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Jim Tressel stops in Mansfield for Buckeye Bash
MANSFIELD — He wore a stately gray suit instead of his trademark sweater vest, looking more senatorial than ever. And when former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel was introduced by longtime Mansfield educator and former staffer Doug Castle, he received a standing ovation fitting of a president. Tressel, who became Youngstown State University’s 10th […]
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No ice skating rink in Bellville this season
Bellville- Due to the installation of new water lines, the Village of Bellville is unable to construct its seasonal ice skating rink for the winter of 2014/2015 The village regrets the loss of the picturesque ice skating rink, but assures residents this temporary inconvenience is necessary for the permanent improvement of the water distribution system. […]
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Attorney General DeWine warns of social media scams
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Ohio consumers about scams that attract potential victims through social media. “Scams can be found anywhere, and social media is no exception,” Attorney General DeWine said. “The same rules that apply to other scams apply here — if it sounds too good to be true it probably is, […]
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Maize Dog Park now owns rights to use space in Ontario
Demrie Alonzo and a group of dog owners tackled the prospect of building their own dog park over one year ago. Nearly 13 months later, the city of Ontario agreed to give a plot of land to the Maize Memorial Dog Park nonprofit group. Alonzo, Mayor Randy Hutchinson, Ontario councilman Eddie Gallo and Ontario Schools’ […]
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Social Justice Conference set for December
Citizens are invited to join the Mansfield community for the third Social Justice Event on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Richland County Children’s Services, 731 Scholl Rd, Mansfield, in the Futty Training Room. There is no fee, but a $10 donation is requested to cover lunch expenses, which will be […]
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High wind warning issued for Monday
Strong winds are developing today according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland. Southeast winds will gust to 45 to 50 mph. and the strongest winds are expected this afternoon. The High Wind Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. this morning until 8 p.m. this evening. Damage to trees, power lines, and property is […]
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Mansfield man arrested after burglary investigation leads to chase
A Mansfield man was arrested after a burglary investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office that led to a chase early Sunday morning. James Allen Compton, 38, was charged with receiving stolen property and failure to comply with police signal, both felonies. Compton was also charged with a first-degree misdemeanor charge of driving without a valid […]
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Central Services to use competitive sealed proposal process for procurements
The Richland County Central Services Department will now use the competitive sealed proposal process under Ohio Revised Code 307.862 for all procurements that are at least $50,000, with the exception of any public improvement procurements. This process was adopted Thursday through the passage of a resolution by the Richland County Board of Commissioners. During their regular […]
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Messiah to be performed in Galion
“Messiah,” George Frederic Handel’s most well-known work, stands alone as an honored piece of English sacred music and will soon be heard in Galion. The public is invited to attend the 60th Anniversary Presentation of Messiah, to be held on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m., at the First United Church of Christ, 248 Harding Way […]