Approximately 300 walkers came together in downtown Mansfield on Saturday to make strides towards ending Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia affecting more than five million people in the United States. Saturday’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, hosted by the Northwest Ohio chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, led participants on a mile and a half trek […]
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Attorney General announces lawsuit against vacation company
COLUMBUS, Ohio —Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit against GVN Michigan Inc., which does business as Global Vacation Network, and Global Connections Inc. for misleading consumers in order to sell travel memberships. In the lawsuit, the Attorney General seeks an end to deceptive practices, restitution for consumers, and civil penalties. “We do not […]
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Washington Township Fire Department turns out in force for community event
The Washington Township Fire Department pulled out their engines, served pizza, and welcomed guests both official and residential at their open house and fundraiser on Thursday. The event celebrated 65 years of service and as Chief Dave Compton noted, that service comes from the heart of the township. The fire department is located close to […]
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Ohio cruiser voted best looking nationwide
The Ohio State Highway Patrol recently topped the competition in the national Best Looking Cruiser Contest, capturing just shy of 22,000 votes, with the West Virginia State Police trailing with 19,502 votes. Representatives of the American Association of State Troopers will present the Best Looking Cruiser award to the OSHP on Oct. 10 at 11 […]
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Bambi Couch Page selected as Richland County Prosecutor despite tensions within Richland County Democratic Party
Bambi Couch Page was officially selected to fill the remainder of the unexpired term for Richland County Prosecutor after a tumultuous meeting of the Central Committee of the Richland County Democratic Party on Thursday, Oct. 9. The 49 members of the Democratic Party’s Central Committee met to fill the vacancy left in the Richland County […]
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Mansfield police respond to kidnapping; suspect arrested
Mansfield Police officers responded to a kidnapping at 521 West 3rd St. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 3:12 p.m. A 15-year old male was arrested for the kidnapping of his 16-year-old girlfriend from the parking lot of the Mansfield Sr. High School. The suspect’s mother reported that the male had kidnapped his girlfriend from the parking […]
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6 local candidates vie for upcoming election seats
As the Nov. 4 General Election for Ohio is approaches and residents will notice the signs in yards and on billboards. Six local candidates vie for the positions of Richland County commissioner, Richland County Common Pleas Court judge, and state representative. “The openings for commissioners and judges are the heaviest campaigns this year,” stated Paulette Hankins, […]
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Catholic Charities hosts Bridges out of Poverty Training
Representatives from area social service agencies, community members and government officials attended the Bridges out of Poverty Training recently in an effort better understand people who are living in poverty. Certified Lifetime Bridges Trainer and North Central State College Instructor Anne Seifert addressed about 70 people who attended the training, held at the Masonic Temple […]
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Shelby Rotary Club offers flapjacks and Fords at annual fundraiser
The Shelby Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser on Saturday morning will give the community a chance to eat pancakes and test-drive a new Ford vehicle – just not at the same time. For the first time, the Rotary Club is combining their 20th annual Pancake Breakfast with the Drive 4 UR Community event, sponsored by Ford […]
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Board of Elections has issued revised voting schedule
The Richland County Board of Elections has issued a revised voting schedule due to a court ruling dated Sept. 29. Voters may vote early/absentee starting Tuesday October 7 for the November 4 general election. Registered voters may vote in person at the board office located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue Suite 101. Voters are asked […]