The Richland County Junior Fair welcomed a new king and queen after Sunday evening’s pageant and coronation crowned King Sam Boyce and Queen Morgan Volz. Boyce and Volz were crowned out of three king contestants and five queen contestants at the John Hartz building on Sunday. Each contestant was asked to answer a question on […]
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ODOT releases construction report for week of Aug. 4
The Ohio Department of Transportation has released the construction report for the week of Aug. 4. ASHLAND COUNTY State Route 60 – ***NEW*** SR 60, one-quarter-mile north of County Road 1754, will close Monday, August 4 for a culvert replacement. The detour route for northbound motorists is SR 60 to US Route 30, west on US 30 to […]
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Richland Co. GOP passes resolution opposing Common Core
The Richland County Republican Party Central Committee joined six other Ohio county Republican parties in passing a resolution opposing the Common Core State Standards. “Although I’m proud we were able to come together and join the other Republican county parties in passing a similar resolution, the opposition to Common Core crosses party lines,” stated Bob […]
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Ohio National Guard activated to support water emergency in Lucas, Wood and Fulton counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In response to a state of emergency declared on Saturday, Aug. 2 in Lucas County and the greater Toledo area, Gov. John Kasich ordered a contingent of the Ohio National Guard to state active duty. Ohio National Guard members are deploying to support residents in Lucas, Wood and Fulton counties. They will […]
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Knights of Columbus ceremoniously dispose of flags
The skies cleared Saturday evening for the honorable flag retirement ceremony conducted by the Knights of Columbus (KofC) Mansfield Council 687 St. Peter’s Parish. The ceremony, which took place at the Council’s headquarters at 1114 Park Avenue West in Mansfield, was spearheaded by Knights of Columbus Chaplain–Deacon Terry Philpott. Philpott had recently attended a similar […]
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Law enforcement and safety agencies unite for Safe Communities
Ohio Safe Communities representatives and law enforcement representatives met at the Kehoe Center in Shelby on Friday and discussed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration programs for “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket.” The region’s communities shared their upcoming activities and heard from local media representatives. Law enforcement representatives of the […]
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Ohio AG DeWine warns of scam calls offering government grants
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned consumers to beware of scam calls offering government grants. Since Jan. 1, the Attorney General’s office has received more than 100 reports of suspected grant scams. Additionally, more than 20 consumers have reported losing $200 to $6,000 or more to the ploy. “Claims that you’ve won a grant you […]
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Public meeting planned to discuss Bellville’s new water delivery system
The Village of Bellville will hold a public meeting in the Community Room of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 48 Church St., to explain its new water distribution system on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of what will be taking place, when the work will be done, and […]
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Dayspring residents celebrate “Christmas in July”
Although the temperature was over 70 degrees, the residents of Dayspring Assisted Living and Care Facility enjoyed “Christmas in July” on Tuesday, thanks to the employees of TE Connectivity. Employees of TE Connectivity, formerly Tyco Electronics, on Diamond Street in Mansfield, provided residents with dinner as well as $100 in movie tickets, $100 to play […]
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What happens to heaps of demolition rubble?
Richland County has recently seen demolition of some sizable structures with funding for this sector of Community Development. The Mansfield P.R.I.D.E. tax levy provided $600,000 for demolition projects in 2014, which means around 70 homes and vacant buildings are slotted for demolition throughout the year. Last year resulted in 180 demolitions in Mansfield. With this […]