This Fourth of July weekend, many people will be traveling, firing up the backyard grill or enjoying fireworks, and the American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy the holiday weekend. “Everyone looks forward to having fun over the Fourth of July, and the Red Cross wants to make […]
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No traffic deaths reported in June in Richland County
The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of June there were no traffic deaths in Richland County. There have been two traffic-related fatalities so far this year. Last year there were also no traffic fatalities in June but in 2012 there were three traffic fatalities. The chart below reflects the five-year […]
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Mansfield city employees to receive pay raise
Members of AFSCME Local #3088 will receive a pay raise of one percent thanks to a resolution passed by Mansfield City Council at their last meeting before summer recess. The union was not due for negotiations until 2015, however a provision of their current contract allowed this portion to be re-opened if other city employee […]
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Vacant house on West Third Street burns
A vacant house located at 175 West Third Street in Mansfield caught fire and belched smoke that obscured the evening sky in downtown Mansfield Tuesday night. The Mansfield Fire Department arrived on scene at 8:53 p.m., and within an hour had the fire contained, though not completely extinguished. According to Mansfield Chief Steve Strickling, there was […]
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Runner stops in Mansfield on cross-country quest
Over the years people have chosen to walk, bicycle, and even run, from coast to coast across the United States. In the 1950s a woman who called herself Peace Pilgrim ushered in a new era of social activism as a motivation for these journeys. A 12-year-old from Florida used his journey as a platform to talk about […]
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D.M. Cook’s flying machine arrives at Mansfield Lahm Airport
A flying machine arrived at Mansfield Lahm Airport on Monday. No news there right? But what if it was a flying machine from 1859? Really? Before the Civil War? It wasn’t until the 1890s that aviation was an active field of study, and it wasn’t until 1902 that the Wright brothers celebrated their first successful […]
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Laura Ulmer joins Galion Fire Department
It’s all about helping people—that’s why Laura Ulmer wanted to become a firefighter. A Crestline native, Ulmer began serving as a part-time firefighter at the Crestline Fire Department in 2010, while working toward a degree in business administration at Mount Vernon Nazarene. During that time, she said her desire to become a full-time firefighter was […]
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ODOT releases construction schedule for week of June 30
The Ohio Department of Transportation has released its construction update for the week of June 30. ASHLAND COUNTY State Route 58 SR 58, between Township Road 673 and County Road 601, is closed for a culvert replacement. The detour route for northbound motorists is SR 58 to State Route 302; east on SR 302 to […]
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Drivers reminded that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving this Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a favorite American holiday filled with fun, food, fireworks, friends and family. But celebrating can quickly turn to tragedy when people choose to drive after drinking. The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is urging everyone to plan ahead this Independence Day. Designate a sober driver ahead of time. If you […]
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33 officers graduate from Patrol’s Basic Peace Officer Class
COLUMBUS – Members of the 131st Basic Peace Officer Class received training certificates during a graduation ceremony Friday at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. The 33 graduates will assume duties as peace officers for 19 Ohio agencies. The 131st Basic Peace Officer Class utilized Ohio casino training funds to cover training costs for a […]