A three-story residence on Third Street in Mansfield, between Penn Avenue and Sycamore Street, suffered a fire Wednesday evening. Heavy smoke rolled and flames were visible from the upper floors of the building as light rain fell. The eight residents of the building were not injured, but the building suffered extensive damage. “I would say […]
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City of Mansfield looks at flood hazard mitigation strategies
Downtown Mansfield has experienced significant and repeated flooding over the last decade. Once believed to be a “hundred year” flood phenomenon, the flooding has increased in severity and frequency since 2003. In fact, downtown flooded twice in a span of less than two weeks in 2013. The first flood hit on June 29, 2013. Residents […]
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Mansfield City Council swears in councilman, retires officer
Mansfield City Council began with a changing of the guard on Tuesday night. Walden “Butch” Jefferson was sworn into office as the replacement for Councilman Sam Dunn, who resigned as 4th Ward council member to take the Community Development position vacated by now retired Donnie Mitchell. Caucus opened with a detailed report on the […]
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Richland County Revolutionary War soldiers remembered
The Constitution Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution along with Jared Mansfield Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution held a short memorial service to honor four Richland County Revolutionary War soldiers following the Memorial Day Service in Mansfield Cemetery. Honored were Revolutionary War soldiers Henry Nail Sr., Ebenezer Smith, Jacob Cook and John […]
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200 years of Freemasonry celebrated at Mansfield Blockhouse
Mansfield Masonic Lodge #35 F & AM members celebrated 200 years of Freemasonry in Richland County Wednesday evening at the Blockhouse in South Park, Mansfield. Richland County was just a year old when the first lodge formed in 1814, and there were reportedly only 20 homes in Mansfield—all cabins. Today the Masons meet at the […]
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Proposed tax levy moves to ballot in Shelby
After much discussion and further amendments, members of Shelby City Council passed Amended Ordinance 12-2014 on Monday evening, declaring the necessity for 0.2 percent income tax levy for three years for the purpose of maintaining safety forces. The tax levy will be presented on the ballot to Shelby voters in the fall. The ordinance was […]
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Creation of Muskingum Watershed subdistrict not without opposition
In the spring and summer months, the onset of rainstorms rolling across Richland County bring with them the very real threat of flooding, impacting cities of all sizes across the county. Since 1933, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has worked to develop and implement plans to reduce flooding and conserve water for beneficial public […]
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Richland Public Health announces mosquito spraying schedule
Richland Public Health has announced its mosquito spraying schedule for this week. Monday Evening, June 2 Jefferson Township – Mock Road, Ritter Road, Bellville-Johnsville Road, Poorman Road, Bollinger Road, Honey Creek Road, Renie Road; Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park Tuesday Evening, June 3 Washington Township – Lexview Circle Area, Hanley Road, State Route 97, Middle Bellville Road, Vanderbilt Road, Kochheiser Road, […]
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Measles spreading in Ohio
When most people think “measles,” they think “spots.” Few realize that measles is actually a highly contagious respiratory virus, also known as rubeola, with symptoms well beyond the distinctive spotted rash. Richland Public Health warns that symptoms may include fever, runny nose, cough, and “pink eye,” as well as the blotchy red rash. According to […]
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Movie about ‘honor flights’ hosted by OSU-Mansfield
The Ohio State University at Mansfield and the We Honor Veterans Initiative at OhioHealth MedCentral hosted a special showing May 20 of the movie “Honor Flight: One Last Mission.” Nearly 100 people attended the event, including several World War II veterans. A color guard presentation by the 179th Airlift Wing, community partner information, and a recognition […]