The Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS) in Bellville and Richland Source have decided to work together in tracing family lineages in three community members who may have early Mansfield ties. The program has been designated “Pathways to the Past,” and the stories will be posted on Richland Source. The volunteers exploring their family lineage with OGS […]
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Holiday Parade and downtown exude seasonal spirit
On Saturday morning, Downtown Mansfield was the destination for seaonal spirit with the 11th Annual Holiday Parade. The parade kicked the morning off and spectators lined the sidewalks to see the procession, collect candy, and get a glimpse of Santa Claus. Michelle Ashley of Bucyrus has been coming to the holiday parade for about six […]
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Ohio’s Special Response Team searching for new recruits
The Ohio Special Response Team (OSRT) would like to expand their team of volunteers. The teams support local, state, and federal authorities in the event of a natural and/or man-made disasters or emergencies. With more than 80 volunteers statewide, and 25 in Richland County, the team is devoted to search and rescue emergencies, traffic control, security […]
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Practice safe driving while shopping for the holidays
The traditional holiday shopping season kicks off on Nov. 29 and extends right through Christmas Eve. That means increased traffic in the Ontario shopping areas on Lexington-Springmill Road extending from Park Avenue West to Walker Lake Road. Ontario Police Department Chief Rodney Smith, a partner with the Richland County Safe Communities Coalition, knows that drivers […]
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Drug-related arrest furthers METRICH mission
The METRICH Enforcement Unit, with the assistance of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant on Nov. 22 at 1190 Hull Rd. Mansfield after receiving several complaints of drug-related activity there. As a result of the drug investigation, METRICH detectives drafted a search warrant which was signed by the Honorable Judge Ardis. The […]
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Monument to honor two Shelby residents who fought in the Korean War
After recently celebrating Veterans Day, Lt. Col. Steve McLaughlin is continuing the celebration of those who have served in armed services with his hope of building a memorial in honor of two Shelby residents who sacrificed their lives in the Korean War. This project, “The Project Not Forgotten,” and its mission is to establish a […]
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Rep. Romanchuk applauds House passage of high school internships bill
State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) applauded the House passage of House Bill 107, which creates a $1 million pilot project to provide grants to certain businesses for employing high school students to career exploration internships. The grants are limited to businesses that operate primarily in Ohio and would equal 50 percent of the wages paid […]
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Richland County Board of Elections certifies election results
On Thursday morning, the Richland County Board of Elections certified the results of all but two elections. The Crestline Exempted and Lucas School board elections are both slated for recounts on November 27. The final official count for the election was 22,304. This number is 229 higher than the unofficial results and includes 29 absentee […]
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Girls’ night out expo to benefit Relay for Life
To help raise funds for Relay for Life, Events at the Mill in Lucas will host a Girls’ Night out Holiday Expo on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 6-9 p.m. Twenty-four crafters and venders will be present along with refreshments, door prizes, raffles, and a free gift for all those who attend. Event organizer Karen Hoffman […]