Election week is passed. The polls are cast and the numbers are in. With the passing of levies by certain percentages and the winning of candidates, voters are usually well aware of the numbers that were counted. A week removed, the numbers that were not counted may merit a story of their own. In Richland […]
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Man suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound in Mansfield
A man reportedly suffered a self inflicted gun shot wound to the leg on Tuesday near the 800 block of W. Fourth Street. The incident was unrelated to the business. Michael Doyon, 21, had a small caliber handgun in his possession when the weapon accidentally discharged into his leg. Police and emergency medical personnel responded […]
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Veterans honored in Mansfield parade and ceremony
Veterans across Richland County were honored on Veterans Day with a parade in Mansfield. Presented by the Richland County Joint Veterans Council, the parade and ceremony brought together city officials, local organizations, and the community to honor Armed Forces veterans for their service. The parade proceeded east on Park Avenue West and continued to the […]
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Drivers encouraged to be alert for winter driving season
The possibility of snow and icy roads were a reality for Tuesday’s morning commute, after the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department and the Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reminded all county residents to get ready for winter driving season. County residents found cars parked outdoors crusted with snow and several area schools were on delays. “The […]
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Sheriff’s Department adds three detectives to major crimes unit
The Richland County Sheriff Department announced the recent addition of three new detectives to its Major Crimes Unit. Stacy Dittrich, Duane Kilgore and Joe Lewis all received internal promotions from road patrol to detective. Major Dale Fortney stated, “We are taking deputies who have done great things on the road and placing them in the […]
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Burwell’s family medicine practice joins MedCentral
One of Mansfield’s largest family medicine practices is joining MedCentral Health System. Daniel Burwell, D.O., and Annette Welker, Certified Nurse Practitioner, are bringing several thousand patients from their Richland Family Practice to the fold. It is located in the Parkside Medical Building at 680 Park Avenue West. “We’ve been thinking about joining MedCentral for a […]
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ODOT announces weekly construction report
The Ohio Department of Transportation issued a construction report for the week of Nov. 11 for Richland County. State Route 181 SR 181, just west of Horning Road, will close Tuesday, Nov. 12 for a culvert replacement. The detour route for westbound motorists is SR 181 to State Route 309, east on SR 309 to […]
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McCready and Wittmer elected as Troy Township trustees among 8 candidates
Troy Township saw considerable interest for the trustee position in the recent election. From the eight candidates, the two elected were Tom McCready and Dan Wittmer. This is McCready’s first term serving as a trustee. However, he has served on the zoning board of appeals for the last 20 years. He noted that he now […]
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Communities encouraged to honor veterans at Veterans Day parade
Veterans Day will be observed with a parade in Mansfield on Monday. The parade begins at Park Avenue West and Marion Avenue at 10 a.m. and proceeds to Park Avenue East at the Central Park gazebo for a program at 11 a.m. The parade honors all of Richland County’s veterans and the ceremony will include […]