Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as “fracking,” served as the main topic of discussion during the Richland County commissioners’ meeting Tuesday morning with Frack Free Ohio organizer Bill Baker and Sierra Club Ohio Chapter manager Jed Thorp. Baker stated that his primary request is for the county government to pass a resolution in support of House […]
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Mansfield makes “Clean Sweep” of downtown
“Operation Clean Sweep” appointed community members to hit the streets of downtown Mansfield with their targets on litter. The volunteers were equipped with a trash bag and latex gloves; then they were assigned a specific section of town to peruse for trash. Operation Clean Sweep is a yearly event that happens once in the spring […]
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Personal care items needed for The New Store
Tan Pro West is collecting personal care items for The New Store to support children in need in Richland County. These items will be collected from September 16-22, 2013 at Tan Pro West 2260 Stumbo Rd Mansfield, OH 44906. Tan Pro West is open daily 7am – 11pm. Call 419-529-9603 for questions. Items needed are: […]
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179th Airlift Wing welcomes civilian visitors on Family Day
The weather cooperated nicely when the 179th Airlift Wing at Mansfield Lahm Airport celebrated Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 14. The day’s activities allowed base personnel to bring their families on base to see the facility and areas of operations, and to just have fun. Each squadron offered different activities. At Security Forces, Tech. Sgt. […]
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Planting pride, not litter with Mansfield’s Operation Sweep
Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker announced that the city of Mansfield and Downtown Mansfield, Inc. have declared Tuesday, September 17 as “Operation Sweep.” Volunteers, local business people, and organizations are being asked to don their work clothes and meet at the gazebo in Central Park at 5 p.m. to “plant pride, not litter.” Volunteers are asked […]
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Sheriff’s office search warrants result in four arrests
On Wednesday, September 11, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Impact Team (VCIT), Richland County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and The Alcohol, Tobacco, Explosives & Firearms (ATF) executed two search warrants, one at the 400 block of Wayne Street and one at the 900 block of Hanna Road, both Mansfield addresses. The search warrants […]
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179th Airlift Wing names 2013 Airman of the Year
The 179th Airlift Wing presented awards to airmen Saturday night at their annual Wing Awards Banquet. The event represented a dedication to the Wing’s core values: Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all they do. The event recognized a number of award recipients including the announcement of Senior Airman Stephanie Carroll as the 2013 […]
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Mansfield boy battles rare blood disorder
On the last day of first grade at St. Peter’s Elementary School, Sean Putt walked into a metal pole at school. When he got home, he told his mom about it but went on to play with his younger brother the way he does most days. The next morning, both of Sean’s eyes were black […]
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ODOT announces weekly construction report
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) issued a construction report for Richland County for the week of September 16. For information regarding other District 3 counties, go to www.transportation.ohio.gov/dist3. US Route 42 US 42, between McElroy Road and Pavonia Road, is reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction as part of a resurfacing […]
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K of C Council donates to Richland Newhope’s Gift Fund
LEXINGTON, OH–The Knights of Columbus Council 4448 from St. Mary’s of the Snows on Ashland Rd., Mansfield has presented a check totaling $386.02 to Richland Newhope’s Gift Fund. The money was raised during a fundraising dinner held this past spring as part of the Knights of Columbus’ annual “Measure Up” campaign, which involves all K […]