Poll worker training classes have been scheduled for the November 5 general election. The first training class for new poll workers is scheduled for Monday, October 7 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Longview Center, located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue in the upper level classroom. This class will consist of an overview presentation of the […]
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Deadline set to register to vote in general election
The deadline to register to vote in the November 5 general election is Monday, October 7. The Richland County Board of Elections’ office will be open the evening of October 7 until 9 p.m., where people can register. This office is located at 1495 W. Longview Ave. Suite 101 in the Longview Center. After 4 p.m., visitors […]
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Fracking posed as a concern at the commissioners’ meeting
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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Rally launches Frack Free campaign
Following the discussion at the commissioner’s meeting, Bill Baker joined approximately 20 other citizens who demonstrated their concern about the fracking issue at Central Park in Downtown Mansfield. Baker stated that this rally was meant to serve as the kickoff to the campaign, “Say ‘No’ To Fracking Waste in Richland County.” With his organization, Frack Free […]
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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 […]