A new Justice Center is under construction in Shelby and is expected to be completed in early February. A levy in November 2010 was passed and generated the funds for the project. Local contractors contributed to the project. The use of local contractors didn’t just contribute to the cost of the project. “It also helps […]
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Battling cancer one step at a time
Over 300 people gathered at the Madison Comprehensive High School track Saturday morning for the Relay for Life of Richland County (RFL) to honor and support those affected by cancer. “We’re here to fight back, which is what we do through our fundraising,” stated co-chair of RFL, Roselyn Ramey. As of that morning, RFL has […]
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Fourth of July parade planned for Bellville
Mayor Darrell E. Banks issued a reminder that this year’s Liberty Day Festival in Bellville will be on July 4 with a parade beginning at 11 a.m. Spectators line Main Street, Bell Street, and Church Street to view the parade. The parade begins at the American Legion at 11 a.m. and marches south on Main […]
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Voegele fire leaves residents displaced
Voegele apartment residents were displaced from their homes following a fire on June 26 and it appears that a gas line in the building had been struck by lightning. Residents either individually found their own alternate housing, evacuated to a Red Cross shelter, or were provided hotel rooms by the Red Cross. When they can […]
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Balloonfest returns, adds to festivities
The Ashland Balloonfest returns for the twenty third year, June 28 – 30, with live entertainment, children’s activities, a variety of foods offered, and tethered balloon rides at $10 per person and $30 for a family of four. Located at Freer Field in Ashland, the event is offering some new experiences this year, for those […]
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Warrant results in arrests, seizure of pharmaceuticals and guns
On June 27, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Violent Crimes Impact Team (VCIT) and Major Crimes Unit conducted a High Intensity Patrol Operation. The operation initiated with the execution of a search warrant on the first block of Carpenter Road, Mansfield. The search warrant was a result from a joint six-month investigation, involving the U.S. […]
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Alcohol and tobacco check: 67 comply, 10 violations
On June 24, the METRICH Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the Mansfield Police Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Bellville Police Department, and CACY, conducted alcohol and tobacco compliance checks throughout Richland County. Lt. Keith Porch stated that the law enforcement groups went into 76 businesses that sold either alcohol or tobacco. Ten of […]
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Officers run for Special Olympics
In an effort to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics, Richland County law enforcement personnel will trade their uniforms for jogging suits to participate in the 27th annual Torch Run on Friday, June 28 beginning at 8 a.m. The proceeds of this event benefit the Special Olympics of Ohio to help offset the […]
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Fire evacuates residents in historic Voegele building
Wednesday night the Mansfield Fire Department was called to 211 N. Main St., Mansfield with report of fire at 7:59 p.m. The department responded to the Voegele apartments which included 21 occupied residences. “I called it in,” said resident Valerie Harper, who lives in apartment G02, “I heard a ‘pop’ and went to the elevator […]
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Downtown Mansfield offers Secret City Tour: North Main Street Edition
Downtown Mansfield Inc. on Facebook In conjunction with the Richland Community Development Group, Downtown Mansfield, Inc. is offering the “Secret City Tour: North Main Street Edition this Friday. Photographers and historians may be especially interested experience the wealth of visual and historical elements the sites have to offer. The self-guided tour of prominent, historic downtown buildings […]