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 […]
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VFW commander sees dream realized
John J. Pifer joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17 in Mansfield on February 10, 1958 and retired on October 1, 1979, 22 years later as a sergeant first class. Sunday, as commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9943, Pifer saw one of his dreams unveiled. He celebrated his first […]
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Miss Ohio 2013, Heather Wells
Heather Wells, the newly crowned Miss Ohio 2013, has an optimistic approach to anyone who wants to make a difference, regardless of their self-image or belief in their own talents. “First off, the negativity has got to go,” Wells stated specifically about girls who may not have a positive self-image. “Whatever abilities you have, whatever […]
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Summer Road Repair Roundup
Summer is in full swing and that means construction crews are busy with road construction and repair projects. To help plan Richland County drivers’ commutes, we would like to present our readers with a schedule of these projects. Richland County Summer Road Projects as of 6-19-2013 Lamp Road; TR. 225-0.88; Blooming Grove Twp.; just west […]