Downtown Mansfield, Inc. will present the Second Annual Spirit of Downtown Awards during the final installment of the Final Friday Concert Series on Friday, August 30. The Spirit of Downtown Awards celebrate exceptional accomplishments in the ongoing investment in Downtown Mansfield. At this time, Downtown Mansfield, Inc. is seeking your input for nominations in the […]
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Remains found in car in Shelby
Shelby Police Department received a call from One Stop Auto Repair in Shelby, located at 211 North Gamble Street. A worker found what appeared to be the remains of an infant in the trunk of a car. Shelby Police Chief, Charlie Roub, said, “The car was brought in for repairs a few days prior. One […]
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Family tries to make sense of shooting, suspect at large
Sarah Crawford, the wife of Paul Crawford, who was shot on Benton Street in Mansfield the evening of July 18, gives her account of the incident. According to Crawford, she, her husband and their daughter returned from the grocery store, carrying bags back to their house. Their 9-year-old daughter was crossing the street with grocery […]
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Aurelio Villa Luna Diaz’s artistry adorns library
Mansfield’s Richland County Public Library is hosting a local artist’s latest exhibition on the second floor gallery. Diaz, originally from San Antonio, Texas, moved to Mansfield when he was in the third grade. As a young boy, he developed a love for music, poetry and people. Art, in the way he expresses it today, was […]
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Bellville council discusses flood recovery
The recent flood and damages were among the main issues discussed at the Bellville council meeting held July 16. Also on the agenda were a number of critical issues revealing weaknesses attributed to the water and sewer system. Concerned resident, Chuck Pfoutz spoke in regards to an issues raised by the heavy rains and the […]
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Commissioners pass resolutions for RCAP and Children’s Services
The Richland County Board of Commissioners passed two separate resolutions Thursday morning during their weekly board meeting. The commissioners first met with a representative of the Madison Water District and the Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP), who together sought the authorization to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to replace the water lines […]
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Power outages almost unheard of in Shelby
“Owning our own distribution line is huge,” said Christina Thompson, Community and Economic Development Coordinator of Shelby. Shelby has its own electric, water, and sewer utility lines. Thompson said, ‘The advantage to this is if there is a problem, it is addressed immediately.” The electric plant used to generate power daily. Now, however, it is […]
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Mansfield man shot three times
The Mansfield Police Department responded to a call Wednesday evening to 191 N. Benton Street, Mansfield, at approximately 5:14 p.m. According to the police report, Sarah Crawford reported that her husband had been shot. Police found that Paul Crawford, 38, of Mansfield, sustained three gunshot wounds as a result of a drive-by shooting. A Mansfield […]
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Lucas committee monitors speed camera activity
The Lucas Village Council Law, Safety, and Traffic Enforcement committee discussed the traffic control cameras on Tuesday evening, deciding to leave them in place and continue monitoring the activity. They also discussed using the revenue generated by the traffic cameras to improve streets and sidewalks. Committee chair Tom Sawyer asked Lucas mayor Todd Hall to […]
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Ontario council announces a retirement
Charlotte Hellinger’s retirement was announced at Ontario City Council’s regular meeting Thursday night. In other council activity, council member Larry Arnold thanked police and city officials for their help in the Fourth of July Festival and Mayor Larry Collins gave an update on the bandshell project. Also, Service-Safety Director Roger Heston made note of hydrant flushing […]