MOUNT GILEAD — A Lexington man was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on Thursday after pleading guilty two two counts of aggravated murder, according to a press release from Morrow County prosecutor Andrew Wick. Charles Fink, 64, of Lexington, pleaded guilty on Nov. 25, 2024 to the premeditated and purposeful murders of […]
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Roundabout: Love it or hate it, it’s working at Madison Township intersection
MANSFIELD — Putting the word “roundabout” in front of many people is like tossing chum to sharks. All they see is red. Or whatever color they associate with anger. But, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation, a $1.5 million roundabout at the intersection of Cook/Illinois and Mansfield-Lucas roads has greatly reduced accidents since it […]
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Bail set at $10K for man accused of inducing panic at Avita hospitals
ONTARIO — Randy Dawson’s bail was set at $10,000 Thursday morning after he allegedly made verbal threats at Avita’s Ontario and Galion hospitals Wednesday morning.
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Whitaker-Myers Wealth Management welcomes Chief Financial Planning Officer: Tim Hilterman
Tim Hilterman has joined Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers as their Chief Financial Planning Officer – the firm has provided financial services to the Ashland, Richland and Wayne County communities for over a century and a half, and wealth management and financial planning services for over 10 years. Joining the team in December, Hilterman brings a passion […]
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Mansfield Memorial Homes in process of selling assisted living, skilled nursing facilities
MANSFIELD — City planning commission approved a lot split for Mansfield Memorial Homes Tuesday, clearing a path to sell its assisted living facility.
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Plymouth takes aim at stopping invasive plant growth on village lawns
The adopted regulations address permitted grass species and types of groundcover, as well as maintenance of the aforementioned.
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Authorities seize $29,851 during raid of alleged illegal casino in Bucyrus
BUCYRUS — Authorities seized $29,851 on Wednesday when a search warrant was executed at an alleged illegal casino on the city’s southwest side, according to Bucyrus police. Chief Neil Assenheimer said his officers assisted agents with the Ohio Casino Control Commission in a raid at the Golden Genie Gaming establishment at 1655 Marion Road. “The […]
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Male arrested after making verbal threats at Avita Hospital in Ontario
ONTARIO — Chief Tommy Hill assured there was no active shooter incident at the Avita Hospital or Richland Mall, despite social media rumors.
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MMHA plans to break ground on affordable housing complex this summer
MANSFIELD — The timeline on a 120-unit affordable housing development in Mansfield will be pushed back another two months, but is still set to break ground in 2025. The Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority will submit its final application to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency this spring, executive director Steve Andrews said Tuesday. Andrews told board members […]
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Bryce Witchey attorney asks for more details into allegations against client
MANSFIELD — The attorney now representing Bryce Witchey wants more details from prosecutors. Bernie Davis has filed a motion in Richland County Common Pleas Court seeking a “meaningful bill of particulars” regarding the 31-count indictment against his 28-year-old client returned by a county grand jury in August. Davis took over Witchey’s defense on Dec. 16 […]