MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees approved four resolutions in a special meeting Friday afternoon allocating its remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Crestview keeps rolling at home, bounces Mapleton in key Firelands Conference clash
OLIVESBURG – It’s fair to say the Crestview boys basketball team has turned its home gym into a death trap. Despite losing three all-Firelands Conference players to graduation from their record-breaking 2023-24 team – which finished with a 22-2 mark – the Cougars continue to roll in historic fashion at home. On Saturday, they extended […]
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Lexington to receive state funds for new elementary school in 2025
LEXINGTON — There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for the construction of Lexington Local Schools’ new elementary building. After years of waiting, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission notified the district last month the agency is ready to release funds for the project. On Wednesday, the Lexington school board approved a resolution authorizing […]
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Downtown Wigs opens in new space
Downtown Wigs carries synthetic wigs, as well as human hair and specialized wigs. It also offers hats, women’s clothing, handbags, jewelry, hair care products and cosmetics.
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Miller, Lear’s Never Alone Act signed into law
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the Never Alone Act, sponsored by State Representatives Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Beth Lear (R-Galena) into law during a signing ceremony recently held at the Statehouse. House Bill 236 previously passed with a unanimous vote of 89-0 in the Ohio House. The Act ensures every patient has access to […]
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Mansfield man arrested, drugs, guns, stolen property seized in Friday bust
MANSFIELD — A Mansfield man was arrested and drugs, guns and alleged stolen property seized after a search warrant at three local addresses on Friday, according to a METRICH unit press release. Detectives arrested and charged Sentreas Sanks, 35, of Mansfield, with numerous counts of trafficking in cocaine (a first-degree felony) and trafficking in fentanyl, […]
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Mansfield housing authority starts pulling recent Section 8 applications in 2025
MANSFIELD — When the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority re-opened its Section 8 waitlist, applications flooded in. During the last four days of October, the MMHA received more than 1,300 applications. In January, agency staff will begin processing those applications, MMHA executive director Steve Andrews said Tuesday. Andrews said these applications will likely include more up-to-date information […]
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Metro housing board offers director 2.5-year contract
MANSFIELD — Steve Andrews will continue to serve as the executive director of the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority in 2025. At its final meeting of the year, the MMHA board voted to design a contract for Andrew’s renewal. The director’s existing contract was set to expire on Jan. 24. Andrews’ new contract will run through […]
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Clear Fork grad named Trooper of the Year at Mansfield post
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State Highway Patrol Mansfield Post honors one of their own. The Post Trooper of the Year Award is awarded to one trooper at each post in recognition for their outstanding service throughout the year. Trooper Christian Reed was selected for the distinguished award for the 2024 year. Reed is a 2017 […]
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Ontario approves $21M budget appropriations for 2025
ONTARIO — Mayor Kris Knapp presented the 2025 temporary budget, reflecting investments in infrastructure projects, equipment and capital improvements.