MANSFIELD — Two longtime pet groomers turned best friends have opened their own shop in downtown Mansfield, bringing nearly three decades of combined experience to South Main Street. Platinum Grooming Pawlour LLC opened Tuesday at 446 S. Main St. The business is owned and operated by Mansfield natives Carlene Nabors and Helen Goad. The pair […]
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Mansfield Police urge caution amid rise in ‘check washing’
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to make residents aware of an increase in “check washing” incidents. What is check washing? Criminals steal mailed checks and use chemicals to “wash” away the original ink, allowing them to alter the payee name and dollar amount. The check is then fraudulently deposited or cashed. […]
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From chopping firewood to driving a new Chevy: Ashland man wins United Way raffle
MANSFIELD — A single raffle ticket turned a quiet morning of chopping firewood into a celebration for Ashland resident Lincoln Dotson. The United Way of Richland County and Graham Chevrolet pulled Dotson’s name as the winner of a new 2025 Chevrolet Trax during the annual “Win a Chevy” fundraiser. Dotson answered the call while cutting […]
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51 applied, 3 chosen: Shelby swears in new firefighters
SHELBY — Three new Shelby firefighters took the oath Thursday afternoon as they step into a role putting them on the front lines of the city’s emergencies. Mayor Steve Schag swore in Jerrod Senter, Nolan Dylag and Jacob Bartram during a ceremony at the Shelby Fire Department at 40 High School Ave. Schag said firefighters […]
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Kokosing Construction offers $100K reward for info about driver who killed worker
The Kokosing Construction Co. has offered a $100,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the driver who struck and killed one its workers on Feb. 28.
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Mansfield sets March 30 date for Aquatics Study Plan & Community Open House
MANSFIELD — Mayor Jodie Perry is pleased to announce the hiring of Counsilman-Hunsaker & Associates, Inc., a nationally recognized aquatics consulting firm, to lead the development of a comprehensive Public Pool Feasibility Study. This detailed planning process includes assessing the need for a pool, engaging stakeholders and community members for feedback, developing potential design options, identifying space needs, […]
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Section of Bowers Avenue closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that, due to water main repairs, it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Bowers Avenue between Greenlawn Avenue and East Arch Street. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is […]
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Columbiana County woman, non-profit indicted in $150K theft case
LISBON, Ohio — A Columbiana County woman and her nonprofit organization have been indicted for allegedly stealing at least $150,000 in charitable donations, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. Amanda Kiger, 52, and River Valley Organizing, a non-profit organization she founded in East Liverpool, each face felony charges of aggravated theft and telecommunications fraud. […]
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Developers vie for Mansfield’s share of federal low-income housing funds
Mansfield City Council heard proposals Tuesday from two developers hoping to bring more low income housing to the city.
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Ohio AG warns residents of text scam claiming outstanding parking, toll fines
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued a warning Thursday about a scam involving text messages claiming recipients owe unpaid parking or toll fines.