ONTARIO — The Walker Lake Road rezone faced weeks of public opposition — and Wednesday night, it led to an emphatic vote. After a public hearing and multiple meetings, council voted unanimously against rezoning Walker Lake Road from R-2 to a planned unit development (PUD), effectively shutting down Redwood USA LLC’s proposal. Rad Schneider, vice […]
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Cannabis revenue in Mansfield helps replace income tax dip in 2026 budget
An anticipated $300,000 in revenue this year from Mansfield’s cannabis dispensary will be used to help replace a dip in income tax revenue.
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76-year-old woman sentenced to 6 months in Crawford County jail for defrauding elderly investors
BUCYRUS – Barbara E. Armstrong, 76, of Morral, Ohio has been sentenced to six months in jail for her involvement in a securities fraud scheme that she carried out with her late husband, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities. Armstrong was sentenced by the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas on Wednesday and will […]
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CRF Museum to discuss Copus Massacre, memory & preservation
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum will host a public program exploring one of the most dramatic and complex episodes in north central Ohio’s early history. Conflict and Memory: Digging into the Copus Massacre will take place Monday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in the museum’s lecture hall. The presentation will examine the events […]
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Eric Cutlip resigns from Shelby City Council for new position
SHELBY — A spot has opened at Shelby City Council this week, and city leaders now need a new voice for Ward Three. Mayor Steven Schag made the announcement at Monday night’s council meeting — Eric Cutlip resigned Feb. 26, effective immediately, to take over as Shelby’s new parks superintendent. “Former councilman Cutlip was all […]
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Sirens, alerts, action: Preparation key when severe weather hits Richland County
All the severe weather warnings in the world mean little if Richland County residents don’t heed them.
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Madison Twp. Fire Dept. programs new heart monitors, prepares for ODNR event
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A Madison Township firefighter with a decade of service will soon switch locations for a full-time role in Shelby. Fire Chief Kenneth Justus announced Jerrod Senter’s resignation during Monday night’s Madison Township trustee meeting. Justus also highlighted an upcoming training course and confirmed new heart monitors will go into service by week’s […]
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News Man Weekly: War with Iran, Mansfield Speedway and Paul Kemerling
War in the Middle East. Mansfield redevelopment. Mansfield Speedway. And Paul Kemerling. All on this week’s show.
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Ohio State Highway Patrol launches text-to-join feature
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) has announced a new tool that connects the next generation of troopers directly with a recruiter. Anyone interested in a career as an Ohio State Trooper can begin their journey by simply texting “joinOSHP” to 614-654-OSHP. As part of a broader effort to modernize and streamline the recruitment […]
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Fredericktown man sentenced to 35 years to life for two counts of rape
MOUNT VERNON — Judge Richard Wetzel sentenced Michael A. Heston, of Fredericktown, to a total of 35 years to life in prison on two counts of rape on Feb. 26 in Knox County Common Pleas Court. Below are the convicted charges, each with the corresponding severity and sentence. The court determined that Heston will serve […]