MOUNT VERNON — Emergency Management Agency Director James T. DeChant said Highland Local School District has joined local school reunification plans, and interest is spreading to other districts. “There have been some discussions with Utica schools, and Clear Fork Valley schools are interested in being part of the team and sharing our resources for reunification,” […]
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Homeless Response Team offers help as Mansfield Inn residents face order to vacate
More than a dozen Mansfield Inn rooms still appeared occupied Thursday during a visit by members of a local homeless response team.
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Richland County Land Bank could receive $400k more Lead Safe funding from state
The Richland County Land Bank may receive more state money to help homeowners update properties and reduce lead exposure.
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Up to 3 inches of snow forecast locally; optimism accumulation far less certain
This winter of our discontent — now in its 14th consecutive month — announced Thursday it will extend its stay.
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Spirited debate peppers Walker Lake Road rezoning issue at Ontario City Council meeting
ONTARIO — Residents filled council chambers and experienced a spirited discussion Wednesday night as Ontario City Council weighed the proposed Walker Lake Road development. Zoning, traffic impact and long-term maintenance were the hottest topics of debate. Radd Schneider, vice president of acquisitions for Redwood USA LLC, addressed questions raised during a previous council meeting, which […]
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Contested GOP race for Richland County commissioner heads primary ballot
A contested Republican primary for Richland County commissioner, 3 school tax issues and a citizen-driven question on wind/solar projects highlight the local May primary ballot.
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Autopsy reports show former Ashland dentist & wife were shot 16 times
According to autopsy reports from the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were shot a total of 16 times.
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Rising through the ranks: Yerian takes assistant chief role in Mansfield Fire Dept.
The Mansfield Fire Department promoted three officers on Wednesday and welcomed two new firefighters.
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From eyesore to poolside? Mansfield studying West Park site for new pool
Could a new public pool be in the city’s future? Mayor Jodie Perry is at least considering the possibility.
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Mansfield Noon Optimist Club introduces Ontario preschoolers to Buckeye Imagination Museum
MANSFIELD — Foam blocks scattered across the Buckeye Imagination Museum floor as a group of preschoolers worked together to build a play area. Laughter and smiles broke out as the blocks slowly turned into something bigger — and fun. This activity filled the museum Tuesday morning as around 70 Ontario preschool students spent the day […]