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. Fifth Avenue from Ashland Road to Orange Street. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised […]
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Worthington, Washington & Plymouth fire departments receive ODNR grants for equipment and safety upgrades
RICHLAND COUNTY — Three Richland County fire departments have secured grants from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry which will strengthen their response and protect the communities they serve — from new radios to wildfire personal protective equipment (PPE). The Ohio Division of Forestry awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants to rural […]
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Butler mayor claims he’s stepping down ‘under duress’ in handwritten resignation letter
BUTLER — Wesley Dingus’ resignation letter was quick and to the point, handwritten on a scrap of yellow notebook paper. The former mayor of Butler dated his resignation Monday, effective immediately, and noted that his departure from office was “NOT under stress but under duress.” Council voted unanimously to accept the Dingus’ resignation during a meeting […]
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Columbus woman indicted on bid-rigging scheme
COLUMBUS — A Columbus woman has been charged in connection with her alleged role in a bid-rigging scheme that artificially inflated prices in online auctions, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday. “Going once, going twice – going to court!” Yost said. “When sellers plant fake bidders to drive up prices, that’s not smart business. […]
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Embattled Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus submits letter of resignation
Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus is stepping down from office amid two pending criminal cases against him.
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Section of Carpenter Road 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. Carpenter Road from Marion Avenue to Glessner Avenue. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised […]
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Plymouth High School principal to succeed John Gies at Shelby
John Gies will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year after 20 years of dedicated leadership at Shelby High School.
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Sip, shop & save: Bellville Nutrition & CALL Boutique sets Feb. 28 grand opening
BELLVILLE — If you’ve ever wished you could grab a loaded tea or healthy shake, and a cute new outfit all in one stop, Bellville is your destination. Residents can sip, shop and celebrate when Bellville Nutrition and CALL Boutique hosts a grand opening event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at […]
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News Man Weekly: Mansfield musician Jody Odom Jr., Butler mayor & Madison teacher
Episode 86 of the News Man Weekly podcast features an interview with Mansfield musician Jody Odom Jr.
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Meeting on Richland County property rights issue set for Feb. 24 in Ontario
ONTARIO – On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the No Ban on Property Rights campaign will host the first of three townhall events open to the public to discuss the upcoming referendum on the Richland County Commissioners’ ban on future large-scale solar and wind development, organizers stated in a press release. With ballot language now official, voters […]