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Mansfield City Council to vote on $424K purchase of five new Dodge Durango police vehicles
Mansfield City Council on Tuesday will be asked to approve spending up to $424,444.40 to buy five new new police vehicles.
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New York retailer indicted for $640K Ohio SNAP fraud
CLEVELAND — The Ohio Investigative Unit and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced the indictment of a Brooklyn, N.Y. retailer for over $640,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen from Ohio recipients. SNAP benefits in Ohio are issued to recipients through the Ohio Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card. OIU, in partnership with the […]
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U.S. 30 reduced to one lane of traffic in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY — A U.S. Route 30 bridge replacement will reduce the highway to one lane of traffic in each direction, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. U.S. 30 at the east and west bridges over the Norfolk Southern Railroad, just west of State Route 98, will be reduced to one lane of traffic […]
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90 years in the making: Restoration of Westinghouse Home of Tomorrow part of public museum quest
MANSFIELD — For nearly 90 years, what once was a lavender-colored house at 895 Andover Rd. has stood as a reminder of Mansfield’s manufacturing past. Soon, a local group hopes it will become a window into that history. The North Central Ohio Industrial Museum (NCOIM) has signed a letter of intent with the current owner […]
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Flag Day: Richland County Park District dedicates new flagpole at Gorman Nature Center
The Richland County Park District dedicated a new flagpole Sunday at the Gorman Nature Center, 2295 Lexington Ave., in Mansfield.
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Civil War Living History: Mansfield’s South Park offers 3rd annual event, including cannon fire
The third-annual Civil War Living History Days event was staged on Saturday and Sunday.
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A Father’s Day tradition grows at North Lake Park
MANSFIELD — Jordan Bryant said he hopes a day of fishing becomes something more meaningful than just a casual outing for local families. He wants it to spark conversations, build confidence and create a bond that lasts long after Father’s Day. Fishing poles, pony rides and more will fill North Lake Park on June 20 […]
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Ackerman Nature Preserve celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting in Fredericktown
The Ackerman Nature Preserve Grand Opening brought in dozens from across Knox County to celebrate new walking path and pollinator garden.
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Grandma’s lilacs emphasize the importance of pruning
I received an email from one of our readers who has enjoyed my column for a number of years, and she asked whether she should prune her lilac now and how to do it properly. Lilac has been among one of my favorite flowers for as long as I can remember. The lilac growing on […]