GREENWICH — The community where an 8-year-old girl lost her life in a fire last weekend has decided to support the family with financial and domestic needs. Linda Annabelle-Tammie Garay died from smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning following a fire on June 3, according to the Huron County Coroner, Dr. Jeffrey Harwood. The fire […]
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Richland County Children Services to seek levy renewal in November
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services will ask voters in November to renew a 10-year, 1-mill property tax levy that generates about $2.3 million annually. Richland County commissioners unanimously approved the agency’s request for a “resolution of necessity” during a meeting Thursday morning with RCCS Executive Director Nikki Harless and Finance Director Kevin Goshe. Agency […]
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Fictional train derailment leads to real learning for Mansfield, Richland County officials
MANSFIELD — It was a fictional train derailment on Wednesday afternoon in Richland County. But the learning was real during a Richland County Emergency Management Agency tabletop exercise at the Longview Center at 1495 W. Longview Ave. Nearly 50 people participated in the event, including law enforcement, firefighters, hospital personnel, public health officials, prison officials […]
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Ontario Council tables ‘divisive’ ordinance that would prohibit deer feeding
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council members unanimously voted on Wednesday to table what council president Eddie Gallo called one of the year’s most divisive pieces of legislation. “Obviously, this is a touchy subject, so I hope you’ve all given it your due diligence,” Gallo said. “There are strong opinions we’ve heard from both sides.” At-large […]
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Ohio AG: Phony charity to give back $131K after claiming to benefit East Palestine
EAST PALESTINE — Under a settlement reached with the Ohio Clean Water Fund, the sham charity must turn over more than $131,000 in pocketed donations so the money truly does benefit East Palestine residents, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Wednesday. “I stand by my word to fight for the community of East Palestine,” AG […]
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Section of Millsboro Road to close starting June 12 for culvert replacement
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Engineer’s Office has announced a pair of road closures to allow for two culvert replacement projects. Millsboro Road, between Bowers Road and State Route 314 in Springfield Township, will be closed starting Monday, June 12 and will remain closed until Wednesday, June 14. Olivesburg-Fitchville Road, between Nelson Road and State […]
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3 men and a woman among Fugitives of the Week list
MANSFIELD — Sex registry, assault, robbery and burglary charges are among the offenses allegedly committed by the Fugitives of the Week sought by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. What was previously known as Most Wanted has been changed to Fugitives of the Week, at the request of local authorities. Caitlyn Smith, 26, is […]
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Area farmers & growers eligible to receive AgPack benefits from Buckeye Superstore
SHELBY — Farmers helping farmers find a return on their truck investment is how AgPack was born. Now, 10 years later, AgPack benefits to farmers can quickly add up to over $30,000* in real operational savings. Buckeye Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM FIAT Superstore in Shelby recently renewed their eligibility in the Certified Ag Dealer Program […]