ASHLAND — Israel-based Meptagon has selected Ashland’s Industrial Park to serve as the location of the company’s newest manufacturing facility. Ashland City Council approved the sale of 10 acres located on the southwest corner of Ford Drive and Wells Road to Meptagon at Tuesday night’s meeting. The facility will manufacture and fabricate process piping, which […]
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From downtown to Fresh Grounds: Blackbird Bakery makes big move
MANSFIELD — Blackbird Bakery is leaving its longtime downtown location — but it’s not flying far. The bakery is spreading its wings — and this time, it’s landing at Fresh Grounds Coffee House and Roastery, 1621 W. Fourth St. in Ontario. After more than a decade inside Relax, It’s Just Coffee, Desra Wells announced Blackbird […]
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Mansfield Fire Dept. battles blaze in below-zero wind chill Friday night
No injuries were reported Friday night when Mansfield firefighters battled a house fire on Summit Court.
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Bloom and Fizz partners with local businesses for ‘Be Mine Bundle’
MANSFIELD — Love is in the air — and in a cup — at Bloom and Fizz, where a new Valentine’s Day bundle puts a locally made spin on classic holiday favorites. Just in time for the season of love, Janelle Blake, owner of Bloom and Fizz has teamed with numerous local businesses to launch […]
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Cold case Ohio fugitive sought for sex offenses arrested in La. after 8 years on the run
GLENMORA, Louisiana – The U.S. Marshals Service led Western District of Louisiana Monroe Fugitive Task Force arrested Daniel Bohatch, 40, on Friday afternoon. The Ohio fugitive was wanted by the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office for 6 counts of rape, 3 counts of gross sexual imposition and 1 count of sexual battery. “This has been an […]
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Affordable senior housing developer gets contingent deal with Richland County Land Bank
MANSFIELD — More senior housing, rental housing and affordable housing are all well-documented needs in Richland County. A Cleveland-based housing developer hopes to address all three with a three-story, 65-unit development on Third Street. Mark Ciepiel of CHN Housing Partners presented his company’s preliminary vision Wednesday during a meeting of the Richland County Land Bank. The […]
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30-year-old killed in Friday morning Wayne County crash
PAINT TOWNSHIP — A Dalton woman was killed Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ina M. Wengerd, 30, died as a result of the accident, the Patrol reported. Wengerd was wearing her safety belt at the time of the collision. The […]
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New housing, jobs and honeybee habitats shape Shelby’s future
Mayor Steve Schag on Monday highlighted Shelby housing growth, major industrial investment and environmental initiatives.
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It’s here: Old Man Winter blowing (again) across north central Ohio (literally)
A winter weather advisory is in effect for an area that includes Richland and Ashland counties until Saturday at 1 a.m.
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Clear Fork interested in joining Knox EMA’s school reunification plan
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,” […]