MANSFIELD — With winter weather in the forecast, Mansfield officials are asking residents to help snow crews do their jobs safely and efficiently by moving vehicles off designated streets before snowfall begins. When two inches or more of snow are expected or have fallen, parking restrictions go into effect on certain public streets under City […]
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Renovated & ready: Richland Carrousel Park reopens in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Richland Carrousel Park is nearly 35 years older than Dawson Standridge. But the 3-month-old took his first ever ride on the downtown Mansfield attraction as the Richland Carrousel Park on Thursday morning reopened its doors after major renovations. In fact, freezing temperatures didn’t keep many families away as the carousel, which first opened […]
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Level 1? Level 2? What are snow emergency levels and who calls them?
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — There are 88 counties in Ohio and 88 county sheriff’s offices this weekend that will be busy deciding on road emergency levels during the coming winter storm. Level 1. Level 2. Level 3. Weather can vary from county to county but one thing remains the same for Richland, Ashland and Knox […]
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6 to 9 inches of snow: Winter returns and demands blankets, bread and your last nerve
The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a Winter Storm Warning from Saturday at 7 p.m. through Monday at 10 a.m.
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Concerned residents ask officials about potential ICE work in Richland County
Sheriff Steve Sheldon said Thursday he will meet with a group of residents concerned about potential federal immigration law enforcement activity.
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The Ontario Center’s mall mascot program puts shelter dogs in the spotlight
ONTARIO — Many shoppers visit The Ontario Center for apparel, shoes or beauty products. Yet some leave with something far more meaningful: a new best friend who walks on all fours, has a wagging tail and barks. Beginning this spring and continuing through the fall, The Ontario Center will partner with Dog Warden Missy Houghton […]
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Shelby steelworkers remain on picket line amid ArcelorMittal strike
There are about 450 ArcelorMittal employees in the bargaining unit, according to Steve Ackerman, a USW International representative.
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Ontario police say 6-year-old accidentally shot 3-year-old child on Wednesday night
Ontario police said Thursday it appears a 6-year-old child found a gun inside a home Wednesday night and fired it, accidentally shooting a 3-year-old.
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3-year-old struck by bullet in Ontario shooting; police investigating
A 3-year-old child was struck by a bullet Wednesday night in a shooting on the city’s east side, according to Ontario police.
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6 inches of snow expected — plus bonus low wind chill for emotional damage
The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday evening through Monday morning for portions of north central and northwest Ohio.