MANSFIELD — Alomar Davenport joined in a Mansfield City Council unanimous vote Tuesday evening to approve a $1.4 million purchase of two new fire trucks. But the 4th Ward representative, in his second month as chair of council’s finance committee, made it clear he didn’t appreciate the fact local lawmakers had little advance notice of […]
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Richland County commissioners hear financial aid requests for OBS, fairgrounds and inclusive park
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday got an update — and a request for financial assistance — with ongoing improvement/construction efforts at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, Richland County Fairgrounds and a “community park for all” at Sterkel Park. Chris Harris of CHarris Consulting, who works with local non-profit organizations and other groups, asked commissioners for […]
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YMCA of North Central Ohio studying feasibility of indoor/outdoor soccer complex
MANSFIELD — The YMCA of North Central Ohio has launched a feasibility study into a potential $9 to $10 million indoor/outdoor soccer complex in Richland County. Chriss Harris of CHarris Consulting, also a member of the YMCA board, told Richland County commissioners on Tuesday such a facility would have a “huge financial impact” on the […]
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Wind, rain and snow expected in wacky few days of Northeast Ohio weather forecast
MANSFIELD — It’s going to be windy, rainy and unusually balmy on Wednesday and Thursday — before taking a snowy turn by Friday, according to reports from the National Weather Service. The NWS issued a hazardous weather outlook Tuesday along with a flood watch for Richland and Ashland counties, among other northeast Ohio communities. “Gusts […]
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Grand jury: officers’ actions were a ‘justifiable use of force’ in Sean Rowe death
MANSFIELD — A grand jury determined Tuesday that officers’ actions were a “justifiable use of force” during an incident that resulted in the death of an Army veteran following an hours-long standoff along Peterson Road last summer. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon via a press release issued by Richland County Prosecutor Gary Bishop. Sean […]
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Homerville teen suspected of involuntary manslaughter remains focus of manhunt
ASHLAND – State highway patrol officers are searching for a teenager suspected of involuntary manslaughter after he fled on foot following a traffic stop along U.S. 42 in Montgomery Township, officials said in a news release Tuesday morning. Joseph D. Harbaugh, 19, of Homerville, was a passenger in a car Monday afternoon when an Ashland […]
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Hawkins Corner site of COVID vaccine & booster clinic on Feb. 24
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has announced a COVID-19 vaccine and booster clinic will take place on Thursday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon, at Hawkins Corner located at 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario. The Ohio National Guard will administer Moderna first dose, Moderna second dose, or the […]
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LISTEN: Wi-Fi system in downtown Mansfield has March target date; Looking back at Ohio presidents
Open Source: When will the City of Mansfield switch on the public wi-fi system downtown?: https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/open-source-when-will-the-city-of-mansfield-switch-on-the-public-wi-fi-system/article_0e7c1f14-8dc1-11ec-a499-bf06d8136191.html?block_id=1098581 Ohio’s history in the presidency is abundant, if undistinguished: https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/ohios-history-in-the-presidency-is-abundant-if-undistinguished/article_2909237c-47cb-11ec-bf80-7b722fa07164.html Steven “MeMo” George Remmer: https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/steven-memo-george-remmer/article_7d64b34a-8da4-11ec-b2dc-8bc8d492f6bb.html Supply chain issues have slowed the implementation of a free, public wi-fi system in the city’s downtown. But James Weiner, the city’s Information Technology […]
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Mansfield Board of Control OKs $232,772 in ARPA funds for 3 police vehicles
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council in March will be asked to approve $232,772 for three 2022 Ford Interceptor vehicles for the police department — units now available on the dealer lot. The Board of Control on Tuesday approved the request from police Chief Keith Porch, using American Rescue Plan Act funds. Council will likely vote […]
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Welcome back: Joe Masi exits retirement to rejoin Richland County Sheriff’s Office
MANSFIELD — The new major at the Richland County Sheriff’s Office didn’t need to change the name on his office door. That’s because Joe Masi isn’t really new. Sheriff Steve Sheldon’s right-hand man, who retired almost eight months ago, has returned to a post that been left unfilled since his departure in June 2021. “I […]