LEXINGTON –Sara Bennett, 39, lived in motion — teaching, leading, advocating and pouring into others until the very end. Her parents Jeff and Donna Heck said she made an impact “from forever” and never slowed down, even while battling ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Choosing purpose after diagnosis Bennett […]
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Published reports speculate on motive in double murder of former Ashland dentist & wife
The shocking Dec. 30 double murder of former Ashland dentist Spencer Tepe, 37, and his wife Monique, 39, in their Columbus home has drawn national attention — and speculation. Monique’s ex-husband Michael McKee, 39, a vascular surgeon in Rockford, Illinois, was charged with two counts of murder and is being held in an Illinois jail […]
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Memorial art exhibition honors Ruthie Akuchie during Black History Month
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Public Art Commission in partnership with the Mansfield Richland County Public Library, is proud to present a memorial art exhibition honoring the life and work of Ruthie Akuchie, a beloved local artist whose creativity, spirit, and promise left a lasting impact on the community. A dedication will be held Thursday, Feb. […]
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OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital earns 3rd ENERGY STAR certification
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR© certification once again for superior energy performance.
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Column: David Messmore never had to see John Boyle released from prison
David Messmore never had to see John Boyle released from prison. I suspect that made the retired Mansfield police captain happy.
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Coney Island Diner for sale; owners cite declining sales amid Main Street project
The Coney Island Diner is for sale and the owner said one of the reasons is declining sales since the Main Street improvement project began 11 months ago.
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Mansfield Fire Dept. responds to Cairns Road commercial site fire Wednesday night
Mansfield firefighters extinguished a fire Wednesday evening inside a commercial warehouse that created an estimated $300,000 in property and content losses.
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Thriving Home program provides funds for home repairs around Richland County
The Richland County Land Bank is launching its Thriving Home program with $750,000 from the Richland County Foundation.
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Richland County Transit launches EZFare digital payment option
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) is making it easier for riders to get on board with the launch of EZFare, a digital fare payment option designed for convenience, flexibility, and accessibility. EZFare allows riders to purchase single-trip tickets, day passes, and monthly passes using a credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. EZFare […]
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Police: Murder weapon recovered in slaying of former Ashland dentist & wife
COLUMBUS — Authorities believe they have found the gun used in the Dec. 30 slaying of a former Ashland dentist and his wife, Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant revealed on Wednesday. Former Ashland dentist Spencer Tepe, 37, and his wife Monique, 39, were found shot to death in their Columbus home. Their two children, a […]