COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol will join forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to enforce and raise awareness on impaired driving. The project will run from 12 a.m. on Dec. 3 through 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 5. The high-visibility campaign includes the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, […]
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Attention holiday shoppers: Richland County Transit offers free service Dec. 11, Dec. 18
RICHLAND COUNTY — Richland County Transit will again offer free service on two Saturdays during the busy holiday season to thank riders and the community for supporting public transit throughout the year. On December 11 and 18, everyone can ride RCT for free between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For these special days only, RCT […]
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Richland County Dog Warden’s ‘Thanksgiving’ dinner video goes viral
MANSFIELD — It was a Thanksgiving feast fit for a king, er, a dog. A lot of dogs, in fact. More than 50 canines at the Richland County Dog Warden’s Office and Shelter recently enjoyed a howling good holiday meal, thanks to the annual efforts of a local family. A video of the feast was […]
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Mansfield/Richland County Public Library plans open job interview event Dec. 9
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library will host an open interview event on Thursday, Dec. 9, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ontario branch at 2221 Village Mall Drive. The library is looking to fill multiple part-time and full-time positions. No previous library experience is required. Interested applicants that attend this open-house-style […]
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Ohio AG announces $11 million available to fund school safety
COLUMBUS — Schools in Ohio can now apply for a share of $11 million in safety grants that will be awarded by the office of Attorney General Dave Yost for the 2022-23 academic year. The funding, from House Bill 110, can be used for safety planning, training and classroom programs for public schools, charter schools, […]
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Section of North Walnut Street closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — North Walnut Street, from Park Avenue West to West Third Street, has been closed due to water department repair work. The road is expected to re-open by the end of the workday Tuesday, Dec. 7, barring any unanticipated problems. Construction signs areposted at the work site. Traffic is advised to plan an alternate route […]
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Former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center property may again have a future
MANSFIELD — Deanna West-Torrence, who helped play a key role in the iconic past of the former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center, is again excited about the future of the north end property. The Richland County Land Bank voted unanimously on Wednesday to accept the property from the City of Mansfield, clearing the way for what […]
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Next steps: Richland County Land Bank officially accepts former Westinghouse property
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank on Wednesday officially accepted ownership of a former Westinghouse property, likely clearing the way for the demolition of the 30-year eyesore. It appears the quasi-public entity is also preparing to accept two other former Westinghouse properties nearby, including the 13-acre “concrete jungle” parcel nearby, owned by Mansfield Business […]
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Juvenile seriously injured after 2-vehicle crash in Crawford County
MARION – A juvenile was seriously injured Tuesday night after a two-vehicle crash in Crawford County, according to the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The juvenile driver sustained serious injuries and was transported by Bucyrus City EMS to the Avita Health System-Bucyrus Hospital. The juvenile was later flown by Medflight to Nationwide […]
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Loudonville Village Councilman Matt Young announces Ohio House run
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to correct State Rep. Darrell Kick’s status. LOUDONVILLE — Loudonville Council President Matt Young announced Tuesday he will make a run for the newly formed 67th District of the Ohio House. The new district will include all of Ashland County and parts of Medina. Ashland and parts of […]