MANSFIELD — The Richland County Democratic Party is offering rides for residents to receive their COVID-19 vaccines. Rides from volunteers can be secured by calling 419-989-1874. “We encourage all who are eligible to get the shot to do so. It’s our patriotic duty,” local party Chair Larry Weirich said in an emailed press release.
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Convicted serial killer Shawn Grate obtains new attorney, may attempt to reopen case
ASHLAND — Convicted serial killer Shawn Grate has been appointed a new attorney, who intends to file an application to reopen his death penalty case, according to court documents. The Ohio Supreme Court granted a motion Thursday allowing Elizabeth Arrick of Lexington, Ky., to represent Grate, convicted of killing five women in three Ohio counties — […]
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HEAP can help pay for winter heating bills
ONTARIO – Do you need help paying for Winter Heating bills? The Home Energy Aassistance Program may be able to help you. How Do I Apply? Fill out the application – available by calling the Area Agency at 419-524-4144 or 800-860-5799 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anyone age 18 and older may […]
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COVID-19 update: Vaccine distribution; nursing home cases drop; ApprenticeOhio milestone
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted Thursday provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. VACCINE DISTRIBUTION UPDATE DeWine announced today that Ohio received a total of 214,525 first doses of vaccine this week. A total of 223,025 first doses are scheduled to arrive in Ohio during […]
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DeWine amends order that reopens self-service food businesses
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Thursday announced an amendment to state orders that reopens self-serve stations in restaurants, bars, banquet and catering facilities and services to dine-in service, with exceptions. This amended order, reopens self-service food stations in restaurants, bars, banquet and catering facilities, and services, as long as the following conditions are met: […]
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COVID-19: DeWine announces statewide curfew has been lifted
COLUMBUS — A two-month, overnight statewide COVID-19 curfew has been lifted after hospitalizations caused by the virus continue to decline, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday. The overnight curfew, which began Nov. 19, was initially from 10 a.m. to 5 a.m. It was shifted on Jan. 28 to 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. as hospitalizations showed […]
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Vonhoff Boulevard water service disrupted due to pipe break
MANSFIELD — Due to emergency water main repairs, the City of Mansfield water repair department has shut down water service to the following areas: Forest Drive from Vonhoff Boulevard to Dyas Drive Water service is expected to be restored to the areas by the end of the work day, barring any unforeseen problems. Questions concerning […]
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Avita announces new board officers
BUCYRUS — The Avita Health System Board of Directors announced Thursday the recent election of the following new officers: Kymberly C. Fox, board chair; Mark Schneider, vice chair; Jeff Underwood, treasurer; and Linda Smith, secretary. Fox retired in 2020 from Covert Manufacturing, Inc. in Galion after 40 years of service. She has served on the […]
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Mansfield police investigating shooting of 16-year-old
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police are investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old Mansfield resident Wednesday night. The teenager was treated at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital for a single, non-life threatening gunshot wound, according to Mansfield police Capt. Shari Robertson. Robertson said a patrol officer at 9:27 p.m. heard multiple gunshots in the 200 block of Newman Street […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy hospitalized after 2-car crash
BLOOMING GROVE TOWNSHIP — A Richland County Sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized Wednesday after a two-vehicle crash, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Richland County Deputy Scott Davis was transported by Shiloh Fire and EMS to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, where he was being treated for non-life threatening injuries, the patrol reported. The […]