MANSFIELD — Sarah Humphrey, Health Commissioner at Richland Public Health, has been chosen as a Legislative Liaison for the Ohio Public Health Association’s (OPHA) Public Policy and Advocacy Committee. As a Legislative Liaison, Humphrey will assist OPHA in advocating for public health in Ohio’s legislative and rulemaking processes. She will be instrumental in helping OPHA […]
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COVID-19: Vaccines increase, hospitalizations decrease across region, state
MANSFIELD — It’s been approximately a year ago that the COVID-19 virus reached from China into Ohio, an infection that has raged through the state with 920,217 cases and 11,659 deaths. However, numbers from the Ohio Department of Health on Sunday indicate perhaps the worst has passed. Vaccines have increased, hospitalizations are declining and the […]
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Men from across tri-county area sought in Most Wanted
MANSFIELD — Men from across the tri-county area, Ashland, Richland and Crawford, were part of this week’s Most Wanted list compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in the Richland County division for the week of Feb. 8. An extra precaution was sent with one of the men possibly armed. Gary Murphy, 57, […]
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Bald eagles are an Ohio wildlife success story
COLUMBUS — Our national symbol, the bald eagle (haliaeetus leucocephalus) displays many outstanding characteristics – exceptional vision, a striking appearance, and a commanding presence. Sadly, by the later half of the 20th century, the bald eagle was classified as an endangered species. Through the diligent efforts of wildlife biologists and a concerned public, the bald […]
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Mansfield bar cited for violating Ohio’s health orders
COLUMBUS – Agents visited the following liquor-permitted establishment on Feb. 5 and issued a citation after witnessing violations: Line Star Entertainment, known as Planet Rock, Mansfield, received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity. Upon complaint, agents arrived at 11:35 p.m. and observed a line of people attempting to enter the establishment. Agents witnessed […]
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Column: Mansfield Rising plan continuing to make progress
MANSFIELD — In 2018, the Richland County Foundation leadership took an unusual track to develop an investment strategy for downtown Mansfield. Instead of hiring a professional consulting firm, it had a citizen-led group create the plan. The Foundation turned regular citizens into consultants which gives depth and authenticity to the plan. It provides a road […]
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Ontario clarifies “inaccurate” wastewater treatment plant information circulating in community
ONTARIO ─ The City of Ontario has sent out a clarification about its ongoing wastewater treatment plant project with February’s water bill. “We want to get the facts out,” Mayor Randy Hutchinson said. Some Ontario residents and businesses have received a flyer or letter addressing the concern about the project. Hutchinson said the document contained […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office declares Level One snow emergency
RICHLAND COUNTY — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department issued a Level One snow emergency Thursday just before 7 p.m. A Level One snow emergency means roads are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland is calling for snow […]
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Richland County Clerk of Courts announces upcoming office closures
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Clerk of Courts auto title and legal divisions will be closed on Feb. 15, according to Clerk of Courts Linda Frary. The legal division of the clerk’s office will be closed at noon on Feb. 17 for training and will remain closed until Feb. 22 at 8 a.m., Frary said.