MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Sixth Avenue from Ashland Road to Orange Street. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised […]
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News Man Weekly: West Park, former YMCA site and mountain hiking with Adam Fox
West Park Shopping Center. The former land occupied by former YMCA. And mountain climber Adam “Doc” Fox.
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Man arrested, drugs & cash seized during METRICH raid in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A man was arrested and cash and suspected drugs seized following a Monday raid in Mansfield, according to a press release issued by the METRICH Enforcement Unit and Mansfield Police Chief Jason Bammann. Emmanuel Washington, 47, was arrested on charges including three counts of trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine, officials stated […]
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About 450 ArcelorMittal Shelby workers to strike after no deal reached Monday
Steve Ackerman said United Steelworkers Local 3057 intends to carry out plans to strike effective 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday night.
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AG Yost sues Utah solar company for allegedly deceiving Ohio consumers
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Utah-based residential solar panel company, alleging the company used high-pressure sales tactics and misleading claims that left Ohio consumers with higher utility bills and debt. “This was a galactic misrepresentation of what the company could and should do,” Yost said. “Instead of soaking up the […]
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From Mansfield to Nepal: Sam Kime begins his Peace Corps journey
MANSFIELD — Joining the Peace Corps was not always part of 22-year-old Samuel Kime’s plan, but a life-changing study abroad experience reshaped his future. The Mansfield native leaves for Nepal on Jan. 15, where he will begin training as an English education teacher with the Peace Corps. From Mansfield to the world Kime said before […]
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Mansfield Toy Show draws on childhood nostalgia on Feb. 1
MANSFIELD — A wave of nostalgia is about to hit the Richland County Fairgrounds. One glance at the tables, and you’re 8 years old again, standing in the toy aisle — dreaming big. Located at 750 North Home Road, the Mansfield Toy Show returns Feb. 1. Parents, kids and longtime collectors can expect a day […]
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Northern Star Therapy in Bellville creates memories through Little Beats program
BELLVILLE — Toddlers shake instruments, parents sing along and no one worries about getting it wrong. Northern Star Therapy located at 48 Church Street in Bellville offers music and movements each Tuesday. Pediatric speech-language pathologist Nancy Labaki said her goal was to create a class and space where families could experience these benefits together in […]
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Ex-husband arrested in connection with double murder of former Ashland dentist & wife
COLUMBUS — An Illinois man has been arrested in connection with the Dec. 30 double-murder of former Ashland dentist Spencer Tepe, 37, and his wife Monique Tepe, 39, of Columbus. According to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, Michael McKee, 39, was charged with two counts of murder and booked just before noon on Saturday. He is […]
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Ocie Hill developer to reapply for state funds, build fewer units
MANSFIELD — Greg Baron isn’t giving up on building an affordable senior housing development where the former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center once stood. Baron told members of the Richland County Land Bank this week that his employer, Wisconsin-based developer Volker, is working on a revised application for state tax credits designed to spur the creation of […]