SHELBY – An internship opportunity has opened at Shelby City Hall. Councilman Garland Gates is seeking a high school or college intern for the months of March through May. “I expect that this internship program will be an excellent opportunity for young people with an interest in local government and public service,” Gates said. Applications […]
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Banana bread bomb scare causes rise in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON – Around 4 p.m. Sunday, police officers in Mount Vernon responded to a call about two suspicious packages at Phillips Park. They were wrapped in tin foil, located on the table underneath the pavilion. The caller spotted them while walking on the Kokosing Gap Trail. For the next three hours, as snow blanketed […]
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Ohio Governor offers COVID-19 update on vaccine equity
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Tuesday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. EQUITY UPDATE Governor DeWine outlined steps that Ohio has taken and will take to address inequities in healthcare as they relate to vaccine accessibility. “There are Ohioans who simply do not have […]
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Teen killed in Tuesday crash on Ohio 13 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A 19-year-old woman was killed following a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Ohio 13 (North Main Street) and Piper Road, according to a Mansfield Police press release. The incident occurred at 12:10 p.m. The crash involved a 2020 Jeep Wrangler which was traveling westbound on Piper Road and a […]
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Shelby residents to file Black Fork ditch petition with Richland, Crawford county commissioners
MANSFIELD — Community members in Shelby privately planned and organized cleaning a portion of the Black Fork River. Phase 1 cleaned the section of the river from State Route 13 to State Street and Phase 2 is cleaning the river from State Street to Mickey Road. The combined total cost for the cleaning projects is […]
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John appointed vice-chair of state & local govt. committee
COLUMBUS — Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima) appointed State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) as Vice-Chair of the State and Local Government Committee for the 134th General Assembly. “Although it’s my first term of office, I believe that my years of experience as a public leader has prepared me to serve on this committee […]
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Ohio stolen gun portal created to increase integrity of firearm sales
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday the creation of the Ohio Stolen Gun Portal, a searchable website designed to increase public safety by helping to identify and recover stolen firearms. “With our new portal, when buying a used firearm, private citizens and firearms dealers can instantly check to see whether a gun […]
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No shadow for Buckeye Chuck; spring is near
MARION — Tuesday is National Groundhog Day, and in Ohio things are a bit askew. Traditonally, that means we all look to see what Buckeye Chuck sees in his annual prediction for winter. This year’s celebration was held virtually for the first time ever, due to the pandemic. However, the show must go on. Buckeye […]
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Getz sworn in to Lexington Village Council
LEXINGTON — Katie Getz was brimming with excitement, and a little disbelief, after being sworn in as the newest member of Lexington Village Council on Monday night. “I wasn’t even sure I was going to be officially voted in. I mean, I hoped so when I was told to come tonight,” she said. “I’m still […]
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$1 billion targeted to strengthen & grow Ohio communities, businesses
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted unveiled their Executive Budget for Fiscal Years 2022 to 2023, which includes an aggressive plan to spur Ohio’s continued recovery by investing in communities, people, and businesses. Through the Investing In Ohio Initiative, the Executive Budget launches a strategic effort to invest more than […]