MANSFIELD — It’s been an overwhelming winter for the funeral industry. Funeral homes across Richland County reported an unparalleled rush of business during November and December. Bill Wappner, owner Of Wappner Funeral Homes, said his business received double its normal calls during the month of December. “It’s not uncommon to be busy in the winter […]
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Water service shut down on section of Ohio Street in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to emergency water main repairs the City of Mansfield Water Repair Department has shut down water service on Ohio Street from Wood Street to Sturges Avenue. The shutdown will begin immediately. Water service is expected to be restored to the areas by the end of the work day barring any unforeseen problems. […]
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Ohio Dept. of Education announces summer food service program plans
COLUMBUS — To increase participation in summer meal programs, the Ohio Department of Education seeks local nonprofit agencies to participate as sponsors or sites for this year’s program. The Summer Food Service Program ensures children ages 1-18 continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer break from school, when they do not have access to […]
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Mansfield Republicans select Zader to fill City Council at-large seat
MANSFIELD — Stephanie Zader plans to hit the ground walking in her campaign for Mansfield City Council. The 32-year-old Republican will now walk and knock on doors seeking to retain an at-large seat after she was unanimously elected Thursday evening by the party’s Mansfield Central Committee. She will complete the unexpired term of new City […]
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COVID-19: Statewide curfew moves to 11 p.m. as Ohio’s hospitalizations decline
COLUMBUS — A statewide curfew has been eased by an hour as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline around Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine announced the curfew has been pushed back to 11 p.m., effective tonight (Jan. 28), through at least Feb. 11. The governor said the change is being made because Ohio hospitalizations for COVID-19 have […]
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Puppy spends cold night following after-hours drop at Richland County Dog Shelter
MANSFIELD — A 4-month old puppy dropped off at the Richland County Dog Shelter after hours on Wednesday spent a cold night in the facility’s outdoor kennels. The decision to leave the 15-pound lab-mix puppy at 5 p.m. sparked concerns from Richland County Deputy Dog Warden Missy Houghton. Video cameras at the facility, which closes […]
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Public support needed for Mansfield’s new aviation museum
MANSFIELD ─ Richland County has deeply connected with aviation ─ long before the Ohio Air National Guard is based at the Mansfield Lahm Reginal Airport. The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building is working on presenting the history ─ and asking for the public’s support ─ by opening a museum in downtown Mansfield. The Frank P. […]
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Ontario Recreation Dept. sponsors Valentine picture collage contest
ONTARIO — The Ontario Recreation Department is having a Valentine picture collage contest. Winners will receive a box of chocolate and a $20 gift card to a local restaurant. There are four age categories: Kindergarten to 5th grade at Stingel, 6th to 8th grade at Ontario Middle School, 9th to 12th grade at Ontario High […]
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UPDATE: Mansfield woman’s body identified, man held by Ashland Police
(UPDATED AT 2:38 P.M.) ASHLAND — The body of a Mansfield woman, identified Wednesday afternoon as Tina L. Goad, has been found and a man is being held by police in connection with the incident, according to Ashland Police Chief David Marcelli. Goad’s body was identified by the Ashland County Coroner’s Office in a press […]
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Suspension reduced to 10 days for Mansfield officer who dragged handcuffed Black teen
MANSFIELD — The suspension of a Mansfield police officer who dragged a handcuffed Black teenager on Oct. 12 has been shortened to 10 days from the original 60 days, Safety-Service Director Lori Cope said Wednesday. The reduced suspension of patrol officer Jordan Moore was based on the results of the arbitration of a previous discipline […]