MANSFIELD — The state of Ohio has a fourth case of COVID-19 from Stark County, according to Governor Mike DeWine, showing a predictable new phase of infection for the virus: community spread. According to Dr. Amy Acton, director of the Ohio Department of Health, the 53-year-old Stark County man is receiving proper medical care at […]
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2 local women receive Vietnam Veteran’s Surviving Spouse certificates from DAR
MANSFIELD — Jared Mansfield Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their March meeting at the Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS) in Bellville on Friday, March 6. Regent Joyce Vanatter led the Opening Ritual. Pat Jennings, Chaplain gave the opening prayer. Marianne Bove led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of […]
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Four Republicans vying for Ohio Senate 22nd District seat
A veteran state lawmaker, a mayor and two new faces to politics face off Tuesday in the Republican primary to for the 22nd Ohio Senate District. The 22nd Ohio Senate District represents approximately 370,000 residents — encompassing all of Richland, Ashland and Medina counties and a portion of Holmes County. The winner will run against […]
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OHSAA post-season decision due to coronavirus will impact Lucas fan base
LUCAS — There will be a limited number of fans in the stands at the Canton Memorial Field House on Friday when when the Lucas Cubs play Richmond Heights for a Division IV regional basketball title. Fans planning to attend this weekend’s state wrestling tournament, girls’ basketball Final Four or ice hockey tournament will also […]
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Ashland University cancels face-to-face instruction beginning next Monday
ASHLAND — Ashland University students will not return to their in-person classes Monday, March 16 after their spring break, according to a press release issued Tuesday evening. Ashland University announced it will join a number of other Ohio universities in canceling its face-to-face instruction by moving classes to an online format. In-person classroom instruction is canceled […]
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DeWine recommends limiting large indoor gatherings
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that he and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D. MPH, have recommended that large, indoor gatherings in Ohio be canceled or postponed due to the potential for coronavirus (COVID-19) exposure. The recommendation comes after consulting with members of the Governor’s Health Advisory Group composed of […]
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Oklahoma man charged with aggravated burglery in Ashland after shooting incident
ASHLAND — Zachary L. Pierce, 40, of Idabel, Oklahoma was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated burglary Tuesday morning after a series of incidents which included a gunshot fired at an Ashland residence. Ashland County Prosecutor Christ Tunnell said the investigation involves numerous local agencies, in addition to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation. He […]
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Ashland University responds after students at conference possibly exposed to COVID-19
ASHLAND – A group of Ashland University students may have interacted with someone who tested positive for the novel Coronavirus 19, according to a press release issued by Ashland University on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 2 p.m. The university stated the students attended the recent Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland from Feb. 26 […]
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AEP agrees to share tower with county, saving $800K during digital radio conversion
MANSFIELD — American Electric Power has approved Richland County’s usage of its 350-foot tower north of Shelby, which will save about $800,000 in the move toward a new county-wide digital emergency radio system. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Maj. Joe Masi and Capt. Jim Sweat shared that news during a meeting with commissioners on Tuesday morning. […]
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OHSAA tournaments to continue with limited spectators
COLUMBUS – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday afternoon all indoor sporting events in Ohio — including high school, collegiate and professional sports — shall continue without most spectators in attendance as Ohio seeks to contain the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. “This will be a very difficult time for our schools and fans, but […]