EDITOR’S NOTE: The first version of this story stated this crash took place on Tuesday. It happened on Monday. The story has since been corrected. Tyson Christopher Adkins’ obituary is included in the latest version of this story. MANSFIELD — An 18-year-old man was killed Monday after a one-vehicle crash in Mansfield, according to a […]
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News Man Weekly: Ashland County Fair controversy, high marks for Mansfield schools and Mark Sebastian Jordan
MANSFIELD — Episode 66 of the News Man Weekly mixes the usual banter, football overreactions, headlines of the week and a guest with some fascinating ghost stories. Our team — Carl Hunnell, Zac Hiser and Hayden Gray — trade takes from the weekend, then turn to local news — including the Ashland County Fair Board’s decision to […]
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Richland County Mental Health Board seeks review of employee policies
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board on Monday evening voted unanimously to ask its personnel committee to “review processes, procedures and expectations” of board employees. The vote came after a three-hour executive session that included Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher and her chief civil assistant, Amanda Middis. The prosecutor’s office […]
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Bridging Divides: Local leaders reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s message in a polarized age
Discover how Martin Luther King Jr.’s message inspires unity in today’s polarized society — and learn more from Dr. Lerone Martin’s talk on Oct. 2.
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Lexington man, 42, killed in one-vehicle crash on U.S. 30, OSHP says
MANSFIELD — A 42-year-old Lexington man died in a one-vehicle crash Friday night on U.S. 30, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Cody Newton was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said in an email sent Monday afternoon. The crash occurred Friday at 10:02 p.m. near mile post 6, according […]
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Bucyrus man charged with burglary, assault on police officer after domestic violence incident
BUCYRUS — A 33-year-old Bucyrus man was charged with aggravated burglary and assault on a police officer Saturday evening after a domestic violence incident, according to the Bucyrus Police Department. Daniel Hammond, 33, was also charged with misdemeanor domestic violence and was incarcerated in the Crawford County Justice Center, police said via social media. Police […]
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Mansfield Baptist Temple honors first responders in annual ‘Local Heroes Sunday’
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Pastor Robert Kurtz called it one of his favorite days of the year. It was Local Heroes Sunday at Mansfield Baptist Temple, 752 N. Stewart Road. “The Bible says, in Romans Chapter 13 and verse 7, it says to render therefore to all their dues, and at the end it says, ‘Honor […]
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Ashland County Parks, Loudonville partner to build new kayak launch
LOUDONVILLE — Ashland County Park District will expand into Loudonville for the first time with a new kayak launch on the Black Fork tributary of the Mohican River. The kayak launch will be located on the West Bank of Black Fork off of the Loudonville Bike Path and Riverside Park land along Wally Road. The […]
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Local couple hopes to make historic Olde Stone House into bed & breakfast
MANSFIELD — Karen and Bruce Beck are bringing their bed and breakfast back to the Olde Stone House at 291 Stewart Road North in Mansfield. First, they must find a new owner for their one-of-a-kind Candlewood Lake dome home located along Rochester Way. The Becks live in a unique architectural gem nestled back in the […]
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Heroes softball event honors slain Morrow County deputy
MOUNT VERNON — The brotherhood of first responders, which transcends gender, uniform color, or role within the community was never more evident than on Saturday when the Heroes Softball Tournament took place at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. In its fourth year of supporting PAC International, the decision was made this year to dedicate the event […]