ONTARIO — Ontario resident Craig Hunt said he has spent 25 years fighting like crazy against living in a business district. “It’s always fighting to maintain what I’ve got,” he said.
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Loudonville-Perrysville schools ask voters to approve income tax, bond issue for Master Facilities Plan
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a 0.25 percent income tax and a $16.4 million bond issue as part of a proposed $38.5 million school facilities plan. The approximate $38.5 million plan includes renovations and improvements at R.F. McMullen Elementary School and Loudonville High School. The […]
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When local politics goes national: Inside the battle over Richland County’s commercial wind/solar ban
It’s easy to forget the pro-renewable energy YouTube advertisements, commercials, yard signs and seemingly innumerable mailers which flooded Richland County in advance of the May primary election.
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Mansfield couple honored for breathing new life into historic West First Street home
Allie Watson and her husband, Sam Chamberlin, were among those honored by Mayor Jodie Perry with the latest beautification awards.
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METRICH raid in Mansfield targets 10 suspects, seizes drugs, $14,327 in cash
MANSFIELD — Ten individuals were targeted in a drug-trafficking raid conducted Tuesday by the METRICH Enforcement Unit, with assistance from the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF). According to a press release issued Wednesday by METRICH, the indictments resulted from a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking activity in the Mansfield area.
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Data center surge driving up electric costs across Ohio, consumer advocate warns
Maureen Willis said rising utility costs — and additional requested hikes — are creating an “affordability crisis” for Ohio residents.
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Mansfield lawmakers say proposed ban on downtown camping not aimed at driving out homeless
Aurelio Diaz said Tuesday a proposed law banning people from camping in public spaces in the downtown central business district is not aimed at driving away the homeless.
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Shelby Board of Education recongizes international students, outstanding pupils & staff
The board, along with staff of the city’s schools, honored international students, accepting them for the 2026-27 school year, and acknowledged the academic success of Shelby Middle School students.
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Shelby grad/Ontario resident to lead Richland County Job and Family Services
One of Lori Bedson’s final acts as the leader of Richland County Job & Family Services was to announce her own successor.
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Doc Stumbo and his army ready for 23rd annual Make A Difference Day Food Drive on Friday
Doc Stumbo said Tuesday the need for community food assistance has never been greater in Richland County.