MANSFIELD — The Richland County Common Pleas Court officially unveiled its newest courtroom Friday morning, promising faster hearings and improved service for the public. Community members, elected officials and court staff gathered on the second floor of the Richland County Administration Building to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Courtroom 4 in the General Division. Judge Phillip […]
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Ignited celebrates recovery at 2nd annual banquet
SHELBY — Ignited’s second annual banquet brought prayer, testimony and celebration to Shelby, as the community gathered to highlight recovery and hope for women overcoming addiction on Thursday night. Kathy Durflinger, president of the Ignited board and Chief Nursing Officer at Avita Health Systems, reminded the crowd that she is not only a nurse and […]
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Petitioners celebrate getting wind/solar issue on 2026 ballot
MANSFIELD — A citizen’s group that accumulated nearly 3,400 validated signatures to get a win/solar issue on the 2026 ballot celebrated their accomplishment with a press release outlining their beliefs on Friday. “Over 100 people circulated the petition throughout the county and in three weeks gathered over 4,300 signatures,” said Christina O’Millian, Co-chair and treasurer […]
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No release: Former Mansfield Dr. John Boyle again denied parole for 1990 murder of his wife
MANSFIELD — John Boyle, the Mansfield physician who murdered his wife 35 years ago, will remain in prison for at least the next five years. The 82-year-old Boyle had his latest attempt at parole unanimously denied by a five-member panel of the Ohio Parole Board after an Aug. 20 hearing. The board made the decision […]
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Patrol announces Saturday night OVI checkpoint in Richland County
MANSFIELD – The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced Friday that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Richland County tomorrow evening. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. “There were 10,721 OVI-related crashes in which 581 people were killed last year in Ohio,” said Lieutenant Jason […]
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Ashland man involved in 3-vehicle crash that kills Wooster woman
CANAAN TOWNSHIP – A Wooster woman was killed Thursday night in a three-vehicle crash in Wayne County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Imogene Osborne, 31, of Wooster, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities stated. Neither of the other two drivers were injured in the incident. The crash took place on State Route […]
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And the national winner is: Richland Source, Ashland Source get top honor for Tomorrow’s Talent project
Richland and Ashland Source win national award for their Tomorrow’s Talent project boosting workforce engagement.
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Crestview Elementary School employees win $1 million in Powerball drawing
MANSFIELD — A lottery pool of 10 employees at Crestview Elementary School won $1,000,004 in the Aug. 6 Powerball drawing. The pool organizer, Karen, purchased the winning auto-pick ticket at a Circle K in Seville, Ohio, according to Ohio Lottery. After mandatory state and federal tax, each winner will receive $72,000. Karen, who asked her […]
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Richland County commissioners respond to wind/solar issue headed to ballot in 2026
MANSFIELD — The Richland County commissioners acknowledged on Thursday morning that voters will have a say on the future of large wind and solar power creation facilities in the county. But two members of the three-member board said approval for such projects should constitute a local zoning issue, not an issue that should be subject […]
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Avita Health System building new orthopedic/therapy facility in Bucyrus
BUCYRUS – Avita Health System has announced plans to build a new medical clinic at 307 Hill St. in Bucyrus. The 15,000-square foot facility is slated to open in late summer of 2026. “Avita has been preparing to combine our orthopedic office and therapy center in oneconvenient location, close to the hospital, by purchasing property […]