UPDATE: New details emerge in Ontario probe of ‘suspicious circumstances’ on August Drive
ONTARIO — Arise Renovations employee Lucas Burkholter said he encountered conditions unlike anything he had ever seen upon entering 1876 August Drive in Ontario on Wednesday. “When we entered the…
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Ontario police investigating ‘concerning conditions’ inside August Drive home
Ontario police on Thursday afternoon were investigating what they described as “suspicious circumstances” discovered inside a vacant home at 1876 August Drive.
Lexington senior Luke Haring earns national gold medal for ceramics portfolio
LEXINGTON — Luke Haring enrolled in an art class for the same reasons many kids do. His friends were registering. It sounded like fun. He needed a fine art credit. “It’s…
Third Street’s ‘food pharmacy’ closes nutrition gap for families in need
MANSFIELD — Healthy food is key to a healthy life. But when patients can’t access fresh food due to cost or transportation barriers, a doctor’s recommendation to eat right doesn’t…
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Ontario Police warn of metal spikes found in Marshall Park area
ONTARIO — Ontario police are warning the public after discovering small metal spikes in various areas of Marshall Park, posing a potential threat to park visitors. Lieutenant Tony Grimwood said officers found spikes — roughly an inch and a half long — in roadways near the park. “We’re hammering away…
Rhino calf born at The Wilds highlights Ohio’s conservation efforts
CUMBERLAND, Ohio – The Wilds has welcomed a second southern white rhino, a female calf born on March 28, into its herd. This arrival comes just weeks after welcoming its first rhino calf of the year. This calf is the third for Kali, a 12-year-old southern white rhino who was also…
Study finds Clear Fork Reservoir dependable source of drinking water for next 50 years
The 77-year-old Clear Fork Reservoir should remain a dependable source of drinking water in Mansfield for at least the next 50 years,
One more lesson: Kim Hildreth ends Mansfield career with personal message
Kim Hildreth retired from the city of Mansfield recently. She provided one more piece of advice Tuesday night.
Ohio retailer convicted & sentenced for SNAP trafficking
CLEVELAND — The Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) has announced the conviction of Rup Chhetri, 33 of Cleveland, following an investigation into the illegal use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at a local retailer. Chhetri, the owner of Sagarmatha Home Décor, was convicted in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas…
Community Foundation for Crawford County seeks applicants for Youth Philanthropy program
GALION — The Community Foundation for Crawford County announces the formation of a new Youth Council which will offer local high school students the opportunity to serve as grantmakers. Members of the Youth Council will learn about the needs of youth in Crawford County and then review grant applications from…
Coming home: Grow by NECIC will open on Springmill Street this summer
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative Farmer’s Market is just a few months away. But this year, it’ll be in a new location. The market is moving to the parking lot of 486 Springmill Street, where the NECIC will also be relocating its operations. NECIC’s Springmill Street offices, known…
Mansfield City Council, FOP unions both approve new 3-year labor contracts
Mansfield City Council unanimously approved a new three-year labor agreement Tuesday with the city’s two FOP units.
Mansfield Police Dept. mobile operations center nearly set for duty
The new, 38-foot, $862,079 mobile command post for the Mansfield Police Department will be fully operational in the next couple of weeks.
Mansfield community invited to Earth Stewardship celebration on April 22
MANSFIELD –The Earth Stewardship Celebration encourages all Richland County residents, organizations, businesses, churches, schools, and government organizations to participate in cleaning up litter, a tree planting or beautification project. To help get started, the Earth Stewardship Steering Committee invites the community to attend the kick-off and clean-up to open the…
2 arrested on 7 felony charges as METRICH seizes cash, cocaine via Mansfield warrant
MANSFIELD — Two suspects were arrested and charged with seven felony counts on Tuesday in Mansfield, according to a press release issued by METRICH. Dion Cornelius, 39, was arrested and charged with two counts of Trafficking in Cocaine (fifth-degree felony), Trafficking in Cocaine (fourth-degree felony), Trafficking in Fentanyl (fourth-degree felony)…
Ohio State Mansfield selected as an ‘Opportunity College’
MANSFIELD – The Ohio State University at Mansfield has been chosen an “Opportunity College” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a designation that only 16 percent of all colleges and universities in the United States achieved. “This is hard evidence of what the faculty and staff of…
Mansfield OKs contracts totaling $1.2 million for wastewater treatment plant work
The Mansfield Board of Control on Tuesday approved contracts totaling $1.26 million for improvements at the wastewater treatment plant.
MOESC to host Artapolooza April 17 to 22
MANSFIELD – Spring is here, and for our local art teachers, this means art show season! Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is excited to host its annual Artapolooza fine arts festival. This year, it will take place from April 17 through April 22 at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center at 890 W.…
NAMI’s 36th CIT Class to graduate on April 24
MANSFIELD — The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Richland County (NAMI RC) and the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board will graduate the 36th class of law enforcement and first responders on Friday, April 24. CIT, “Crisis Intervention Team,” and refers to a collaborative effort between law…
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