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ONTARIO — Ontario school district residents rejected a proposed new bond issue at the polls Tuesday. More than 69 percent of electors voted no, according to final, unofficial vote totals from…
Voters reject proposed income tax for Lexington Local Schools
LEXINGTON — Residents of the Lexington Local School District voted down a proposed income tax, according to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Boards of Elections and Morrow County…
Mears defeats Morgenstern in Richland County GOP race for commissioner
Richland County Commissioner Cliff Mears defeated challenger David Morgenstern in his bid for another four-year term of office.
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Madison schools earned income tax levy fails
MADISON TOWNSHIP — History repeated itself Tuesday when voters rejected a proposed income tax levy for Madison Local Schools. The five-year ballot measure was the district’s second attempt at a 1.5-percent earned income tax levy. The issue generated a voter turnout rate of 31.78 percent. More than 58 percent of electors…
Brian A. Shaver wins Democratic nomination for Ohio’s 5th Congressional District
MANSFIELD — Brian A. Shaver has secured the Democratic nomination for Ohio’s 5th Congressional District, emerging from a four-candidate primary race Tuesday night. Shaver defeated fellow Democrats Daniel John Burket, Martin M. Heberling III and Scott E. Tabor. According to final unofficial results from the Secretary of State website, Shaver…
Richland County voters approve multiple levy renewals & Bellville liquor option
RICHLAND COUNTY — Voters in Richland County approved multiple property tax renewals on the ballot Tuesday, along with a local liquor option in Bellville. The ballot included renewal levies in Plymouth, Perry Township and Springfield Township. Voters also decided whether the Duchess gas station at 860 State Route 97 W.…
George secures GOP nomination in 5th District Court of Appeals
Matthew George, 45, has secured the Republican nomination for Ohio’s 5th District Court of Appeals, emerging from a three-candidate primary race Tuesday night. George defeated fellow Republicans Matt Donahue and Jeff Furr. According to final unofficial results from the Secretary of State website, George had 46.35 percent in the District.…
Directorial debut: Mansfield Playhouse veteran leads Second Stage comedy ‘Cheatin’
Kanashay Grayeagle makes her directing debut Friday night in the Second Stage comedy, “Cheatin,’” at the Mansfield Playhouse.
Mental health, drug treatment links visible in two Richland County proclamations
The meetings and proclamations occurred in separate meetings on Tuesday morning. But the link between them was clear.
Sherrod Brown to keynote May 16 NAACP banquet in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The NAACP 3190 Branch is proud to announce that Sherrod Brown, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate and Mansfield native, will serve as the keynote speaker for its upcoming Life Membership Banquet. The event will take place on Saturday, May 16 at the Mary McLeod Bethune Community Center,…
News Man Weekly: Vandalism arrest, roundabouts and iHeart’s Chris Kelly
iHeart Media broadcaster Chris Kelly is the guest this week on the 96th episode of the News Man Weekly podcast.
Shelby City Council amends water-rate structure
SHELBY — Shelby City Council amended legislation addressing water-rate structure, street paving, sidewalk repairs and housing assistance programs at Monday night’s meeting. Water rate ordinance final vote passes Council read for the third time and voted on an ordinance amending the city’s water-rate structure. The proposed changes adjust multiple components…
Call for Artists: ‘Membrane Constellation XI’ Invites creative voices to celebrate Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Artists of all disciplines are invited to participate in the eleventh installment of the Membrane Constellation Exhibition, a dynamic, community-centered showcase that has been uplifting local creativity since its founding in 2017. Over the years, the exhibition has featured hundreds of artists and continues to serve as a…
Shelby earns top seed in Division III tournament softball draw
SHELBY — A rugged girls softball tournament trail awaits top-seeded Shelby. The Whippets (18-4) earned the No. 1 seed at Sunday’s Division III tournament draw and will host Ashland (5-10) in the sectional final at 5 p.m. May 14. The winner will meet No. 4 seed Madison (10-9-1) at 4…
Woman killed in Crawford County crash Saturday morning identified as Mansfield resident
The woman killed Saturday in a crash on U.S. 30 east of Ohio 598 has been identified as Heather Thompson of Mansfield by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.
Increased early-voting totals may hike Richland County to 25-30 percent participation Tuesday
Early-voting turnout has made Matt Finfgeld more optimistic about Richland County participation in Tuesday’s primary election.
Ontario’s Brinker earns R.A. Horn award
ONTARIO — Olivia Brinker, a junior at Ontario High School, has been honored with the R.A. Horn Outstanding Student Achievement Award from State Support Team 7. The recognition recognizes students who have made significant gains in academics, extracurriculars, or life skills and was presented based on a nomination from teacher…
Tyger Threads provides clothing to students in need at Mansfield Senior
MANSFIELD — Learning Algebra and world history is hard enough without holes in your shoes. But for some students at Mansfield Senior High School, a lack of sufficient clothing and footwear is a real challenge. That’s why the school partnered with The New Store to launch a pilot program called Tyger…
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