“A lot of people have worked on this, so again, it’s exciting. I think it will begin a new life for the Miracle Mile,” Mayor Jodie Perry said.
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A familiar sight along Park Avenue West is about to disappear after years of standing unfinished
Editor’s Note: This story was updated to reflect the correct demolition date and additional comments from Josh Bradley. ONTARIO — The partially constructed church at 1943 Park Avenue West has sat unfinished for more than two decades. Now, it is set for demolition. Ontario Mayor Josh Bradley announced the demolition Wednesday evening. Dan and Brenda […]
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Kevin Young tapped as new Lexington school supt.
Young has spent the last two decades working in the district, first as a teacher and coach, then assistant principal, principal and eventually assistant superintendent.
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Lexington Local Schools Supt. Jeremy Secrist announces resignation
Jeremy Secrist submitted his letter of resignation to the board Thursday.
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Mansfield man, 31, arrested for allegedly murdering his 3-year-old child in 2024
Alex Morris was taken into custody without incident at a home in the 2800 block of Township Road 164 in Cardington.
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Downtown Forward project in Mansfield gets $5 million in historic tax credits for redevelopment
It will use buildings around the Brickyard downtown that Mansfield residents John and Mimi Fernyak are donating.
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24-year-old man dead after Florence Ave. shooting in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A 24-year-old Mansfield man died Friday after a shooting incident on Florence Avenue, according to Police Chief Jason Bammann. A 23-year-old female was also shot in what authorities are describing as a “Domestic Violence-related Felonious Assault-Suicide.” No names have been disclosed to the public and details remained sketchy on Friday night when Bammann […]
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Arrest of 19-year-old Danville man may have helped foil planned attack on UFC Freedom 250
The arrest of a 19-year-old Danville man may have helped foil a multi-state plan to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event.
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Madison’s historic postseason run ends in 10-inning state semifinal thriller
AKRON — Madison’s magical postseason run came to a heartbreaking end Friday afternoon in Akron. The Rams battled toe-to-toe with Louisville for 10 innings before falling 3-2 in a Division III state semifinal at Firestone Stadium. For a program making its first Final Four appearance in 31 years, Madison showed the grit and resilience that […]
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Wrecking ball is next: State awards $1 million grant to demolish former West Park Shopping Center
The Richland County Land Bank has been awarded $1 million from the state to tear down the former West Park Shopping Center.