Peace in Europe was shattered overnight as Russia launched a wide-ranging invasion of Ukraine — the most aggressive Moscow military action since the former Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Global media coverage of the fighting has been wall-to-wall since late Wednesday night when missiles began to rain down across Ukraine. But how did it […]
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STATE CHAMP: Madison’s Lyndsee Young caps off historic HS career with state wrestling title
HILLIARD — Lyndsee Young is bringing a state championship back to Richland County. The Madison senior capped off a groundbreaking high school career by going undefeated at this weekend’s Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association’s Girls State Tournament at Hilliard Davidson High School. She claimed the 140-pound trophy Sunday by defeating the state’s top-ranked wrestler, […]
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Bellville braces for potential flooding Thursday; schools close early
BELLVILLE — The opaque, muddy brown waters of the Clear Fork river were churning more quickly than normal Thursday morning, rushing past Bellville’s iconic blue bridge with a fury. Water began to pool at the American Legion Park. Schools announced plans to close early. Village administrator Larry Weirich said village road crews are standing by, […]
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‘Prime time’ to develop Mansfield Commerce Center, says Newark man
MANSFIELD — Joe Curry said local efforts to demolish and clean up former Westinghouse properties on the east end have helped spur his own development plans at the nearby Mansfield Commerce Center. “The push to clean that area up down there makes it a prime time for the (Commerce Center),” the 36-year-old Newark resident said […]
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Mansfield City Council streets committee schedules Sunday meeting to discuss snow issues
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council has announced a special streets committee meeting Sunday at 4 p.m. to discuss the city’s emergency snow response. An email about the special “online only” meeting was sent to the media Saturday at 2:42 p.m., thereby complying with state law regarding public meetings. According to Ohio Revised Code 121.22, “a […]
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Richland County sheriff upgrades roads to Level 2 snow emergency
MANSFIELD — Richland County’s road conditions improved Friday morning to the point Sheriff Steve Sheldon upgraded the snow emergency to Level 2. Many government offices and businesses remain closed, however, due to the winter storm that dumped up to 12 inches of snow across some sections of Richland County as of 7 a.m. Friday morning, […]
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UPDATE: Richland County sheriff declares Level 3 snow emergency
MANSFIELD — Richland County is under a Level 3 snow emergency as of late Thursday afternoon, ordered by Sheriff Steve Sheldon. The designation is the highest classification and it means all roads in the county are closed to non-emergency personnel. According the classification, “No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely […]
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Update: Richland County snow emergency moved to Level Two
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon has changed the county’s snow emergency to a Level Two as weather conditions continue to deteriorate. The designation means, “Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. […]
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Updated: Snow emergencies declared in Richland, Ashland, Knox and Crawford counties
North central Ohio roads are feeling the effect from an ongoing winter storm as sheriff’s offices in four local counties have declared snow emergencies. A Level Two snow emergency has been declared by Ashland and Crawford county sheriffs. A Level One has been issued in Richland County and also in Knox County. Richland County EMA […]
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Madison school board reaches agreement with teacher’s union
MADISON TOWNSHIP – The Madison Local Schools board of education has reached a new contract agreement with its educators union. The board voted unanimously to approve the contract with the Madison Local Education Association (MLEA) at its meeting Wednesday. The new contract has a retroactive start date of Aug. 1, 2021 and is in effect […]