ASHLAND — It was around 3 p.m. before Ashland Police officer Adam Srnis decided to stop for a bathroom and lunch break. His shift ended at 6 p.m. and he started at 10 a.m. I had been with him since the start of his shift for a ride along. My aim was to document a typical […]
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Pandemic can’t stop Richland County business community
MANSFIELD — Simply gathering in person was a treat for those in attendance at the annual Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development dinner at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center on Wednesday night. Jodie Perry, president and CEO of Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development, was the first to note that refreshing change after two years meeting […]
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A new local shop for the little ones: Busy Bee Expressions
The everlasting pandemic has caused many communities hardships and challenges over the last two years. Despite all of the obstacles, local areas like Ashland continue to grow, adding new restaurants and shops to their downtowns. On Feb. 1, Busy Bee Expressions, LLC. opened its doors to the community, offering many gifts geared towards all ages, […]
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New 29-space, free downtown parking lot project headed to Mansfield City Council
MANSFIELD — A new, free parking lot with 29 spaces in downtown Mansfield could be ready for vehicles by the end of May or early June, according to city engineer Bob Bianchi. The city has entered into a 10-year lease with First English Lutheran Church, 53 Park Ave. West, which owns the largely unused lot […]
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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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Design firms asked to submit qualifications for Richland County courthouse project
MANSFIELD — Firms interested in designing and assisting in the construction of a fourth courtroom and relocation of the Clerk of Courts office at the Richland County administration building are on the clock. County commissioners on Thursday officially asked for engineering or architecture firms to submit their qualifications for the project by March 14 at […]
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Mount Vernon tops Lexington in late-season OCC battle
MOUNT VERNON — Winning basketball games in the Ohio Cardinal Conference this year has meant doing the little things right. Boxing out. Rebounding. Limiting turnovers and winning the 50-50 balls. It has required 32 minutes of hyper-vigilance, with the vast majority of games being decided by one or two possessions. Mount Vernon hasn’t been perfect; […]
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Weather today, tonight could become downright Biblical
MANSFIELD — The last time the skies delivered this variety of dangers Moses was trying to get an Egyptian pharaoh to let his people go. OK, that’s a stretch. A big stretch. But we’re talking weather. So lighten up, Francis. The fact is north central Ohio is going to experience a wide range of meteorological […]
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Eichinger, Powell honored at Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development dinner
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated at 12:15 a.m. MANSFIELD — Dave Eichinger and DeLee Powell were spotlighted Wednesday night during the annual Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development dinner at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center. Eichinger, senior vice president of Merrill-Lynch, received the Chairman’s Award. Powell, president of Baker’s Collision Repair, collected the Athena Award. […]