Mansfield Senior gets on early roll, takes victory against Lexington 23-14 When the clock started ticking, so did Mansfield Senior, putting together a big early burst that keyed a 23-14 win against Lexington in an Ohio high school football matchup. Mansfield Senior chalked up this decision in spite of Lexington’s spirited final-quarter performance. The Tygers […]
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City of Mansfield to receive $1 million to assist with homeless issues
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield will receive $1 million in federal funds to assist with homeless residents and those at risk of becoming homeless, according to Adrian Ackerman, community development and housing director. The money was allocated to the city through the American Rescue Plan Act through the Home Investment Partnerships Program. It’s in […]
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Ten percent of Richland County’s total COVID-19 cases have been reported in the past 2 weeks
MANSFIELD — Ten percent of Richland County’s total COVID-19 positive-test cases have taken place in the past two weeks, according to a Friday update of statistics provided by Richland Public Health. Since the first case on March 19, 2020, Richland County has had 12,470 confirmed positive pandemic cases with 4,132 probable cases for a total […]
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Matt Zahel, Terry Douglas & Simba Jordan featured at Sept. 24 Final Friday in the Brickyard
MANSFIELD — Friday, Sept. 24 at The Brickyard in Downtown Mansfield marks the last Final Friday Concert of 2021. The September Final Friday Concert will feature performances by Matt Zahel, Terry Douglas, and Simba Jordan. Final Friday features food trucks, music, and fun from 5:30 until 10:30 p.m. For more information on the featured artists […]
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Ohio to recognize National Hunting & Fishing Day on Sept. 25
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – On Saturday, Sept. 25, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites all Ohioans to join more than 50 million sportsmen and women in the commemoration of National Hunting and Fishing Day. Now in its 49th […]
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Ashland U. searching for 1st win of season
ASHLAND — Lee Owens wasn’t initially thrilled about Ashland University’s Week 3 bye, but the veteran coach changed his tune after battling two Top 10 teams during the first two weeks of the season. “As we look at it now, I think we’re all kind of glad that we do have that extra week,” Owens […]
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Rep. Gibbs introduces articles of impeachment against President Biden
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH), whose 7th Ohio District includes northern Richland County as well as Ashland and Knox County, introduced three articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden this week. Gibbs has three co-sponsors on his articles, including Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), and Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX). Gibbs […]
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Three-Peat: Ashland wins third straight OCC title, Sabo is three-time Player of Year
JEROMESVILLE — The playing conditions were British Open-like, but the howling wind and sideways rain and uncomfortably cool temperatures didn’t trouble Ashland’s Tyler Sabo. An Ohio State recruit, Sabo fired an even-par 72 as the Arrows won the Ohio Cardinal Conference tournament Thursday with team score of 314. Mount Vernon was second with a 329, […]
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Richland County moving ahead with plans for fourth courtroom
MANSFIELD — A “perfect storm” of COVID-19 and new state rules has helped to create a need for a fourth Richland County Common Pleas general division courtroom, according to local judges. It appears county commissioners are finding a way to make that happen after a couple of meetings on Thursday morning with an engineering firm […]
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Richland County commissioners seek to help homeless in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero said Thursday morning an apparent visible rise in homeless residents in downtown Mansfield is prompting him to see how the county can help. Vero said commissioners have been contacted by multiple business owners and residents “inquiring what we can do.” Speaking during the commissioners’ public meeting, Vero said […]