Ah, Fall. The time of year where all Ohioans are able to experience that perfect 60-70 degree weather consistently, even if it is for a short period of time. Around this time last year, fall activities seemed to be non-existent. So I don’t know about you, but I am so ready to participate in all […]
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National Weather Service says flooding, tornado, thunderstorms, all possible in next 24 hours
CLEVELAND — Bad weather could turn into severe weather today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service. The bureau reports that showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage this afternoon and evening with a slight risk for severe thunderstorms in Northeast Ohio mainly between 4 and 8 p.m. Damaging winds perhaps reaching as high […]
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Mansfield City Council unanimous in support of dry dam engineering, design
MANSFIELD — Joe and Reba Matern asked Mansfield City Council five months ago to resurrect and move ahead with a dry dam plan to mitigate flooding in the north end. They were more than willing to wait until Tuesday night for an answer. After council — which has discussed, debated and delayed a decision on […]
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Lex blanks Wooster in OCC showdown
LEXINGTON — It was the signature victory Lexington coach Peter Them was hoping for and it put his Minutemen in the driver’s seat in the chase for the Ohio Cardinal Conference championship. Lex scored a pair of second-half goals via set pieces for an emotional 2-0 win over Wooster in a battle of state-ranked teams […]
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Mansfield City Schools to offer COVID leave to teachers and staff
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated for clarity. MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools will offer COVID leave to employees who test positive for the virus. They will also offer leave to employees who are unable to work due to exposure at school. The school board approved an agreement with the Mansfield School Employees Association […]
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Mansfield City School board recognizes stellar student, retired school psychologist
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools board of education routinely recognizes teachers, staff and students who exceed expectations in the district. Tuesday’s honorees were retired school psychologist John Yatko and sixth grade student Collin Kitzler. Yatko was chosen this month’s Every Student, Every Day Champion. He served 31 years as the district’s school psychologist before […]
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Mansfield officer reinstated after fatal shooting of Sean Rowe
MANSFIELD — A Mansfield police officer returned to work Tuesday after being placed on administrative leave following his involvement with a fatal shooting in Mifflin Township. Officer Paul Webb Jr. was reinstated after the Mansfield Division of Police completed an initial administrative review of the Aug. 4 shooting of Sean Rowe, Mansfield Police Chief Keith Porch […]
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Unbeaten Lucas maintains top spot in regional computer ratings
LUCAS — The Cubs tightened their stranglehold on Region 25’s top spot. Lucas maintained the top spot in this week’s regional computer ratings thanks to last week’s impressive 35-27 win over previously unbeaten Division II Lakewood. The undefeated Cubs (5-0) have 9.45 points, the second highest among Division VII schools in Ohio. Marion Local, which […]
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Plymouth announces 2021 Homecoming Court
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth High School has announced its 2021 Homecoming Court. The court includes: Freshman – Paige Letner and Hunter McClure. Sophomores – Chelsea Cunningham and Gunner Huston. Juniors – Kennedi Stumbo and Caiden Allen. Seniors – Natalie Channing and Josh Beebe, Abbie Durbin and Kyler Shepherd, Kelsey McCoy and Ethan Gillum, Kaylee Wallace and […]
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Richland County commissioners pledge $1 million in ARPA for targeted business grants
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday authorized $1 million in grants from the American Rescue Plan Act funds for local companies involved in entertainment, lodging/tourism and the food and beverage industry. The grants, ranging from $10,000 to $30,000, will be administered through a program operated by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, beginning in […]