MANSFIELD — Southwest Little League became the latest COVID-19 casualty. The SWLL board decided Wednesday to cancel its 2020 season because of a myriad of issues brought on by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Due to insurance and parents pulling their kids, we decided to cancel our season,” SWLL board member Audrey Restelli said. “It was […]
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Ontario continues with fireworks plans for Fourth of July
ONTARIO — Ontario plans to host its Fourth of July firework show, Mayor Randy Hutchinson told city council Wednesday evening. Hutchinson said the fireworks are currently scheduled and will take place as long as the state standards can be met. “We’re still moving ahead with the fireworks. I know some cities have stopped it but […]
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Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League cancels 2020 season
GALION — The Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League is shutting it down for the year. The GLSCL board of directors announced Wednesday the 2020 season would be canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. League officials had hoped to begin play on July 1, but with no end of the health crisis in sight the […]
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Richland County Foundation celebrates 75th anniversary of community giving
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Foundation used an unconventional method Wednesdasy to celebrate its 75th anniversary Wednesday — via Zoom and Facebook Live. “Today was supposed to be a celebration of 75 years of service to Richland County,” said Brady Groves, president of the Richland County Foundation. “I’m positive that we have continued with the […]
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Lake County judge rules Ohio health dept. lockdown orders went too far
PAINESVILLE — A county judge on the shores of Lake Erie ruled Wednesday that Ohio has overstepped its authority in closing gyms and fitness centers for two months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In ordering an injunction that immediately allows gyms and health clubs to reopen, Lake County Common Pleas Court Judge Eugene Lucci […]
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DMI postpones start of Final Friday concert series
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield Inc. has officially postponed the start of the 2020 Final Friday season. The decision was announced on the Facebook page for The Brickyard on Monday evening, citing Gov. Mike DeWine’s orders on mass gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s concert series was originally scheduled to begin on May 29. “(We) […]
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Dulce Amor serves up Mexican sweets
MANSFIELD — Richland County has its fair share of Mexican restaurants, ice cream parlors and coffee shops. But Lexington Avenue’s newest eatery, Dulce Amor, might be the first to combine all three. Dulce Amor opened April 24 at 1350 Lexington Avenue. It’s a family business, owned and operated by Jesus, Luis and Natalia Davalos and […]
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5-year forecast projects increased debt for Mansfield City Schools
MANSFIELD — Finances dominated the discussion during Tuesday’s meeting of the Mansfield City school board. Interim treasurer Jill Smith gave an overview of the five-year forecast, which projected the district will continue spending more than it brings in over the next five years. Mansfield City Schools Five Year Forecast, May 2020 Smith predicted the district’s […]
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Mansfield City Council OKs countywide plan that could include litter control enforcement officer
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Tuesday approved the new five-year plan for the Richland County Solid Waste District, which could include a litter control enforcement officer. According to the 210-page plan, a litter patrol officer in the sheriff’s department could be created that would help enforce illegal dumping and other violations within the county, […]
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Lex youth league cancels season, other communities push forward
LEXINGTON — Mike Bichsel didn’t want to pull the plug, but the president of the Lexington Baseball Softball Association didn’t see any choice. The LBSA board of directors announced over the weekend the cancellation of the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Mike DeWine last week announced recreational baseball and softball leagues (along […]