TIRO — Authorities and Richland County Children Services asked Tuesday for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old and her newborn baby. Trinity Bonds, 16, has been missing since Sunday, May 3, from Tiro, Ohio. She reportedly left with her newborn baby, Navier Bonds, who was born April 17. Trinity is a black female, […]
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Richland County commissioners unhappy with state’s COVID-19 communications, protocols
MANSFIELD — Richland County Commissioner Marilyn John learned via late-night text about the planned statewide crackdown on bars and restaurants that don’t comply with social-distancing requirements while re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Mike DeWine made the announcement during his daily 2 p.m. press briefing, warning restaurant and bar owners could lose liquor licenses and/or face […]
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Mansfield Christian plans drive-in graduation ceremony for May 31
MANSFIELD — It’s been a trying year for Mansfield Christian’s Class of 2020, but superintendent Cy Smith thinks the Flames will burn brightly. Mansfield Christian’s traditional graduation ceremony plans were scrapped because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, MCS will host a drive-in ceremony at 3 p.m. May 31 in the parking lot of Berean […]
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Shelby hires engineering firm for phase 1 of Main Street revitalization plan
SHELBY — The first phase of the Shelby Main Street Corridor Plan is underway with a local civil engineering consultant at the helm. Shelby City Council unanimously passed a resolution on Monday to enter into an agreement with K.E. McCartney and Associates, Inc. for engineering services and final design for the Shelby Streetscape Project. This is the […]
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Report: Our findings from the 2020 Reader Survey
Back in February — you know, a million years ago — we conducted the largest, most comprehensive reader survey in our short history. You can view the survey results here. Nearly 2,900 readers across four counties took the time to help us become a better news organization. The results of the survey, combined with in-person […]
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Federal grant will allow 3rd St. Family Health Services to test for COVID-19
MANSFIELD — Third Street Family Health Services is ready to take on a more active role in the fight against COVID-19 thanks to a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The community health center headquartered in Mansfield was one of 51 agencies across Ohio chosen to receive a portion of the $17.4 million in […]
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Loudonville to join KMAC in football for 2022 season
LOUDONVILLE – The Knox Morrow Athletic Conference has found a replacement for Highland – at least in one sport. KMAC Commissioner Barry Wolf announced Monday night that Loudonville will join the conference for football in 2022. Highland is scheduled to leave the KMAC for the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference following the 2021 football season. All of […]
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DeWine assembling enforcement team to crack down on noncompliant Ohio bars, restaurants
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Monday that he is assembling an enforcement team to ensure that bars and restaurants are operating safely under the Responsible RestartOhio plan. Bars and restaurants reopened to patrons for outdoor dining on Friday. Dine-in service is scheduled to resume on May 21. “We know that many Ohio bars […]
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It’s a Hit: Southwest Little League batting cages at Sterkel Park nearing completion
MANSFIELD — The immediate future is still a little murky, but Mansfield’s Southwest Little League is planning for its long-term health. SWLL officials joined apprentices from Mansfield’s International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 688 at Sterkel Park on Saturday morning to continue work on an indoor hitting facility. Apprentices in the IBEW Local 688’s Joint […]
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Shelby woman raises money to provide iPads for ICU patients at Mansfield Hospital
MANSFIELD — Though many hospitals around the world are continuing to take precautions and ensure their patients are safe, it doesn’t stop the loneliness and isolation those patients feel. Shelby resident Bonnie Banichar started a GoFundMe page to raise enough money to provide iPads to ICU patients in OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. “I hate just sitting […]