MANSFIELD — Full-time Richland County employees need permission to work at other jobs. That has been the policy for years, according to Human Resources Director Kelly Christiansen, though it just recently cropped up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during a county commissioners’ meeting with department heads Thursday, the long-time HR director said the county learned […]
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Lexington’s oldest resident turns 106
LEXINGTON — Ed Harpster has seen and lived through days that most will only know through history books. Lexington’s oldest resident was born on June 4, 1914 in Republic, Ohio. On Thursday, his family celebrated his 106th birthday by inviting the community to drive by, honk their horns and wave. Harpster spent the day in […]
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Gov. DeWine announces entertainment facilities may re-open June 10
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday announced the reopening of certain facilities, including certain entertainment venues, with health and safety restrictions. “As I’ve said, Ohioans are able to do two things at once. We can continue to limit the spread of COVID-19 while we safely reopen our economy. It is up to each […]
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Oh look, it’s raining again in Ohio … honestly??
Welcome to Ohio. Please swim anywhere you like. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland delivers more bad news these days than a metro traffic helicopter during Friday afternoon rush hour. In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s raining again. A lot. And it may get worse. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. So the National Weather Service has […]
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Land bank backs affordable housing initiatives for NECIC, Area Agency on Aging
MANSFIELD — From senior housing in the west end to affordable apartments north of downtown, the gears are moving for multiple special housing projects in Mansfield. The Richland County Land Bank board voted Wednesday to commit multiple parcels of land to the North End Community Improvement Collaborative for its affordable housing initiative. According to sketches […]
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4th Richland County COVID-19 death became ill at long-term care facility
MANSFIELD — Richland County’s fourth reported COVID-19 related death was a 90-year-old man who became ill while living in a nursing home or long-term care facility, Richland Public Health reported Wednesday afternoon. “While the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the world, we are still saddened when a death hits close to home. Our employees wish […]
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Body found in Kokosing River identified as missing Mount Gilead man
MOUNT VERNON – The body found in the Kokosing River on Sunday has been identified as the Mount Gilead man who went missing in the area one week prior. The Mount Vernon Police Department received notice from the Knox County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday that the body found was that of Jason Wayne Taylor, 40, […]
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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio postponed
LEXINGTON — One of the longest-standing events at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course has fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic — at least for the time being. Track officials, in conjunction with the American Motorcyclist Association, announced Wednesday the postponement of the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days scheduled for July 10 to 12 at the venerable road […]
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Q&A: Understanding and responding to racism
Over the past few years, I’ve had my worldview shifted and shattered as I learned from Black friends, authors and leaders what my privilege looked like, through their shared glimpses of what being Black in America looks like. The most important thing I’m learning is that my role as a White woman in this conversation […]
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New hires bolstering Mansfield Fire Department may alleviate manpower shortages
MANSFIELD — It appears new hires in the Mansfield Fire Department will help alleviate manpower shortages that have led to frequent daily closures of one of the city’s five stations. That was the message from Safety Service Director Lori Cope and fire Chief Steve Strickling on Tuesday night during a City Council safety committee meeting, […]