MANSFIELD — The Richland County Foundation’s third annual day of giving takes place on Nov. 28. Richland Gives encourages community members to give to their favorite nonprofits through this online giving platform. The effort empowers nonprofit leaders to communicate the impact of their programs and services on the community. In 2016 Friendly House raised $8,335, the […]
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Shelby’s Armstrong commits to Virginia
SHELBY — He collected his school’s first ever regional championship trophy on Friday and committed to Virginia on Monday. It’s been a busy few days for Shelby’s Brennan Armstrong. One of the top-ranked dual threat quarterbacks in Ohio, Armstrong announced he has verbally committed to the Cavaliers and shut down his recruitment. Armstrong had committed […]
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King of the Hill: Senior standout pushes Shelby into state semifinals
SHELBY — Bellevue didn’t learn its lesson the first time and Brady Hill made the Redmen pay again. The Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, Hill caught a pair of touchdown passes, returned a kickoff 85 yards for a score and set up another TD with a 67 yard punt return as Shelby won the […]
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Ashland’s Tree of Lights to honor loved ones on Dec. 1
ASHLAND — As part of Ashland’s Miracle on Main Street, Hospice of North Central Ohio will host its traditional Tree of Lights in a new way. On Friday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m., a brief, meaningful ceremony will take place outside at the Corner Park on Main Street and Claremont Avenue. A pine tree donated […]
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North central Ohio authorities seek 4 men in this week’s Most Wanted
MANSFIELD — North central Ohio authorities are in search of four men in this week’s Most Wanted list. The list includes the following people: Aaron Stansberry, 32, is 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is sought for weapons under disability. Officials say he has ties to the Mansfield area. Johnny Prichard, […]
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Richland Area Chamber of Commerce officials proclaim Saturday as a day to shop small
MANSFIELD – As the holiday shopping season fast approaches, a group of Richland County’s elected officials gathered Monday to remind the community of “Small Business Saturday.” Representatives of the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce, many local mayors and others met at 9 a.m. in Relax, It’s Just Coffee to proclaim Saturday, Nov. 25 as “Small […]
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Mansfield Sisters featured on paranormal T.V. show Nov. 21
MANSFIELD — When Annie Tarpley was 8-years-old, she had her first paranormal experience. “There was a shadow across that walked across the floor,” she remembered. “I told my mother about it, and she thought maybe it was my dad.” Tartly said she knew it couldn’t have been her father because he had a wooden leg […]
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Bucyrus Police officer becomes hit-skip victim while investigating hit-skip
BUCYRUS — A Bucyrus Police officer was treated and released from Bucyrus Hospital after he was struck by a vehicle on Friday at approximately 5:56 p.m. According to a Bucyrus Police report, the officer was investigating a previous hit-skip accident in the 500 block of South Walnut Street. While conducting his probe, the officer on […]
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Historic district proposal could pave the way for tax credits
MANSFIELD — A proposed historic district designation in downtown Mansfield would enable eligible property owners to apply for federal historic tax credits, which would offset the cost of renovations. Mansfield City Council approved legislation authorizing the safety-service director to accept two grants, each worth $12,000, on behalf of the Mansfield Historic Preservation Commission. One grant […]
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Employers want to meet professionals at Thanksgiving Eve event
MANSFIELD – As people travel home this Thanksgiving, a first-time event in downtown Mansfield aims to capitalize on the holiday and perhaps entice some folks to stay. With careers and families elsewhere, moving back home may seem daunting. But to make the transition more viable, the Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) is holding Rethink Richland, a business […]