MANSFIELD — The following Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are anticipated to affect roadways in Richland County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 3 on Facebook or X for current Richland County construction information. Interstate Projects Interstate 71 resurfacing – I-71 northbound and southbound from the Ashland County line […]
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Authorities net guns, drugs and cash in Mansfield raid
MANSFIELD — Weapons, cash and drugs were seized Thursday during a Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force raid in Mansfield, according to a press release from the METRICH Enforcement Unit. Investigators seized a shotgun, a pistol, nearly $3,000 in U.S. currency, suspected fentanyl, and approximately 100 grams of suspected cocaine. The investigation remains ongoing, and […]
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Richland County commissioners support conservation and preservation of Weller Township wetland
More than 200 acres of wetland in northeast Richland County may be preserved from development using state grant funds.
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Ontario Key Club remembers anniversary of 9/11 by planting flags at Area Agency on Aging
ONTARIO — Thursday marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Ontario Key Club, with the support of the Kiwanis Club, raised 512 flags in front of the Area Agency on Aging to commemorate the quarter century that has passed since that fateful day. Last year the club planted 175 flags. Teachers said […]
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Ram Revival: Senior Aiden Proctor helping lead Madison comeback
MANSFIELD — The once-proud Madison football program is on the rise and Aiden Proctor is leading the charge. The Rams are 2-1 and have won back-to-back games for the first time in a decade thanks in part to Proctor, a senior captain and the defense’s leading tackler. Proctor stopped by the Inside The Lines podcast […]
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‘You’re not alone”: Mansfield Playhouse highlights mental health in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
Evan Wertz grew up performing at the Mansfield Playhouse, starting at age 5. He returns to the stage for the first time in eight years in “Dear Evan Hansen.”
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Crestline schools mourn teacher killed in Fairfield County crash
CRESTLINE — A Crestline teacher died Sunday evening after a two-vehicle crash in Fairfield County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Crestline Exempted Village Schools. Cameron Lyon, 23, of Caledonia, died at Fairfield Medical Center a short time after the Sept. 6 crash on U.S. 33 near U.S. 22 in Hocking Township. Fairfield […]
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Centerburg man killed in Morrow County motorcycle crash
MARENGO – A Centerburg man was killed as a result of a three-vehicle crash in Morrow County that took place Monday night, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Randy Sheets, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Patrol. The incident took place at 7:26 p.m. in […]
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Bond set at $25,000 for Loudonville dog breeder facing 12 misdemeanor charges
Ashland Municipal Court Judge John Good set Daniel Miller’s bond at $25,000 cash, with no permitted 10-percent posting, and personal recognizance bond.
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Motorcycle passenger from Ashley killed in Sept. 4 crash on U.S. 42 in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – An Ashley woman was killed and another person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 4 in Morrow County, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Amanda Pickens, 38, of Ashley, was pronounced deceased at the scene by MorrowCounty EMS. Tyler Weaver, 30, of Cardington, was […]