PLYMOUTH — Motorists have been warned. The Plymouth Police Department issued a statement on its Facebook page March 23, announcing its zero tolerance policy with regard to erratic and reckless driving in the school zone on Ohio 603. Chief Charles Doan said in recent weeks, a number of individuals have claimed they were almost hit entering […]
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“Whose Wives Are They Anyway?” to open Friday
MANSFIELD — If there were ever a break from politics and gloomy weather, actor Beau Roberts said he and his playmates hope “Whose Wives Are They Anyway?” can provide enough laughter to leave worries behind. The play, which opens its doors Friday, April 8 at 8 p.m. and continues April 9, 15, 16 and 17 […]
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Shawshank site presents “Life of an Inmate Tour”
MANSFIELD — Michael Humphrey stepped out from one of the cells at the Ohio State Reformatory with handcuffs securing his wrists. An officer approached him, stating, “Inmate #77663, it’s time for your tour.” After releasing Humphrey from the handcuffs, the officer said, “Remember, we’ve got them counted so if anybody turns up missing, you know […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 5: A Hardly Settled Part
Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles by author Paul Lintern. It is set in 1831 and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of a young girl. Coming to Ohio, this summer of 1831, had been Amelia’s father’s idea. He and Uncle Jacob had […]
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Two-run seventh sends Clear Fork past Madison
MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — It wasn’t hit especially well, but it got the job done. Clear Fork’s Caitlynn Hilverding drove in what proved to be the game-winning run with a sacrifice fly that didn’t reach the cut of the outfield grass and the Colts completed a two-game sweep of Madison with a 7-5 win Wednesday […]
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Organ donation walk brings awareness to Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Nearly 50 people trekked .8 miles from the Richland County Foundation to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital on Wednesday to help raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation awareness. The walk was in correlation with the 2016 Transplant Games in Cleveland Ohio beginning June 10 through 15. Participants of the Olympic-style games are living […]
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Blust Avenue Teaching Garden gains new shed, six raised beds
MANSFIELD — Three contiguous parcels of land along Blust Avenue were vacant lots, littered with trash and debris this time last year. Now, the area is home to 19 raised beds and a hoop house. And thanks to the Lowe’s Heroes program, North End Community Improvement Collaborative’s Blust Avenue Teaching Garden will soon include a […]
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Missing 15-year-old girl is found safe
MANSFIELD — Milanie Cline, a 15-year-old local girl reported missing on March 31, has been found and is reported to be safe. “We want to say thanks to the community for their assistance in this case,” said Patricia Harrelson, executive director for Richland County Children Services. Cline was reported missing while in the agency’s temporary […]
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Richland Co. Sheriff seeks help for probe into 2-year-old’s head injuries
MANSFIELD — A severely injured 2-year-old child has triggered an investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Steve Sheldon announced Wednesday afternoon the Major Crimes Unit is conducting a probe into the circumstances surrounding injuries suffered by 2-year-old Marlie Milner. The toddler was taken to OhioHealth by a family member on Tuesday afternoon. “Doctors […]