ASHLAND, Ohio – Richland County and the surrounding areas have seen a number of school-based bomb threats this school year, and according to one national school safety expert, these incidents are part of a trend. School safety expert Dr. Amy Klinger says her research over the last 18 months shows a dramatic increase in school-based […]
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Mansfield Art Center to host teachers workshop March 17
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield site of the Kennedy Center’s Partners in Education program will offer an arts integration professional development workshop for teachers on March 17. Jamin Carter, of Focus 5 Arts Integration Consulting (Virginia) will lead “Reading Portraits as Biographies: Observe. Infer. Inquire.” This professional development workshop, at the Mansfield Art Center, is geared towards educators and […]
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Slow start haunts Galion in district semifinal loss
NORWALK, Ohio — In less time than it takes to boil an egg, Western Reserve had built a lead Galion couldn’t overcome. The third-seeded Rough Riders scored the first 11 points and kept up the heat in a resounding 65-47 win over the Tigers in the late game of a Division III district semifinal doubleheader […]
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Fireworks part of GOP sheriff’s debate
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff challenger Jerry Botdorf sparred with incumbent Steve Sheldon at a GOP primary debate Thursday in Mansfield Senior High School’s auditorium. News Journal Editor Ted Daniels moderated the event, which lasted about 30 minutes. The first question, similar to the commissioners’ debate, asked the candidates to describe their qualifications for the […]
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Richland Co. commissioner candidates face off in debate
MANSFIELD — Three commissioner candidates, including incumbent Tim Wert took the stage Thursday night for their chance to debate on local issues at Mansfield Senior High School’s auditorium. The challengers and Wert had 45 minutes to answer questions collated by News Journal. Editor Ted Daniels moderated the event. After candidates had their opportunities to introduce […]
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RMC speaker advises local leaders on management style
MANSFIELD — A group of Richland County supervisors were instructed to approach their employees with intelligence and sensitivity on Thursday morning during a Regional Manufacturing Coalition meeting at Gorman-Rupp. The event was geared toward boosting the development of emotionally intelligent leaders. Scott Warrick, of Scott Warrick’s Consulting, Coaching and Training Services, spoke to approximately 40 […]
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Authorities say kidnapping, robbery claims are false alarm
MANSFIELD (UPDATED 4:45 p.m.) — Authorities are sorting through a wild Thursday that began with allegations of kidnapping and robbery and appear to be at an end with no charges filed. It all began when a woman said she was kidnapped Thursday afternoon, taken to Richland Bank on Trimble Road and told to withdraw funds […]
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Return to Glory: St. Peter’s in district title game for first time since 2005
MANSFIELD, Ohio — No program in Richland County has been to the Final Four more frequently, but extended postseason runs have become a thing of the past at St. Peter’s. The new generation of Spartans would like to revisit those glory days. Second-seeded St. Peter’s (22-3) will play No. 1 Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic […]
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Galion Schools threat leads to teen’s arrest
GALION — A Crestline 18-year-old was arrested Thursday after Galion Police say the student made threats on social media that he was “’bout to shoot up Galion Schools.” The student was not in the immediate area, therefore Galion City Schools did not go into lockdown, according to a press release issued by the Galion Police […]
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Breeze Thru Car & Truck Wash gives before receiving
MANSFIELD – The opening of Jason Carroll’s new car wash and detail business was a calling of the divine kind. Nearly three years ago, after acquiring a new building at 410 Sixth Ave. in Mansfield, Carroll’s facility was anointed by Pastor John Harris of Armor Bearers Ministries. During the anointing, Carroll was told that God […]