MANSFIELD, Ohio — Spitzer Motor Speedway is on track for an eventful season in 2016. The schedule, slated to run from May through September (tentatively), features Friday night biweekly shows for $5 and special events on varying Saturdays and Sundays for $15. Children 15 and younger can get in free for all events. “We’re trying […]
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Conservancy group seeks to preserve scenic value of John Todd Park
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield City Council will consider a proposal to grant a conservation easement on portions of John Todd Park. The easement would go to the North Central Ohio Land Conservancy Inc. and the Richland County Park District Board. During Tuesday’s council meeting, Eric Miller, president of the North Central Ohio Land Conservancy, explained […]
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Mansfield BOE ends treasurer hunt by hiring Kuehnle
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mansfield BOE unanimously voted and approved the hiring of a permanent treasurer, Robert Kuehnle, during Tuesday’s meeting. “I’m very happy,” board president Renda Cline said after the meeting. “He is very experienced and detail oriented. He’s going to help the board understand financial happenings in order to better the district.” According […]
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Richland Co. Development Group hosts state officials
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Development Group (RCDG) hosted a number of visitors from the Statehouse in Columbus at their Tuesday meeting. Senator Larry Obhof, Representative Mark Romanchuk and Dan Risko of the Ohio Treasurer’s Office were present Tuesday to update RCDG on progress in the state and recap the year’s successes in business […]
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“Spread the Light” promotes pride in local safety forces
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Richland County will be bathed in blue light next week in support of local safety forces. From Jan. 10 through Jan. 16, the county will observe “Spread the Light” week. All Richland County residents, municipalities, businesses, churches, schools and organizations are asked to come together by putting a blue light bulb on […]
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Authorities: Woman robs KeyBank on Ashland Road
MANSFIELD, Ohio (UPDATED at 4 p.m. ) — The KeyBank on Ashland Road in Mansfield was robbed by a woman on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 1 p.m., according to authorities. A Richland County Sheriff press release described the suspect as a white female, approximately 5 feet 6 inches. According to a photograph released to the […]
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Under Pressure: Flames turn up heat on Bulldogs
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Flames turned up the heat Monday at The Furnace. Mansfield Christian forced 26 turnovers and sailed to a 76-32 win over Crestline in Mid-Buckeye Conference action. MCS (3-4) scored 34 points off Crestline miscues. “It’s been a problem for us all season. We’re averaging about 24 turnovers a game,” said first-year […]
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Shelby Fire seeks 3 equipment grants
SHELBY, Ohio – The Shelby Fire Department hopes to purchase new equipment in the year 2016, with assistance from three competitive grants. During Monday night’s meeting, Shelby City Council approved the mayor as director of public safety to apply for three grants on behalf of the Shelby Fire Department. “For two of the grants there […]
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City Garden Cafe employees donate tips to support animals
MANSFIELD, Ohio — City Garden Cafe employee Nicole Streff is happy to give some of the tip money she earned over the past year to support a local animal welfare organization. “I love animals,” she said. “I have a dog and a cat at home.” Streff is one of six employees at the cafe who […]