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Mansfield schools’ interim treasurer out of consideration; new hire in line
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield City Schools’ interim treasurer Trevor Gummere is out of consideration for the district’s permanent treasurer. Board president Renda Cline said Gummere withdrew his name from the candidacy during executive session of a recent board meeting. “Those things happen,” Cline said. “Our plan is to get someone in there soon.” Gummere said […]
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Galion enters $987K loan agreement, accepts HTI building donation
GALION, Ohio — Galion City Council passed a resolution Tuesday that entered the city into a $987,740 revolving loan fund agreement with Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing. OCCH is a nonprofit investment firm out of Columbus that has worked with Galion in restoring the Central Hotel Apartments on the square. As part of the deal, […]
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Carlisle says farewell to Shelby Council
SHELBY, Ohio – Shelby City Council member Pat Carlisle served at her last council meeting on Monday evening. After six years and three terms serving on Shelby City Council, an emotional Carlisle said she is only looking forward. “I’m looking forward to the changes that are about to occur in my life,” she said on […]
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Teen to be sentenced Jan. 27 for role in infant’s death
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The 19-year-old woman found with a decomposing baby in her car trunk will be sentenced on Jan. 27 for her role in the incident. During a change of plea hearing in Richland County Juvenile Court on Monday, officials say the woman admitted to abuse of corpse, a fifth-degree felony, and an amended […]
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Urgent care facility moving into vacant White Castle building in Ontario
ONTARIO, Ohio — An urgent care facility is moving into the former White Castle building, located at 375 N. Lexington-Springmill Road. During a special meeting Tuesday morning, the Ontario City Planning Commission approved a final site plan for a change of use from fast food/retail to a medical use in a “B” Business District. “As […]
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Shelby reluctantly passes income tax ordinance
SHELBY, Ohio – The city of Shelby halfheartedly passed legislation amending the city’s municipal income tax on Monday night, waiting until the last possible moment to do so according to state mandates. The Ohio General Assembly enacted House Bill 5 in December 2014 mandating that municipal income tax codes be amended by Jan. 1, 2016. […]
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Giving Tree an area holiday staple
ONTARIO, Ohio – Thanks to the Giving Tree at the Richland Mall, several families in Richland County will celebrate Christmas Day with gifts. The Giving Tree, which began Nov. 14 at the Richland Mall, is a partnership between the mall, the Salvation Army, the Richland County Children’s Auxiliary, and Volunteers of America. The idea was […]
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Merry Madison Christmas rings through community
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Piles of presents, cookies and other goodies were gathered by students and staff at Madison High School just before their break. The goal for the Merry Madison Christmas program was to bring a happy holiday to eight families in the district. Mission accomplished. For the past few weeks, students and staff have been raising […]