MANSFIELD, Ohio – Richland County Commissioners are working diligently to pass the county’s 2016 budget by the end of 2015. If that happens, commissioners say it would be the first time in recent memory. “I think it would make it so much easier for the departments and elected officials if they know starting Jan. 1 […]
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Dan Hardwick to run for county commissioner
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Former Richland County Commissioner Daniel Hardwick has filed petitions to again run for a county commissioner’s seat. Hardwick, a Republican candidate, was a county commissioner from 2000 to 2005. He will face recently announced candidate Connie Garber in the Republican primary, which is set for May 6. Both Garber and Hardwick seek […]
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Shelby bids farewell to longtime board member
SHELBY, Ohio – Shelby’s Board of Education meeting on Dec. 14 marked the end of an era for one board member. Vice President Bill Roush officially retired from the Shelby Board of Education on Monday after 16 years of service. Roush’s fellow board members as well as Superintendent Tim Tarvin presented him with a commendation […]
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Mansfield council to consider sewer rate increase
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield City Council will consider legislation that will raise Mansfield property owners’ sewer rates beginning in 2016. In 2014, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued orders for Mansfield to perform improvements to its treatment plant and collections system, City Engineer Bob Bianchi said. “The issue is really two-fold,” Bianchi said. “Number one, […]
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Mansfield’s polygamist pastor on Dr. Phil Friday
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Thom Miller, the Mansfield polygamist pastor who gained international attention in early December, will be featured on the national talkshow Dr. Phil on Friday, according to the show’s website. The listing details read: “Thom says he’s a polygamist and he recently ‘wed,’ and is expecting a child, with 19-year-old Reba — with […]
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Zahn leading charge for Minutemen
LEXINGTON, Ohio — If Joey Zahn appears to be playing with a greater sense of urgency this season, it’s with good reason. Lexington’s senior point guard knows he is running out of time. The Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, Zahn scored 29 points in a pair of wins over the weekend. He dropped 17 […]
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Lady Lex on the rebound
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Brooke Thompson has played through the bad times. That has made the first few weeks of her senior season all the sweeter. Lexington heads into this week’s Richland Source NOL-OCC Challenge with a 2-2 record. Lady Lex has won more conference games this season (two) than in the past three years combined […]
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Toy Time brings Christmas cheer to local children
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Almost 1,000 Richland County children will find presents under their tree on Christmas morning thanks to the efforts of Toy Time staff and volunteers. Over the weekend a total of 384 families visited the 280 N. Diamond St. facility to receive Christmas gifts for their youngsters. According to director Teresa Boner, that […]
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Melanie Wheeler’s battle continues; Galion raises over $14,000
GALION, Ohio — Galion residents continue to show support for Melanie Wheeler, the sixth grade girl who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in October. Angela Heckert, a family friend, said fundraising efforts are ongoing. For example, on Saturday, Dec. 12, Galion Middle School hosted a spaghetti dinner to benefit the family. The […]
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Merry Madison Christmas rounds into final week
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Students and staff at Madison High School are rounding into the final week of the Merry Madison Christmas project. On Friday, math teacher Tracey Burden received a gift from a student to go directly toward the project. “One kid brought in four cases of vegetables this morning,” Burden said. “I said, ‘You […]