MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Commissioners passed the second resolution for the Richland Mental Health and Recovery Services’ 10-year, 1-mill renewal tax levy during their meeting on Tuesday, effectively putting the levy on the November ballot. The commissioners invited Joe Trolian, Executive Director of Richland Mental Health and Recovery Services, to explain what the […]
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Heavy Metal: Richland County home to three of state’s best throwers
ONTARIO, Ohio — Nobody would blame Hebron Lakewood shot putter Mat French if he petitioned the Ohio High School Athletic Association for a change in regional assignment. The junior ran into a Richland County blockade at last week’s Division II Lexington regional meet. French’s best throw of 56 feet, 7.5 inches would have been good […]
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Simon Majumdar dishes out Indian cuisine and stories with Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio – “Every town I go to I have these ‘who knew’ moments: Like who knew I would be serving chicken tikka masala in Mansfield, Ohio to a hundred people?” Simon Majumdar said. Majumdar, a food critic, journalist, and Food Network personality, served the dish Monday evening at Ed Pickens’ Café on Main. Majumdar […]
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Bellville First Thursdays to feature shopping and music
BELLVILLE, Ohio – The Bellville Revitalization Group and The Clear Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce are partnering to bring shopping and music to downtown Bellville with First Thursdays. On June 4, July 2 and Aug. 6, many downtown businesses will stay open from 5 to 7 p.m. Some of the businesses will offer special prices, […]
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Mohican MTB 100 draws hundreds, locals
BELLVILLE, Ohio — David Jolin was just one of nearly 700 men and women who jumped on his mountain bike this weekend for the 100-mile race through the Mohican forest in Loudonville — the Mohican MTB (Mountain Bike) 100. Racers from all over the nation and world came to find sanction on a saddle. “It’s […]
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Lex senior realizes dream
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Mason Dragos had plenty of time to think and the Lexington senior didn’t always like what was running through his head. Lying in bed recovering from an accidental gunshot wound, the Lexington senior thought his dream of winning a state championship had slipped away. “I wasn’t sure if it was going to […]
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Monica family invested in local community
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Members of the Monica family firmly believe in the idea of supporting the community, which, in turn, has impacted how they run their nine McDonald’s restaurants. “We try to keep things local,” Jeff Monica, owner-operator of four McDonald’s restaurants in the area, said of the family business. Fellow McDonald’s restaurant owner-operators in […]
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Lucas moves closer to Dollar General building a store
LUCAS, Ohio–The possibility of Dollar General opening a store in Lucas has been an ongoing discussion for two years. A Dollar General store would provide Lucas with the first retail store in the village for several years, provided the property will be rezoned. Two properties currently under consideration for the store are located at 15 […]
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Lending a helping hand: Mission Possible aids veterans
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Regardless of the weather conditions, J.D. Riley takes to the streets of Mansfield daily to help those in need, specifically homeless, elderly and injured veterans, as part of “Mission Possible.” Mission Possible is a nonprofit organization that aids those who have served or are currently serving in the military. Riley, who is […]
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Wellness and beauty in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio –Mansfield can find health and beauty in the Carrousel District with both Vitality Natural Wellness and Med Spa and Bankz Salon & Spa now open for business. Bankz opened its doors in early May and Vitality in late January. Although Dr. Melissa McRae, of Vitality, and Andi Hale, of Bankz, co-own the former […]