An economic opportunities forum was held Thursday at Deer Ridge Golf Club to discuss Ohio shale development. Several protestors stood at the entrance to the golf club’s drive, but “fracking,” the abbreviated descriptor for hydraulic fracturing, was not at the heart of the discussion. The forum brought together nearly 100 representatives of the Richland and […]
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Voegele fire leaves residents displaced
Voegele apartment residents were displaced from their homes following a fire on June 26 and it appears that a gas line in the building had been struck by lightning. Residents either individually found their own alternate housing, evacuated to a Red Cross shelter, or were provided hotel rooms by the Red Cross. When they can […]
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Area youth enjoy summer science camp
This week Shelby Science Camp encouraged children to put their thinking hats on and explore the science world at Seltzer Park in Shelby. This is the first year that the camp has taken place and it has been a success. “It’s been going well The. kids are very enthusiastic about learning,” said Nichole Witchey-Putnam, director […]
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Flame of Hope runs south
Richland County law enforcement personnel showed their support of the Special Olympics by participating in the 27th annual Torch Run this morning. The run kicked off around 8:30 a.m. at the Kroger on Lexington Avenue, sponsor of this event for the past eight years. About twelve people participated, including law enforcement officials from various Richland […]
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About the Video: Soap Box Derby of 1939
With a rich tradition dating back to the 1930s, the North Central Ohio Soap Box has been fixture in downtown Mansfield. To celebrate the upcoming derby, we would like to share this short video clip from 1939. The clip was filmed and narrated by filmmaker and projectionist Harry DeLaney, for screening at the Ohio Theater […]
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Warrant results in arrests, seizure of pharmaceuticals and guns
On June 27, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Violent Crimes Impact Team (VCIT) and Major Crimes Unit conducted a High Intensity Patrol Operation. The operation initiated with the execution of a search warrant on the first block of Carpenter Road, Mansfield. The search warrant was a result from a joint six-month investigation, involving the U.S. […]
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Teams take strides for Relay for Life Saturday
“My gift to Richland County was helping bring the Relay for Life fundraiser. I knew what I went through and that it was necessary to do this fundraiser,” said Norbert Peiker. Peiker is a 17-year cancer survivor and his gift was to bring the relay to Richland County. The event will be held this Saturday […]
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Fire evacuates residents in historic Voegele building
Wednesday night the Mansfield Fire Department was called to 211 N. Main St., Mansfield with report of fire at 7:59 p.m. The department responded to the Voegele apartments which included 21 occupied residences. “I called it in,” said resident Valerie Harper, who lives in apartment G02, “I heard a ‘pop’ and went to the elevator […]
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Lincoln Highway Marker Unveiled on Park Avenue
The Lincoln Highway Association and the Richland County Bicentennial Committee have been planning the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Highway for a decade. Yesterday, all that planning came to fruition with the dedication of a new Lincoln Highway marker post at the five way intersection along Marion Avenue and Park Avenue. Lincoln Highway travelers from […]
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Gas prices go down and offer deals
On Tuesday, the price of unleaded gas at the Moto Mart at Trimble Rd. and Fourth St. started at $3.39 9/10 and remained one of the best prices in Mansfield. With local prices at nearly $4 a gallon recently, Tuesday’s price allowed local motorists a reprieve. The Shell gas station on S. Diamond and Fourth […]