MANSFIELD — Brian A. Shaver has secured the Democratic nomination for Ohio’s 5th Congressional District, emerging from a four-candidate primary race Tuesday night. Shaver defeated fellow Democrats Daniel John Burket, Martin M. Heberling III and Scott E. Tabor. According to final unofficial results from the Secretary of State website, Shaver received 28.68% of the votes […]
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Richland County voters approve multiple levy renewals & Bellville liquor option
RICHLAND COUNTY — Voters in Richland County approved multiple property tax renewals on the ballot Tuesday, along with a local liquor option in Bellville. The ballot included renewal levies in Plymouth, Perry Township and Springfield Township. Voters also decided whether the Duchess gas station at 860 State Route 97 W. could sell wine and mixed […]
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George secures GOP nomination in 5th District Court of Appeals
Matthew George, 45, has secured the Republican nomination for Ohio’s 5th District Court of Appeals, emerging from a three-candidate primary race Tuesday night. George defeated fellow Republicans Matt Donahue and Jeff Furr. According to final unofficial results from the Secretary of State website, George had 46.35 percent in the District. Of the total, 44.91 percent […]
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Directorial debut: Mansfield Playhouse veteran leads Second Stage comedy ‘Cheatin’
Kanashay Grayeagle makes her directing debut Friday night in the Second Stage comedy, “Cheatin,'” at the Mansfield Playhouse.
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Mental health, drug treatment links visible in two Richland County proclamations
The meetings and proclamations occurred in separate meetings on Tuesday morning. But the link between them was clear.
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Colorado mobilizes an untapped worker base amid a child care shortage
DENVER — Lisa Armao thinks older adults have more to offer than people realize. That’s why she’s mobilizing them to step in to a field where staffing shortages are all too common. The Early Childhood Services Corps is a Colorado-based, non-profit group that recruits and trains adults 50-and-older to lend a hand in child care […]
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News Man Weekly: Vandalism arrest, roundabouts and iHeart’s Chris Kelly
iHeart Media broadcaster Chris Kelly is the guest this week on the 96th episode of the News Man Weekly podcast.
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Shelby City Council amends water-rate structure
SHELBY — Shelby City Council amended legislation addressing water-rate structure, street paving, sidewalk repairs and housing assistance programs at Monday night’s meeting. Water rate ordinance final vote passes Council read for the third time and voted on an ordinance amending the city’s water-rate structure. The proposed changes adjust multiple components of the municipal water system, […]
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Shelby earns top seed in Division III tournament softball draw
SHELBY — A rugged girls softball tournament trail awaits top-seeded Shelby. The Whippets (18-4) earned the No. 1 seed at Sunday’s Division III tournament draw and will host Ashland (5-10) in the sectional final at 5 p.m. May 14. The winner will meet No. 4 seed Madison (10-9-1) at 4 p.m. May 21 in the […]
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Woman killed in Crawford County crash Saturday morning identified as Mansfield resident
The woman killed Saturday in a crash on U.S. 30 east of Ohio 598 has been identified as Heather Thompson of Mansfield by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.