MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s own Gothic gem will kick off its holiday season this weekend. Oak Hill Cottage is open April through December for docent-led tours. But during the Christmas season, the home takes on a special charm. Alan Wigton of the Richland County Historical Society said volunteers have spent the week decorating the house for Christmas […]
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Ferndale Avenue double-homicide allegedly stemmed from gang dispute
MANSFIELD — A dispute between two gangs in Mansfield led to a shooting at an 810 Ferndale Ave. party that left two people dead and four others wounded on Oct. 27. That was the testimony Thursday afternoon from Mansfield police Sgt. Jered Kingsborough, a detective in the major crimes division. The testimony came during a […]
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Friendly House awarded $108K in ARPA funds from Richland County commissioners
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners Thursday formally approved awarding the Friendly House a total of $108,614 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for two projects at the non-profit facility. Funds will allow Friendly House to purchase an emergency generator and also install new sidewalks at the 380 N. Mulberry St. facility. Commissioners had informally approved […]
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UPDATE: No injuries after Mansfield standoff ends peacefully
UPDATED: This story was updated at 10:29 p.m. MANSFIELD — A standoff situation on Glessner Avenue ended late Tuesday night “without incident and without injury,” according to Mansfield Police Chief Keith Porch. Police said a man named Ronnie Bays barricaded himself and at least one other person inside 161 Glessner Ave. for most of Tuesday. […]
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Sun Graphics sells business to Columbus couple
MANSFIELD — Sun Graphics customers will see new leadership at the Longview Avenue office following Diane Brown announcing her retirement.
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Boys Football Roundup – November 10, 2023
Boys Football Roundup – November 10, 2023
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NAMI graduates 31st class of crisis intervention trained officers
MANSFIELD — A collaboration between mental health boards, police departments and the Mansfield Playhouse graduated 23 officers on Friday.
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Mansfield City Council will have 2 new faces in January
MANSFIELD — There will be two new faces when Mansfield City Council convenes for the first time in 2023. Democrat Cynthia Daley and Republican Deborah Mount were elected Tuesday to represent the 4th and 6th wards, respectively. Daley, a political newcomer, will replace current Councilman Alomar Davenport, whom she defeated in the May primary. Mount […]
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Blankenship earns return to Mansfield Finance Director’s office
MANSFIELD — Kelly Blankenship knows the way to the finance director’s office in the Municipal Building. She has been there before — and is now headed back. The Republican, who served as the city’s finance director from 2007 to 2011, earned another four-year term on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Jon VanHarlingen, a former City Council member. […]
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Richland County Mental Health board sets hearing for director on Nov. 13
MANSFIELD — A hearing into administrative “neglect of duty” allegations against Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Executive Director Joe Trolian is scheduled for Nov. 13. That session, scheduled for 5:30 p.m., was announced after an executive session on Monday evening during a special board meeting at the agency offices on East First Street. […]