SPRINGFIELD — Following a series of unfounded bomb threats made to schools within the Springfield City School District, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Monday that he has authorized a contingent of troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Mobile Field Force to provide added security at each of the district’s 18 school buildings. “Many of these threats […]
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Stars shine at Mansfield Sr. passing scrimmage
MANSFIELD — Even without one of the top high school quarterbacks in the country, the Mansfield Senior passing scrimmage lived up to its marquee billing. Senior High welcomed some of the premier programs in Ohio to Arlin Field for its annual seven-on-seven tournament on a sun-soaked Tuesday. Two-time defending Division IV state champ Cleveland Glenville […]
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Single point of access allowed for new auto parts store along Lexington Avenue
MANSFIELD — O’Reilly Auto Parts plans a new store along a heavily traveled section of Lexington Avenue, just south of the Kroger store. City engineer Bob Bianchi and Mansfield City Council went on the record Tuesday night to help protect motorists as lawmakers approved a resolution to ensure the road into the new store will […]
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Lakewood St. Edward drums Hilliard Bradley to reach state finals
MANSFIELD — Lakewood St. Edward has a three-peat in its cross-hairs thanks to the exploits of Brandon White. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound sophomore ripped off 241 yards on 40 carries and scored three touchdowns to help the Eagles soar past Hilliard Bradley 26-3 in Friday night’s Division I state semifinal at Arlin Field in Mansfield. The […]
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Seniors discuss emergency preparedness during Area Agency on Aging Panel
ONTARIO — Laughter erupted from more than 100 senior citizens, all gathered at circular tables at the Area Agency on Aging’s meeting room. Chief Adam Spellman had just finished telling the group of gray-haired guests about a free program available through the Springfield Township Fire Department. If a senior citizen wants to confirm their fire […]
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Fatal Ohio school bus crash leads to felony charge
GERMAN TOWNSHIP – Hermanio Joseph, 35, of Springfield, was arrested Wednesday and charged with fourth-degree felony aggravated vehicular homicide after a fatal school bus crash Tuesday in Clark County. There were 22 students injured in the incident on State Route 41 (Troy Road) near Lawrenceville Road in German Township at 8:16 a.m. Joseph was […]