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Twenty-Eight Suspects Indicted After METRICH Drug Sweep

7 Nov , 2019

On Wednesday, November 6 the METRICH Enforcement Unit with assistance from the U.S. Marshal’s Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF), the Ohio State Highway Patrol Special Response Team (OSP-SRT), the Mansfield Division of Police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted a large scale drug sweep. METRICH Commander Lt. Jason Bammann stated that METRICH detectives targeted 28 suspects during this sweep and conducted a total of 2 search warrants. The 28 suspects were indicted by the Richland County Grand Jury on 56 counts of drug trafficking and other related charges. Read More

Crime, Drugs, METRICH

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Welcome To Mansfield’s New Holiday Radio Station

7 Nov , 2019

iHeartMedia/Ashland-Mansfield Debuts ”Christmas 107.7”

iHeartMedia/Ashland-Mansfield Debuts ”Christmas 107.7” iHeartMedia/Ashland-Mansfield, OH, flips Classic Rock WXXF-FM to all holiday programming as the new “Christmas 107.7 FM,” effective immediately. The new station will air Christmas songs including fan favorites such as “Holly Jolly Christmas” from Burl Ives, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” from Andy Williams and “All I Want for Christmas” from Mariah Carey, 24/7 through December 25.

Holidays, Music

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Parents, Kids, And Illegal Substances: Hidden In Plain Sight

7 Nov , 2019

Local groups are unifying under the theme The Addict’s Family & Friends to present the program Hidden In Plain Sight, which aims to help adults identify where and how illegal substances may be hiding in the home. The purpose is to empower families and friends of an addicted person; to educate, and equip each advocate with the knowledge and tools necessary to care for the addicted person, to care for oneself, and to work for change on a local level. Read More

Drugs, Youth

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Fireworks In The Snow

7 Nov , 2019

Snow Trails is getting ready for the upcoming ski season and they are inviting the public to both celebrate improvements that have been made at the resort and to start getting ready for their season-opening. They have replaced the Zozo Party from years past, which featured bonfires, with a different kind of pre-season celebration: A November fireworks show. The event will take place on Saturday, November 9. Read More

Featured, Snow Trails, Winter Activities

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Theaker Wins In Close Race; Mears Reelected

6 Nov , 2019

Mayor Tim Theaker won reelection to the position of Mayor of Mansfield on Tuesday night in a close race against challenge Don Bryant. In his race for reelection, Council President Cliff Mears defeated Aurelio V. Diaz. Complete results are available on the website of the Richland County Board of Elections (access here) for these and all county races.

Elections

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Elderly Driver Killed In US30 Crash

6 Nov , 2019

88-year-old woman killed in Richland County crash

RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – An 88-year-old woman has died after a crash that happened Tuesday morning near Mansfield. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 9:20 a.m. in the area of U.S. 30 and Lexington Springmill Road. Authorities say a Chevrolet Impala was entering U.S.

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Richland Area Chamber Announces Award Finalists and Winners

5 Nov , 2019

The Richland Area Chamber of Commerce surprised a handful of businesses on Friday, November 1, with in-person notifications that those organizations were in the running for Small Business of the Year. Already announced as a winner for the Non-Profit category is Little Buckeye Children’s Museum. The Museum has recently been in the news with work continuing on their new location, 174 Park Avenue West in Mansfield, which they anticipate moving into in 2021 as the Imagination District takes shape in downtown Mansfield. Read More

Business Recognition, Richland Area Chamber of Commerce

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Tiny Tim Volunteers Needed

5 Nov , 2019

In late November, the Tiny Tim Christmas Shoppe will once again open in downtown Mansfield. The shop is a place where adults assist children in all aspects of gift-purchasing for the holiday season, including selecting gifts, budgeting, and wrapping gifts. Prices are intentionally kept low so that kids can have an array of budget-friendly gifts to choose from. Read More

Downtown Mansfield, Featured, Holidays

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ODNR Offering Discounts for Veterans and Active Duty Military

4 Nov , 2019

In honor of Veterans Day, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will offer U.S. military, both active duty and veterans, a 30% discount off camping, getaway rentals, and state-operated cabin stays during November. “It’s always a privilege to host the brave individuals who served to protect our country,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “We hope veterans, along with their friends and families, will have the opportunity to make special memories at Ohio state parks.” Read More

Nature, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Veterans and Military

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The Lettermen To Appear At The Ren

4 Nov , 2019

In 1961, the Lettermen recorded their first hit, “The Way You Look Tonight,” demonstrating their unique three-part harmony to the world. Fifty-eight years later, the iconic male vocal trio will perform at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield on Saturday, November 30 at 8:00 PM. The concert is presented as a part of the Avita Health System Concert Series. Read More

Concerts, Featured, Renaissance Theatre

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Kingwood Prepping For Christmas

3 Nov , 2019

It takes time to get ready for the holidays, especially for a house and property the size of the one formerly owned by Charles Kelley King. Kingwood Center Gardens in Mansfield is closed for almost the entire month of November as they work to get the house and grounds ready for the annual Christmas season tours. They will re-open on November 30. Read More

Holidays, Kingwood Center Gardens

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Richland Gives Now Underway

3 Nov , 2019

Richland Gives, an annual online period of giving, is now underway. Richland Gives is designed to encourage everyone to support local nonprofits they care about through a single giving platform and website. The Richland County Foundation is hosting the day to build capacity, grow philanthropy and make the community stronger. Read More

Charities, Richland Gives

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Hedges Street Building Changes Hands

2 Nov , 2019

The former Richland County Early Childhood Center located at 255 Hedges Street has been officially transferred from the Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Richland Newhope) to its new owner the Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission (Head Start) on October 23 with the finalization of the sale of the property. Read More

Head Start, Richland Newhope

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ODOT Road Project Update: Week Of November 3

2 Nov , 2019

Each week through the end of construction season, we share the latest road project update from District Three of the Ohio Department of Transportation for work in Ashland, Crawford, and Richland Counties. While the season is winding to a close, many projects are still underway. This is the project report for work taking place during the week of October 27. It shows ongoing work as well as updates and new projects. Read More

Ohio Department of Transportation, road projects

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