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Akron man furious after he was arrested for a Richland County theft committed using his stolen Kia
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Back in January we reported on a story about an Akron couple’s Kia being stolen out of their driveway. They reached out to 19 News again this week because one of them was arrested for a crime committed while the car was stolen. Lorenzo...
Mansfield City Council passes bill prohibiting cruising on Miracle Mile
With the advent of warmer weather, Mansfield City Council decided to vote early to pass a bill prohibiting cruising on the Miracle Mile. Members voted 6-1 Tuesday to prohibit cruising in the designated area. Councilman Aurelio Diaz was the lone dissenting vote. "I think this is something we've talked about...
Mansfield City Council watches videos of Main Street Revitalization Project
Mayor Jodie Perry gave a glimpse into Mansfield's future at Tuesday's city council meeting. She played two videos that showed off the forthcoming Main Street Revitalization Project that will include two-way traffic. Perry narrated the videos, which are available on the city's Facebook page. "At the heart of Ohio, Mansfield...
Craft and resources fair to benefit Third Street Family Health Services program
Third Street Family Health Services is hosting a community event with mothers in mind. The Mother's Day Craft & Resources Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at South Park at 100 Brinkerhoff Ave. in Mansfield. The fair is free to attend and will feature homemade...
FEMA aid available for people in 11 counties impacted by tornadoes
It’s been nearly two months since strong storms spawned nine tornadoes across Ohio, ranging from the Indiana border to the Mansfield area. FEMA assistance is now available for people in 11 counties. Homeowners and renters with disaster-related losses in Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delaware, Hancock, Licking, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Richland...
Temporary site of Ontario branch of Mansfield Richland County Public Library opens at mall
ONTARIO ― While there hasn't been a bookstore at the Richland Mall for some time, there is the next best thing, at least for the next 12 months. A person can conveniently borrow a book or video or use the computer, shop, and do some mall walking if they want to. ...
Area senior citizens invited to an 'extravaganza' on May 16
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc. will hold a Senior Spring Extravaganza 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 16 at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield. The free event, hosted by the Area Agency on Aging, is held in recognition of Older Americans Month, and offers guests entertainment, refreshments, information regarding aging issues and the opportunity to connect with others within the community.
Hornish Bros. acquires Cowen Truck Line of Perrysville
PERRYSVILLE — Hornish Bros. Inc. has purchased Cowen Truck Line and plans to expand the company’s operational footprint in Ohio. Founded in 1946, Hornish Bros., based in Syracuse, New York, operates over 100 tractors and 300 trailers, mostly throughout the Great Lakes area. The company said it saw...
Stoops makes directing debut in 'Crimes of the Heart' at Mansfield Playhouse
Scott Stoops will make his directorial debut the next two weekends with "Crimes of the Heart," the latest production from the Mansfield Playhouse. Stoops is a familiar face to Playhouse patrons, but as an actor. He said he had been considering directing the last couple of years but had not had the opportunity to do so.
Richland County marriage licenses recorded April 22-26
These marriage license applications were recorded in Richland County between April 22 and April 26:. Marcus Allen Fackler Flores of Mansfield, 22, server, to Kaitlyn Francis Rice of Mansfield, 19, host. Brandon John De La Rosa of Mansfield, 39, carpenter, to Kaitlin Nicole Means of Mansfield, 35, banker. Michael Allen...
Richland County Democrats to name new Executive Committee members
The Richland County Democratic Executive Committee scheduled a special meeting for Thursday at Democratic Headquarters, 16 S. Park St. in Mansfield. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6 p.m. The purpose is to appoint additional Executive Committee members and to elect the first vice...
MOESC seeks substitute teachers for next school year
MANSFIELD — The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) is currently accepting applications for substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. With the school year coming to a close, many districts are still looking to fill vacancies. While some districts have opted to use substitute teachers, others are still struggling...
Ontario High School student's new mural unveiled at Richland Academy of the Arts
Zachary McChristy, a junior at Ontario High School, recently unveiled his new mural at the Richland Academy of the Arts. A student of Ontario High School teachers Jim and Julie Buker, McChristy has been working on visual art projects for over four years and his work is often displayed in the hallways at Ontario High School.
At 95, Mansfield's Al Wadley credits his longevity to hard work, hobbies and having fun
Mansfield's Al Wadley credits his longevity to loving life, working hard, having hobbies and doing what he wants to do. Wadley said he doesn't let much get in his way. At 95, he stays busy but isn't climbing ladders anymore; he has a man who helps him now fix roofs and gutters.
Two dead, one a Mansfield woman, after five-vehicle crash on I-71 Wednesday night
BELLVILLE – The Mansfield post of the Highway Patrol is investigating a five-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday at 10:49 p.m. on Interstate 71 near in Perry Township. in Richland County, killing two people, including a Mansfield woman and a Fairlawn man in two separate vehicles. Shawna E. Smith, 60, of Mansfield, the...
Ashland police reports for May 3-6
ASHLAND — The Ashland Division of Police issued the following reports after officers’ activity from May 3-6. These reports include incidents by date, arrests, citations issued and calls by day organized in chronological order. Incidents. Incidents-By-Date-Range-Order-By-Date-Recorded-46Download. Arrests. Arrests-35Download. Citations. Citations-76Download. Calls. Calls-By-Date-Range-By-Day-47Download.
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