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Richland County restaurant inspections: The latest reports and critical violations
Richland Public Health's food services program is the licensing and inspection department for food service operations, temporary and mobile food services, vending locations and retail food establishments. "When a health code violation is observed, education regarding the issue is provided to the operator and corrective measures are provided," according to the department.
Inkcarceration boosts Mansfield food trucks
MANSFIELD — Sadie Stewart remembers when her food truck was one of the only Richland County trucks serving Inkmates a few years ago. The owner of Mad Meltz, Stewart said 2024 marks her team’s fourth year at Inkcarceration. Richland County’s Athena Gyro Express and Grunt Grub also set up at the festival this year.
Inkcarceration economy: Visitor dollars add up to millions for Mansfield, Richland County
Carl Guidotti spent $13 for a large slice of pizza for Kaedyn Barnett Saturday and $13 for a Locked Up Lemonade for Kaedyn's mom as they listened to the band Uncured before taking a tour of the Ohio State Reformatory during the Inkcarceration music and tattoo festival. Kaedyn, 16, and her mom, Colleen...
Dog waits 830 days to be adopted from Wayne County shelter
WOOSTER, Ohio (WOIO) - Athena has spent more than half her life hoping to find a “fur-ever” family, and she’s waiting for you at the Wayne County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. She came to WCDS on April 9, 2022, and July 19 marks her 832nd day...
Richland County marriage licenses recorded July 8-12
These marriage license applications were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12:. Edward James Costello V of Iola, Texas, 23, office assistant, to Mia Rea Enzor of College Station, Texas, 25, stockman. Jordan Rudi Ratleff of Mansfield, 32, cleaning, to Lindsay Lynn Spinneweber of Mansfield, 32, self...
Richland County Sheriff's new technology system expected to be completed by early 2025
A new computerized dispatch, recordkeeping and information system for the Richland County Sheriff’s Office is 99% operational and should be fully installed before the end of this year. As a result, county commissioners on Thursday voted to give a formal 30-day notice to cancel a support service contract with Central Square Technologies, now...
Ohio State Fair Previews Treats And New Foods For 2024
This week, many Richland Countians will be heading down to Columbus for the annual extravaganza known as the Ohio State Fair. There, food vendors will be firing up the grills, filling the fryers, and prepping the delicious bites of this year’s event. Brand new in 2024 is New Food...
Dice game at center of 1891 squabble between Mansfield & Mount Vernon men
MANSFIELD — I love finding quaint slice-of-life stories in old area newspapers. But one I stumbled across this week left me scratching my head. It’s about a run-in between a Mount Vernon man who had opened a shooting gallery in Mansfield, but was charged with misconduct by a traveling salesman with the name Cook Walt.
Rock in the Heartland: Midwestern artists define their unique sound
MANSFIELD, OH — The Midwestern states of this great country are known for a lot of things. The flat, sometimes-monotonous landscape is home to football enthusiasts, casserole-makers and lots of agriculture. If you listen carefully, you can hear the word “ope” whistling in the wind. But for...
Laylan’s Run: Tracing a dramatic dash from Mansfield to Mount Vernon during the War of 1812
MOUNT VERNON — It’s well known that frontier entrepreneur John Chapman — more famous under his nickname Johnny Appleseed — made a marathon run from Mansfield to Mount Vernon to warn settlers when hostilities broke out during the War of 1812. What is less known is...
Be part of the 175th Wayne County Fair birthday party; parade entries being taken
From humble beginnings in 1849, when the first Wayne County Fair was held on a dusty patch of land, to the modern-day extravaganza that attracts visitors from far and wide, the has been a beacon of progress and pride. The fair is more than funnel cakes and Ferris wheels. For...
New attractions, tribute to families headlines Ashland’s Veterans Appreciation Day
ASHLAND — Ashland’s annual Veterans Appreciation Day celebration will return on Aug. 10 this year. There is a special focus this year on making the event one for the entire community to enjoy, according to event organizers Sandy Burkholder and Tim Chandler. Chandler, also a veteran, said the...
Gault Recreation Center pool renovation update - completion planned for early august
A major pool renovation project at Wooster High School in the Gault Recreation Center is expected to be completed in early August. The greatest priority was to replace the HVAC system to regulate and move air to provide thermal comfort and maintain indoor air quality, according to a news release from the Wooster City Schools District.
Richland Outreach Center offers new Shelby programs
SHELBY — Tara Klebowski founded the Richland Outreach Center (ROC) in 2015 to assist underserved families in Richland County. ROC regularly hosts events and drives to ensure families and area children have school supplies, Christmas gifts and hygiene products. Desiree Spilman, ROC’s deputy executive director, has been leading the...
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