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Richland County, Mansfield probation departments streamline GPS monitoring
MANSFIELD — Richland County Common Pleas Court Adult Probation and their counterparts in Mansfield Municipal Court have always worked well together, officials said Tuesday. But that cooperation was streamlined more a few months ago when the two departments began utilizing the same GPS-monitoring company for individuals under court supervision during the pretrial phase of their respective cases.
Richland County Veterans Commission to launch ‘Cremation Wall’ at Mansfield Cemetery
MANSFIELD — Military veterans will soon have a new interment option in the Mansfield Cemetery with the creation of a “Cremation Wall Project.”. Officials with the Richland County Veterans Service Commission and Pam Bautz, administrator of the Mansfield Cemetery Association, discussed the $270,000 project on Tuesday with the Board of County Commissioners.
'There were better options': Voters 'iffy' of potential Kamala Harris presidential ticket
Voters in North Central Ohio are still wrapping their minds around this year's presidential election. The announcement that President Joe Biden had dropped out of the race evoked feelings of concern, frustration and even satisfaction. ...
Delegates from Ashland, Richland counties reflect on Republican National Convention experience
MILWAUKEE — Ashland Mayor Matt Miller has followed politics for several years, first attending a Republican National Convention in 2004, when former President George W. Bush clinched the party’s nomination and went on to win the presidency. Miller said this year’s convention, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week...
Richland County youths unveil manufacturing camp project
Nine Richland County students took summer camp and turned into a lesson in sustainability. The students, in grades five through eight, spent last week at the Summer Manufacturing Institute Camp. They visited local businesses and developed their own community project based on lessons learned. ...
Engage Richland Program for Young Professionals begins
MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development announces a new program for young professionals aged 18-30 in Richland County. Applications for the program are open now through Aug. 23. “Engage Richland will allow young professionals to gain a community leadership mindset early in their careers,” said Angie...
Lexington officials christen new pickleball courts
LEXINGTON — The pickleball craze has arrived at Bicentennial Park. Village officials, including members of the park board, gathered for a brief ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate one of the newest upgrades to the Lexington parks system: three new pickleball courts and a basketball court. “I’ve gotten texts...
Kirst invites public to ‘An Official Shake Up’ Friday
MANSFIELD — City officials will be shaking fair-style lemonade at Prospect Park Friday afternoon. David Kirst, owner and producer of Rominus James Productions, said he wanted to start this free event to help city residents meet trusted leaders. “We’ll have Judge Michael Kemerer, Mansfield Police Chief Jason Bammann, Sgt....
Ashland City Schools board approves purchase of new buses
ASHLAND — The Ashland City Schools board approved the bid summary to purchase two new 72-passenger school buses for the district at its Monday meeting. At its June meeting, the board approved a motion to seek bids for the buses. The district received three bids, and selected the lowest one, according to Supt. Steve Paramore and district treasurer Kyle Klingler.
News Man Weekly Podcast: Tony Vero, Skate Ohio and an Inkcarceration recap
The News Man Weekly podcast will drop new episodes each Tuesday morning on Source Daily. Subscribe for free so you don’t miss an episode!. MANSFIELD — The fifth edition of the News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In Tuesday’s edition, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined...
Section of Bartley Ave. closed in Mansfield through July 26
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed:. Bartley Avenue from Marion Avenue to Constance Court. Construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised to...
Meet the Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame's 2024 inductees; program tickets on sale
The Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame class of 2024 will be inducted at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Ashland UniversityConvocation Center. The inductees are Bobby Castor, Marcus Gordon, Taylor Housewright, Justin Kerr, Shaina Corbin Kidd, Tom Marquette, Matthew Paullin, Dan Priest, Dana Riffel, John Saccomen and Chris Yoder. The trustee achievement award...
What's Up? Christmas in July, 'Elvis' in Ashland, Maker Faire Wayne County
Christmas in July, 5 p.m. Thursday, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster; fundraiser for the Wayne County Humane Society. Tickets are $15, which includes one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink ticket. Food trucks, Christmas beer, unlimited drink cups, silent and live auction and games for adults and kids. To learn more and purchase tickets visit www.wchs.org. Rittman...
Online survey & engagement launched for Together Knox
MOUNT VERNON – The first round of community engagement has been launched for a new comprehensive plan — known as Together Knox — for Knox County and its communities. Residents and other stakeholders can share their insights using the online survey at TogetherKnox.org. “You and your voice...
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