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Richland County property transfers recorded July 8-12
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12: 1302 Rock Road, Mansfield; Todd R. and Brianne S. Dille to Timothy and Melissa Shira; $360,000 95 N. Gamble St., Shelby; Carl Schroeder Properties LLC to Johnny and Crysaleen Grace: $200,000 ...
Mount Vernon Pickleball Assn. supports city’s plan to refurbish Riverside Park
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon Pickleball Association is supporting the city’s plan to build six pickleball courts, a basketball court, and a playground at Riverside Park. The concept will complement the splash pad planned for next year and the hope is it will bring lots of energy...
Interview: The Offspring at Inkcarceration
MANSFIELD — The Offspring have sold over 40 million records worldwide, have 20 million monthly Spotify listeners and produced 10 studio albums, including the six-time platinum record, “Smash.”. Minutes before they rocked the Inkcarceration main stage as one of the headliners, I sat down with frontman Dexter Holland...
Trenton Township prepares annexation Q&A
SUNBURY — Trenton Township held a community meeting on April 10 to discuss annexation. Officials later put together a question-and-answer guide to accompany the presentation. Threats for annexation into Sunbury has led the township to engage with property owners neighboring the city and look into slowing down annexation. “The...
West Side Little League rolls in state tourney opener
HAMILTON — Braydon Caudill was caught up in the moment as he took the mound for West Side Little League on Saturday. “I was really nervous because of all the people out there watching us,” he said. “But I had faith in my teammates. I just kept throwing strikes. I knew we had defense behind us.”
Manufacturing camp exposes students to local employers
MANSFIELD — Michaii Williams is a shy kid with a quiet voice. But ask him to demonstrate a science project and a new kind of confidence emerges. “It might take a couple minutes,” said Williams, 11, as he picked up a piece from his motors and generators-themed STEM kit.
Newark begins construction on five-story downtown parking garage at Fourth, Market streets
NEWARK − In about a year, downtown Newark employees, visitors and residents will have a five-story parking garage available on South Fourth and Market streets, catercorner from the Newark police station. The $10.5 million, 415-space parking structure will be built on about 1 acre of land owned by Newark...
Ohio man returns to Inkcarceration after heart attack at last year’s festival
MANSFIELD — Ronnie Beaird nearly lost his life at last year’s Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival at the historic Ohio State Reformatory. Beaird and his wife, Christy, traveled about two hours from their home in Cadiz last year to attend the three-day festival for the first time. Around...
Letter to the Editor: Advocate reporter lauded for Bryn Du Summer Cross Country coverage
I would like to thank Newark Advocate sports reporter Kurt Snyder for his great photos and stories about the Granville Bryn Du Summer Cross Country Series for the past 20 years. By offering and directing the summer events, thousands of youths and adults were able to run around the Bryn...
Heath, Philo, Coshocton air it out in 7-on-7 at Sam Hatfield Stadium
DUNCAN FALLS ― Passing scrimmages present opportunities for all kinds of offenses, as teams gear up for "real football" in about five weeks. That includes even run-oriented attacks like Coshocton and its Wing-T. Friday morning, Coach Dirk Lincicome was happy to see Coshocton compete with his Philo Electrics in...
Ontario standoff/hostage situation: Lawyer files plea of not guilty by reason of insanity
The attorney for a 32-year-old Perrysville man accused of shooting an Ontario police officer and a woman during a domestic disturbance that turned into a standoff and hostage situation has filed a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Terry Hitchman filed on behalf of Jareth Vance, who faces 42 counts, including four counts of attempted aggravated murder and four counts of attempted murder, for a Feb. 11 incident. ...
Mansfield Officer Bourget Honored with MADD Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award for Fourth Year Running
It's a badge of relentless determination and vigor that Officer Bourget dons, not just once but four successive times now, as Mansfield Police Department proudly announces via their Facebook page, the prestigious awarding of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award. The commendation, heralding his battle against intoxicated drivers, isn’t new to his shelf; it marks his fourth annual recognition for having the highest number of DWI arrests within his department.
William “Bill” Dewire (1936 – 2024)
William J. “Bill” Dewire, 88, of Newark, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Inn at Chapel Grove, under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio, after a brief illness. A long-time resident of Bryan, Ohio, he was in born Edon, Ohio, on January 26, 1936, to the late William M. and Verna D. (Barron) Dewire.
Paul Huffman dies in Mansfield motorcycle accident
MANSFIELD, OH, (July 21, 2024) - Paul Huffman was tragically killed on Saturday when his motorcycle was struck by a van that ran a stop sign in Mansfield. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a Dodge Caravan driven by a 38-year-old man hit Huffman’s motorcycle at a stop sign at State Route 96 and Ganges Five Points Road at about 4:05 p.m. As a result, Huffman’s Harley-Davidson went off the road. Huffman, 45, was taken to Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital, where he died.
Park National: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — Park National Corp. (PRK) on Monday reported net income of $39.4 million in its second quarter. The Newark, Ohio-based bank said it had earnings of $2.42 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $2.38 per share. The financial services...
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