COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association on Wednesday issued “COVID-19 Return to Play Recommendations” for member schools planning to participate in fall sports. The documents contain general recommendations […]
Carl Hunnell, City Editor
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COVID-19: Richland County remains ‘red’ in state advisory system
MANSFIELD — Richland County remained the only “red” county in north central Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday afternoon in updating the Public Health Advisory System. A total of 23 […]
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Man, 83, becomes Richland County’s ninth COVID-19 death
MANSFIELD — An 83-year-old man has become Richland County’s ninth death due to COVID-19, Richland Public Health announced Thursday. The man contracted coronavirus while living in a congregate care setting, […]
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COVID-19: DeWine makes masks mandatory statewide, effective Thursday at 6 p.m.
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday afternoon said all Ohio residents must wear facial coverings in public, effective Thursday at 6 p.m. “Last week, I called upon all Ohioans […]
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COVID-19: Ohio High School Football Coaches Association offers plan for 2020 season
COLUMBUS — There is still no clear indication on how all of the state’s schools will safely open in a few weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the Ohio High […]
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GOP state rep. candidate Marilyn John to return Householder campaign contribution
MANSFIELD — Richland County Commissioner Marilyn John, the Republican nominee to represent the county in the Ohio House, said Tuesday night she will return a $13,292.35 donation from Friends of […]
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$1 million federal COPS grant will pay for four new Mansfield police officers for 3 years
MANSFIELD — A $1 million federal grant will pay for the Mansfield Police Department to hire four additional officers, Chief Keith Porch told City Council on Tuesday evening. Council unanimously […]
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COVID-19: Richland County commissioners urge elected officials to ‘buckle down’ on spending
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners, facing a local economy that has seen COVID-19 cut deeply into its major source of revenue, cautioned elected officials on Tuesday to “buckle down” in […]
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Mansfield Board of Control OKs finance department request for laptops, equipment
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Board of Control approved on Tuesday a request from Finance Director Linn Steward to purchase six laptops, docking stations and wireless printers at a cost not […]
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$3,000 donation received, Mansfield firefighters display the need
MANSFIELD — Moments after accepting a $3,000 donation for personal protective equipment, members of the Mansfield Fire Department showed the reason for the need. As fire Chief Steven Strickling and […]