MANSFIELD — The man being booked into the Richland County Jail believed he was former President Barack Obama’s daughter, demanding diplomatic immunity. A Shelby fire captain responded to the report […]
Carl Hunnell, City Editor
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Proposed hike in court-appointed attorney fees could cost county $284,375 annually
MANSFIELD — Proposed increases in fees paid to court-appointed defense attorneys representing indigent residents could cost Richland County an additional $284,375 each year. That was the gist of a meeting […]
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$1.3 million stormwater utility program proposed in Richland County
MANSFIELD — A new $1.3 million stormwater utility program could cost each household in four Richland County townships as much as $36 annually, beginning in 2021. The program, which the […]
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Ashland closes state wrestling tournament with Saturday night Bever
COLUMBUS — With a last-second takedown on Saturday night, Ashland senior Josh Bever earned a state title — and forever lifted the mantle of great expectations off his broad shoulders. […]
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Ashland, Mapleton wrestlers advance to state title matches
COLUMBUS — Ashland senior Josh Bever doesn’t plan to wait in his state title match. Mapleton coach Corey Kline knows he will have to wait a bit to get his […]
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Mansfield native Sherrod Brown announces he won’t run for president
MANSFIELD — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a native of Mansfield, announced today he will not make a presidential run in 2020. In a series of messages on Twitter today, Brown […]
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Richland County announces hire of new dog warden
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners have hired a 30-year law enforcement officer to serve as the county’s new dog warden, starting Thursday. Dane Howard brings to Richland a diverse law […]