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Shopping complex proposed for Richland Township
Tue, 15 May 2012 14:43:02 -0700
Richland Township could soon see some new businesses. A company out of Ohio has proposed plans for a new shopping center that would bring eight different department stores and restaurants into the area. There are over 25 acres of land located at the corner of Eisenhower Boulevard and Theatre Drive in Richland Township that could soon be home to The Shoppes at Theatre Square, but first the ...
Opinions mixed about OHSAA changes
Fri, 18 May 2012 04:03:08 -0700
MANSFIELD -- Kevin Calver has a unique perspective when it comes to the Ohio High School Athletic Association's attempts to bring competitive balance to its tournaments.
Richland County Jail abuse case settled
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:51:58 -0700
MANSFIELD -- Two former Richland County Jail corrections officers agreed Monday to a lifetime ban from applying for any law enforcement or corrections jobs in Richland County.
2 hurt in Plymouth crash
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:57:50 -0700
PLYMOUTH -- Two people were hospitalized after a head-on crash that occurred when a 20-year-old driver tried to pass a vehicle on Ohio 61 about 5:30 a.m. Thursday.
Decision part of tumultuous time for agency, executive director
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:58:10 -0700
MANSFIELD -- The last few months have been turbulent for Richland County Children Services and Executive Director Randy Parker.
Red Cross honors Mansfield fireman for Safety Days
Sat, 19 May 2012 04:23:02 -0700
MANSFIELD -- Mansfield firefighter Jim Odson was named the Educator Hero by the Richland County Chapter of the American Red Cross on Thursday at the Real Heroes Breakfast at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center.
Rough road through Richland County's drug court led to recovery
Fri, 11 May 2012 05:09:07 -0700
MANSFIELD -- Richland County Common Pleas Judge James Henson held up a drug-free baby to the crowd at Ed Pickens' Cafe on Main.
Richland County commissioners open bids for road work
Fri, 04 May 2012 06:49:22 -0700
MANSFIELD -- Highway work was the main topic at Thursday's county commissioners meeting.
Indian-origin legislator puts political career on pause
Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700
Ohio legislator Jay Goyal, who was elected to the state House of Representatives at age 25 -- the youngest to win a seat to state office in at least three decades since current US Senator Sherrod Brown won his seat from the same district -- has decided to not run for re-election for a fourth term.
Butler police chief indicted by grand jury
Thu, 10 May 2012 08:43:59 -0700
MANSFIELD -- A special Richland County grand jury returned indictments Tuesday against the Butler police chief after a yearlong investigation by the Richland County Sheriff's Office.