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Bear Dies After Being Hit by Pickup Truck in Richland County

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Bear Dies After Being Hit by Pickup Truck in Richland County

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Officials have not yet confirmed whether the bear that died after the crash was the one spotted in central Ohio last week.See the Story

Seifert, LaEace take preliminary awards during Miss Ohio competition

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Seifert, LaEace take preliminary awards during Miss Ohio competition

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MANSFIELD Caitlin Seifert’s joyful triumph was undeniable Thursday night. The Niles native clinched a preliminary talent award with her baton twirling routine to “Don’t Stop Me Now” during the first night of the Miss Ohio 2025 competition. “It feels so amazing. I’ve been competing for a long time and this is my first time winning […] The post Seifert, LaEace take preliminary awards during Miss Ohio competition appeared first on Richland Source.See the Story

Black bear crash proves an unforgettable call for Mansfield Post trooper

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Black bear crash proves an unforgettable call for Mansfield Post trooper

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PERRY TOWNSHIP — The call came in near the beginning of the shift for Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Aric Durbin. The Mansfield Post Dispatcher told the 32-year old Trooper it was his “lucky day.” “Usually, when they say that, it’s not your lucky day,” the 2011 East Knox High School graduate said. Durbin was […] The post Black bear crash proves an unforgettable call for Mansfield Post trooper appeared first on Richland Source.See the Story

Brabham sets track record, claims 1st pole of 2025 at Mid-Ohio

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LEXINGTON – Practice and qualifying have concluded for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Matthew Brabham in the No. 21 GYM WEED Ford Mustang claimed his first pole of the season by setting a new track record of 1:19.525. The late addition to the entry list is the second car […] The post Brabham sets track record, claims 1st pole of 2025 at Mid-Ohio appeared first on Ashland Source - Ashland County Ohio News …Lexington · Lexington See the Story

Temporary power outage can't slow Miss Ohio's teen pageant

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MANSFIELD — The annual Miss Ohio Pageant kicked off at the Renaissance Theatre on Wednesday evening. Eighteen contestants took the stage with hopes of becoming the next Miss Ohio Teen. Each contestant displayed fitness, showcased a 90-second talent, engaged in a 30-second interview, and finally presented their gowns. All was going well until Contestant #18, […] The post Temporary power outage can’t slow Miss Ohio’s teen pageant appeared first o…Power Outages · Mansfield See the Story

Ohio School Bus Drivers Attend Life-Saving Emergency Training

Over 200 Ohio school bus drivers gathered in Mansfield for an emergency training course, reported Fox 8. The emergency training course held June 16 aimed to help school bus drivers to better understand what it is like trying to evacuate a bus filled with students as it is catching fire, or if the bus has rolled over following a crash. For one of the exercises, drivers reportedly filled into a bus as if they were students and were encouraged to t…Mansfield, Ohio · Mansfield Read Article

West 6th Street to close in Mansfield

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MANSFIELD — Due to storm line repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed: West Sixth Street from North Mulberry Street to Miller Street. The road will be closed beginning June 22 and construction signs will be posted at the work […] The post West 6th Street to close in Mansfield appeared first on Richland Source.Infrastructure · Mansfield Read Article

Shelby weighs clear rules amid all-purpose vehicle complaints

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Police Chief Lance Combs said his department has received numerous complaints regarding various types of pollution, including noise and dust. The post Shelby weighs clear rules amid all-purpose vehicle complaints appeared first on Richland Source.Pollution · Shelby Read Article

Two Ashland-Area Actors Part of Shakespeare Show in Mansfield

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MANSFIELD — William Shakespeare wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems and several other works of poetry. He also enjoyed performing in his own theatrical works, primarily in supporting roles. Clearly, the Bard liked to stay busy during his lifetime four centuries ago. Recent Ashland University graduate Leanna Uselton knows that feeling as […] The post Two Ashland-area actors part of Shakespeare show in Mansfield appeared first on…Mansfield, Ohio · Mansfield See the Story

Mansfield finance director cautions local lawmakers about revenue concerns

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MANSFIELD — Mansfield Finance Director Kelly Converse, for a second straight month, has illuminated revenue caution lights for City Council. In May, Converse told local lawmakers income tax revenues were lagging 1 percent below estimates for 2025 through April, a fact she said largely stemmed from changes at the state level in business net profit […] The post Mansfield finance director cautions local lawmakers about revenue concerns appeared fir…Mansfield, Ohio · Mansfield Read Article

2025 Miss Ohio’s Teen Crowned, Celina’s Allie Gray Ends Her Reign

(6-19-25) Last night in Mansfield a new Miss Ohio’s Teen was crowned, Allison Payton. Payton, who was Miss South Central’s Teen is from Chillicothe, won a $2,500 scholarship. Celina’s Allie Gray finished her reigned last night as 2024’s Miss Ohio’s Teen with the crowning Payton. courtesy Miss Ohio Scholarship Organization Additional results are as follows: 1st runner up $1,000 Scholarship: Miss Maple City’s Teen Aly Kramer 2nd runner up $900 Sc…Mansfield, Ohio · Mansfield Read Article