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06/04/2010

Mansfield Police Lt. David Nirode retired Friday, but not before his co-workers, family and friends held a reception in his honor in City Council Chambers. Also, The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging and the Simmons-Olson Mark Hightower Nursing Scholarship Fund presented scholarships Friday to three MedCentral College of Nursing students. These stories and more...

07/30/2010

The Mansfield Salvation Army wraps up its week of free meals to the public. And the Crestview Board Of Education moves forward with a random drug testing policy. Those stories and more...

07/29/2010

The Richland County commissioners approve sending a sales tax hike to the November ballot. The Ashland County treasurer gives a report on the county's investment results. Those stories and more...

07/28/2010

The United Way of Richland County held its Pacesetter Campaign kickoff Wednesday at the Cafe on Main Street in downtown Mansfield. Also, Interim Mansfield Schools Supt. Ed Swartz and Interim Site Administrator Doug Castle were recognized for their work with the district since February, which comes to an end on Friday. These stories and more...

07/27/2010

A hog roast benefit and fundraiser will be held for the family of 18-year-old Jonathan Bolinger, who died in a tragic drowning accident during a graduation party June 19. Also, people in Richland County in need of help or access to human services now have a new First Call 211 Information Line. These stories and more...

07/26/2010

The Richland County Commissioners met with elected officials and department heads Monday, to discuss the possibility of putting a quarter-percent sales tax on the November general election ballot. Also, a Mansfield woman was seriously injured when she was ejected from a car which crashed around 2:45 Sunday morning on Pleasant Valley Road near Hastings-Newville Road in Richland County. These stories and more...

07/23/2010

More than 300 people attended a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday for the grand opening of the Samuel D. Isaly Library of the Ohio Genealogical Society. Also, the U.S. Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission and the Mansfield Chapter of the NAACP are working together to address the issue of work-place discrimination. These stories and more...

07/22/2010

The dead bodies of a Cuyahoga County couple were discovered Wednesday night near Morrow County Road 21 and Ohio 61. They have been identified as Kimberly Noble, 38, and Gary Noble, 32. Also, a $500,000 cash bond has been set for a Mansfield man accused of severly beating, raping and holding a 26-year-old woman against her will for 12 hours Tuesday inside her apartment. These stories and more...

07/21/2010

Youths in grades pre-k through eighth grade are benefiting from the city of Mansfield's Regional Community Advancement Success Center's Summer Enrichment Program. Also, the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force are searching for a man wanted in connection with the suspected beating and rape of a Mansfield woman. These stories and more...

07/20/2010

The importance of the American farmer was the theme behind U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's visit to Wooster. Also, the Richland County Commissioners Tuesday accepted a $500,000 Ohio Public Works Commission Grant for several bridge and road projects in the county. These stories and more...

07/19/2010

An investigation is underway by Richland County Sheriff's Detectives into the shooting of a young man early Sunday in the Roseland area of Madison Township. Also, sixty-four Chinese students and 11 teachers, all from Shanghai, China, will be in Mansfield for the next couple of weeks after arriving over the weekend.

07/16/2010

The silver anniversary of Rock-N-Ribs on the North Central State College campus got off to a hot, but rousing start Thursday night. Also, a groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday in Willard, for a new 101,000-square-foot, $30.5 million replacement hospital for Mercy Willard Hospital. These stories and more...

07/15/2010

Firefighters battled a fire for about six hours Wednesday at Broshco Fabricated Products at 1595 West Longview Avenue in Mansfield. Also, the Mansfield Fire Department currently is scouring local neighborhoods clearing weeds and high grass from around fire hydrants. These stories and more...

07/14/2010

Summer time is a good time to clean out the attic or garage to see what you've been storing up all these years and you never know what hidden treasures you might find. Also, Ashland City Schools Board of Education has put a plan together to combine state and local funds to build a new high school, a new elementary school and renovate the current high school into a middle school. These stories and more...

07/13/2010

The City of Mansfield received close to $1.7-million in NSP Stabilization dollars last year. Also, a Mansfield woman is being held in the Richland County Jail on a felonious assault charge for stabbing her neighbor early Monday morning during an argument over $10. These stories and more...

07/12/2010

The staff of U.S. Senator George Voinovich held a Connecting with Communities Session for Richland County Monday in the commissioners board room. Also, the 179th Airlift Wing has a new commander. A Change of Command ceremony was held Sunday afternoon in Hanger 409 at Lahm Airport to honor new commander Col. Gary McCue. These stories and more...

07/09/2010

16th District U.S. Congressman John Boccieri (D) Ohio is conducting a district-wide tour of companies in his district that are assisting in some way with the oil spill cleanup efforts in the Gulf of Mexico, while at the same time creating or supporting local jobs. Also, the 90th Birthday Celebration of Emily Brown Thursday night at the Renaissance Theatre raised more than $70,000 for the Dr. Charles and Emily Brown First Generation Scholarship Endowment Fund at the Richland County Foundation. These stories and more...

07/08/2010

The Mansfield branch of the NAACP held a press conference Thursday to announce allegations of wrongdoing within the Mansfield City Schools district. Also, on his tour of four Crawford County businesses Wednesday, Fifth District U.S. Congressman Bob Latta toured Galion Community Hospital. These stories and more...

07/06/2010

Ashland University and MedCentral College of Nursing made its merger official Tuesday at a signing at MedCentral's academic building on Glessner Avenue. Also, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown was in Mansfield Tuesday to highlight a new cost-saving provision in the health law modeled on the work of Richland County community health workers. These stories and more...

07/02/2010

The Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force for the second of three big summer holiday periods. Also, thirty-seven employees from two area nursing homes have been discharged after their facilities were sold to JAG Healthcare of Westlake, Ohio. These stories and more...

07/01/2010

Two people were flown by medical helicopter to a Toledo hospital after being injured in a 10-vehicle accident early Thursday afternoon. The Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says the accident happened in a construction area on Ohio 13 near the Huron County/Richland County line, just south of U.S. 224. Also, the Ashland County Commissioners held a 2011 budget hearing Thursday, with County Auditor Phil Leibolt and County Treasurer Cindy Funk. These stories and more...

06/30/2010

The Richland County Community Action, a project of the Erie-Huron Counties Community Action Commission, held a community forum/open house Wednesday in the Community Room of the People's Community Center at 597 Park Ave. West in Mansfield. Also, Debbie Reidy's resignation at Crestview High School allows her to serve for 120 days in the coming school year as the district's academic and educational consultant. These stories and more...

06/29/2010

The Shelby Board of Education got up bright and early Tuesday for a special 7 a.m. meeting. Also, Richland County Transit Fiscal Officer Kathy Adams, Shelby Mayor Marilyn John and District 5 Area Agency on Aging Executive Director Duanna Patton, briefed the Richland County Commissioners Tuesday on RCT's new bus service to Shelby. These stories and more...

06/28/2010

While in Mansfield attending a private fundraising event on Friday, Ohio Republican Gubernatorial Candidate John Kasich stopped by the WMFD television studios to discuss his campaign. Also, Shelby Boy Scout Troop 406 celebrated its golden anniversary this past weekend at First Lutheran Church in Shelby. These stories and more...

06/25/2010

Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Republican John Kasich and his running mate State Auditor Mary Taylor stopped by the WMFD Television studios Friday during their campaign stop in Mansfield. Also, the Mix 106.1 Blood Drive was held Friday at the Richland County Chapter of the American Red Cross at 39 North Park Street on the square in Downtown Mansfield. These stories and more...

06/24/2010

Severe thunderstorms that came through Ohio Wednesday afternoon caused damage power outages throughout Richland County. Also, the Ashland County Commissioners Thursday began a dialogue with elected officials and department heads about their 2011 budgets. These stories and more...

06/23/2010

There will soon be a changing of the guard for leadership of the Richland County Regional Planning Commission. Also, Madison Township firefighters were called out early Wednesday morning to battle a vacant home fire at 1096 Sites Road. These stories and more...

06/22/2010

The Richland County Commissioners Tuesday approved five projects worth $240,000 for Fiscal Year 2010 Community Development Block Grant Formula Program. Also, Shelby Mayor Marilyn John, Monday night, cast the deciding vote to pay Ranshaw Construction and Excavators $73,000 in cost overruns for the East Main Street waterline project. These stories and more...

06/21/2010

The Richland County Transit Board is looking at options to continue its service in Ontario. Also, Mansfield's Central Park came to life Sunday afternoon during the "Central to Our History," living history event. These stories and more...

06/18/2010

Downtown Mansfield will be abuzz this summer, with plenty to do, and lots of projects leading a resurgence. And Ontario residents who work outside the city may soon have to pay more income tax. Those stories and much more.

06/17/2010

Eight people and one local business were honored today as Real Heroes by the Richland County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Also, a $250,000 cash bond was set Thursday for a Springfield Township man charged with aggravated murder in connection with the shooting death of his son. These stories and more...

06/16/2010

A Springfield Township man is being held in connection with the shooting death of his son, 30-year-old Bryan Hale. Also, The United Way of Richland County is getting an early start in launching this year's campaign. These stories and more...

06/15/2010

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging works to promote the various programs and services available to senior citizens. Also, a pollution investigation and clean-up at Crane Plumbing property at 1855 Harrington Memorial Road in Mansfield has been approved by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. These stories and more...

06/14/2010

Friends of the Mansfield Parks kicked off the second season of the Fun in the Parks Summer Program Monday at South Park. Also, drivers ages 50 and older had the opportunity Monday to tune up their driving skills and update their knowledge of the rules of the road. These stories and more...

06/11/2010

The city of Mansfield has a new deputy police chief in its ranks. Also, the dedication of the U.S. 250 bypass as the newly named Ashland County Veterans Memorial Highway took place Friday. These stories and more...

06/10/2010

The Richland County Commissioners Thursday discussed a possible increase in the local permissive sales and use tax. Also, a spaghetti dinner and silent auction benefit for 4-year-old Allison Hubert was held at Westwood Alliance Church on Willowood Drive in Mansfield Wednesday night. These stories and more...

06/09/2010

As part of the Fun and the Summer Parks Program, the Friends of the Mansfield Parks will be holding Bicycle Days at North Lake Park for boys and girls ages 8-15. Also, The Ontario Board of Education made the first step Tuesday night in placing a levy on the November ballot. These stories and more...

06/08/2010

This past weekend's heavy rains flooded out a few streets in Shelby where it's seen its fair share of floods in recent years due to the Black Fork River running through it. Also, Richland County Children Services wants all families and children to have fun and be safe this summer. These stories and more...

06/07/2010

Ohio Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine was the guest speaker Monday at the Richland County Republican Club Luncheon at the Cafe on Main Street in downtown Mansfield. Also, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine was the guest speaker Monday at the Richland County Republican Club Luncheon at the Cafe on Main Street in downtown Mansfield. These stories and more...

06/03/2010

For countless years, you heard his voice across the airways of north central Ohio. Now, he'll be broadcasting for a much higher power. Retired radio and television broadcaster James Holmes, 66, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday morning at Hospice of North Central Ohio. Also, Clear Fork making first appearance in D-III baseball state semi-finals this evening at 9:00 p.m. You will be able to listen to this game LIVE on WRGM AM1440 & 97.3 FM and also streamed LIVE on WMFD.com. These stories and more...

06/02/2010

The Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board 2010 Levy Campaign kicked off Wednesday in the Kobacher Room at the Cafe on Main in downtown Mansfield. Also, the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce named Barbara Lange as its new president Wednesday. These stories and more...

06/01/2010

The Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board will hold a public kickoff for the 2010 Mental Health Levy Campaign. Also, Three people were killed in a head-on collision around 12:30 a.m. Monday on U.S. Route 23 at Wyandot County Road 74, south of Upper Sandusky. These stories and more...

05/31/2010

Area residents came together Sunday afternoon to honor the lives of fallen local U.S. soldiers during the 41st Annual Avenue of the Flags Ceremony at Mansfield Memorial Park. Also, America salutes its fallen troops on this Memorial day, as well as paying tribute to all of the soldiers serving currently around the world. These stories and more...

05/28/2010

The first of three major summertime extended holiday weekends is upon us and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is cautioning motorists they'll be out in full force to keep local highways safe. Also, The Richland Community Development Group or RCDG, is making significant progress in its efforts to revitalize the community and bring prosperity to the area. These stories and more...

05/27/2010

The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board held its annual dinner Wednesday night at the Cafe on Main Street in downtown Mansfield. Also, Madison South Elementary School will have a new principal leading the school next year. These stories and more...

05/26/2010

The Richland County Regional Planning Commission Wednesday approved the Fiscal Year 2011 Overall Program. Also, the Fifth District Court of Appeals has dismissed all claims in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against a Richland County Sheriff's Deputy. These stories and more...

05/25/2010

The annual "What's Holding You Back?" seat belt awareness program kicked off Monday afternoon, with area driving students joining forces with the Richland County Safe Communities Coalition in the West Park Shopping Center. Also, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course near Lexington joined forces with the Knox and Morrow Counties Safe Communities Coalition and the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol today for a teen driver safety program.

05/24/2010

The Richland County Sheriff's Office continues its investigation into the death of a Madison Township man. Also, Charlie Brown, brother of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, made a special stop at Mansfield Senior High School Monday to talk about the new First Generation To College Scholarship Fund. These stories and more...

05/21/2010

Lt. Dino Sgambellone was appointed Mansfield's new Police Chief Friday afternoon at a ceremony in Mayor Don Culliver's conference room. Also, new age energies and green technologies were the focus of a Fuel Cell Workshop held Friday at the Gorman Rupp Company in Mansfield. These stories and more...

05/19/2010

The Fifth Annual Multiple Sclerosis Poker Run Benefit will be held Saturday at Ashland Elks Lodge 1360 at the corner of Center and Washington Streets. Also, Wynford Junior High School held an Alternative Energy Day Wednesday with 24, 12-minute teaching demonstrations on alternative energy. These stories and more...

05/18/2010

The Lucas Safe Routes to School Task Force celebrated the opening of CUB Trails Tuesday. Also, a Mansfield man is in jail for shooting his wife in the face at their residence early Tuesday morning. These stories and more...

05/17/2010

A taste of nostalgia will be in store for the silver anniversary celebration of Rock-N-Ribs on the North Central State College campus in Mansfield. Also, The Richland County Transit System will start running buses from Mansfield to Shelby, beginning Aug. 30. These stories and more...

05/14/2010

After 40 years in the field of education, The Ohio State University Mansfield Dean/Director Dr. Evelyn Freeman will retire at the end of 2010. Also, a remembrance and appreciation ceremony was held Friday in front of the Richland County Prosecutor's Office in downtown Mansfield to commemorate National Crime Victim's Rights Week.

05/13/2010

This week marks the 20th birthday of WMFD TV. Also, the first of three community meetings to discuss the planned realignment for the Mansfield City Schools. These stories and more...

05/12/2010

The Richland Academy announced during a press conference Wednesday the opening of a new conversion school for students entering grades 5-8. Also, the Richland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the suspicious death of an eight-month-old baby boy.

05/11/2010

Middle and high school students from across Richland County were busy Tuesday learning valuable life lessons. Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY) presented its annual spring retreat in Fairhaven Hall at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Also, the Shelby Board of Education will go back to the ballot in an August 3 special election, thanks to a little help from some friends. These stories and more...

05/10/2010

The Mansfield Municipal Mental Health Court held a graduation ceremony Monday at the Center for Individual and Family Services at 741 Scholl Rd. in Mansfield. Also, Crawford County Job and Family Services and Children Services Monday shared the recent accomplishments of their new Therapeutic Foster Care Services at a news conference in Galion. These stories and more...

05/07/2010

A grand re-opening celebration took place Friday at the Walmart store at 359 North Lexington-Springmill Road in Ontario. Also, seventeen women were honored Thursday night by their employers at the 26th Annual TWIN Tribute to Women and Industry Awards at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield. These stories and more...

05/06/2010

The 59th Annual National Day of Prayer was observed Thursday as millions of people united in prayer at thousands of events throughout the country. Also, Galion Community Hospital has been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologist, based on the results of a recent onsite inspection. These stories and more...

05/05/2010

Area senior citizens were recognized for all they have given over the years at Wednesday's 2010 Senior Spring Spectacular. Also, In an effort to more efficiently share information with city residents and visitors, Mansfield Mayor Don Culliver has initiated a complete redesign of the city's website. These stories and more...

05/04/2010

Voters in Madison and seven other townships are voting today on the aggregation proposal that would result in small discounts on consumers electric bills. Also, the Richland County Commissioners Tuesday issued a proclamation observing May as Drug Court Month. These stories and more...

05/03/2010

Crawford County Sheriff's Deputies arrested two Bucyrus residents this morning in response to a reported disturbance with a firearm at Al Smith's Motel in Bucyrus with drugs, drug paraphernelia and a firearm. Also, the Multiple Sclerosis Society held its annual MS Walk this weekend at Lexington Community Park to help raise awareness and generate funds for research to find a cure for the neurological disease.

04/30/2010

Ohio Department of Development Director Lisa Patt-McDaniel came to Mansfield Friday to tour Jay Plastics, a subsidiary of Jay Industries, Incorporated. Also, to culminate the 2010 Earth Day activities, the Mansfield Shade Tree Commission Friday planted a tree at the 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio National Guard at Mansfield Lahm Airport. These stories and more...

04/28/2010

It took about six weeks of negotiations between the Richland County Commissioners, the sheriff's office and sheriff's road patrol deputies' union to finally reach the agreement to bring back the road deputies. Also, Twenty-five laid-off road patrol deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Office will be back on the job effective May 3. These stories and more...

04/27/2010

Students from St. Peter's High School held a balloon launch Tuesday to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect. Also, the city of Mansfield's Shade Tree Commission Tuesday continued its partnership with local schools for its annual Arbor Day celebration at Hedges Intermediate School.

04/26/2010

Ashland University's new Dwight Schar Athletic Complex was christened this past weekend with a dedication ceremony. Also, The Mount Vernon Police department issued an Endangered Missing Child Advisory Monday afternoon. Caitlin Michelle Anispach, 16, is in need of medication and still believed to be in the Mount Vernon area. These stories and more...

04/23/2010

The first of only seven American women astronauts to walk in space served as the keynote speaker for a fundraising event in Mount Vernon Thursday night. Also, The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Knox County presents the Spring Fundraiser event each year to raise scholarship funds for students in Knox County who attend Ohio State. These stories and more...

04/22/2010

The Richland County American Red Cross is looking for heroes. The Red Cross will recognize and pay tribute to ordinary members of the community who have shown extraordinary courage, compassion, character or humanity by saving or improving the lives of others, during the American Red Cross Hero Awards of Richland County. Also, an Earth Day lecture was held Thursday at The Ohio State University-Mansfield campus. The program titled "Business Development from Environmental Regulation" was presented by Businessman Todd Fackler, who discussed the need for an inter-disciplinary approach to business creation in a new economy. These stories and more...

04/21/2010

An accident in Richland County Tuesday night left a pickup truck on its side and sent one to hospital via MedFlight. Also, Several area fire departments battled a house fire early Wednesday morning at 6601 Townline Road in northwest Ashland County just west of the village of Savannah that destroyed an Amish home.

04/20/2010

To remind Ohio drivers of the need to travel "Slow In The Cone Zone," The Ohio Department of Transportation is promoting safety in work zones. Also, The 21st Annual Richland County 4-H Youth Safety Council Mock Crash safety docu-drama was staged Tuesday at the Richland County Fairgrounds. These stories and more...

04/19/2010

The commander of the 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio National Guard said his goodbyes Sunday during a changing of command ceremony at the base at Mansfield Lahm Airport. Also, the Richland County Transit Board Monday, approved a day pass for riders, which would only double the fare they currently pay per ride.

04/16/2010

The Ohio State University at Mansfield will raise tuition twice in the span of three months. And Richland County Transit prepares four new buses for service. Those stories and much more...

04/15/2010

A fire Thursday morning in Mansfield destroyed a two-story home at 239 Glessner Ave. leaving a woman battling lung cancer and her family displaced. Also, the Central Park gazebo was filled with dozens of Ohio patriots Thursday for the Mansfield Tea Party's one-year anniversary event. These stories and more...

04/14/2010

The city of Mansfield Wednesday officially welcomed a new home health care business to the area. Also, the Richland County Democratic party's weekly luncheon was held Wednesday at the K.E. McCartney Memorial Building in downtown Mansfield. These stories and more...

04/13/2010

Madison Township Firefighters responded to a structure fire at a home at 473 Annadale Avenue shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday. Also, the Mansfield Board of Control will use 2 area contractors as it awarded contracts today for the 2010 Street Resurfacing Program.

04/12/2010

Gov. Ted Strickland visited Energy Technologies Inc. in Mansfield Monday to drum up support for the passage of Issue 1 on the May 4 primary election ballot. Also, the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield is hosting the Fourth Annual "Artapalooza" now through April 17. These stories and more...

04/09/2010

What started off as a brisk walk for someone early Friday morning, ended up a bone-chilling discovery of a dead body along the B&O Bike Trail in Richland County. The dead body of a young man found early Friday morning on the B&O Bike Trail near a pond between Millsboro and Marion avenues appears to have suffered a fatal self-inflicted wound by a handgun. Also, key leaders from throughout Iraq came together recently at joint base Balad, Iraq, to discuss the responsible drawdown of personnel and equipment from April to September, and the reduction of the U.S. footprint in Iraq. These stories and more...

04/08/2010

An informational picket was held today by laid off Richland County Sheriff's deputies and corrections officers in front of the County Administration Building. Also, students in a sixth grade class at Ontario Middle School are learning how to "Pay It Forward" and have been challenged by their teacher to provide community service. These stories and more...

04/07/2010

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey is underway in Richland County and the City of Shelby. Also, the Ashland School District's Curriculum Committee met Tuesday to help the Board of Education set goals and get a snese of what's happening in the district as far as curriculum issues. These stories and more...

04/06/2010

The Richland County Commissioners say the layoffs in the Sheriff's department are unnecessary and were avoidable. Also, work is now underway on the downtown Mansfield Streetscape Project, which has an $186,000 price tag, and is being funded by federal stimulus money.

04/05/2010

An arraignment hearing was held Monday for 27-year-old Daniel Redman. Redman is charged with aggravated murder for the shooting death of John Williamson 61, of Mansfield. Also, three candidates seeking the Republican nomination for the 19th District Ohio Senate seat currently held by Ohio Senate President Bill Harris of Ashland, took their turns at the podium today at the Richland County Republican Club luncheon at the Cafe on Main Street. These stories and more...

04/02/2010

The Richland County Veterans Service Commission is applying for grant for a PDO or Per Diem Only Program. Also, Ohioans for Humane Farms held a campaign kickoff Thursday at the Mansfield-Richland County Public Library in search for volunteers to collect signatures to place an issue on the November General Election ballot. These stories and more...

04/01/2010

Ashland County continues to live and die by its sales tax revenue. Also, the 14th Annual Earth Stewardship Celebration kicked off Thursday at Kingwood Center in Mansfield, as citizens across Ohio celebrated the Great American Cleanup. These stories and more...

03/31/2010

Six people and three dogs got out safely after a fire ripped through the second floor of a rental property on the 400 block of Ohio Street in Ashland Wednesday. Also, after nearly 20 years as a Richland County Sheriff's Deputy, Rick Gunder officially retired Wednesday. These stories and more...

03/30/2010

The executive director of the Defense Metals Technology Center at Stark State College in North Canton visited North Central State College's Kehoe Center for Advanced Learning in Shelby Tuesday. Charlie Clark was on hand to talk about the co-op program available through Stark State College and current projects and partnerships with industry. Also, the creation of jobs in not only north central Ohio but across the state, continues to be on the minds of many people. That was one of several topics discussed Monday night at a town hall meeting in Mansfield presented by 73rd District Ohio Rep. Jay Goyal of Mansfield. These stories and more...

03/29/2010

Close to 20 fire departments battled a fire Sunday afternoon that destroyed a building in the downtown area of Fredericktown in Knox County. Also, A Mansfield man faces breaking and entering and possession of criminal tools charges and two Mansfield women face misdemeanor charges after being arrested around 1:30 a.m. Monday by Ontario police officers. These stories and more...

03/26/2010

The Richland County Commissioners say if and when they receive money coming into county coffers, they'll be earmarked for the Sheriff's office but Sheriff Steve Sheldon says he can't operate that way. Also, the 2010 Ohio Taxidermy Championships kicked off Friday at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center at 890 West Fourth St. in Mansfield.

03/25/2010

The Ohio Department of Transportation District Three Office wants to ignite Ohio's economic engine. Also, local students are learning about patriotism, and the importance of supporting our troops. These stories and more...

03/24/2010

North Central State College is bringing higher education to the under-served population of downtown Mansfield. Also, North Central State College's new Urban Higher Education Center in downtown Mansfield will not only provide an educational opportunity but it will also jump-start the local economy. These stories and more...

03/23/2010

Malabar Middle School eighth graders had the opportunity Tuesday to experience what it's like to be an adult in the real world. Also, on the advice of their attorney, the Richland County Commissioners are saying very little about the layoffs of 60 employees at the sheriff's office. These stories and more...

03/22/2010

Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon Monday confirmed area residents' worst fears about impending layoffs in his office. Also, Bucyrus Community Hospital officials say they have filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, as part of a financial reorganization. These stories and more...

03/19/2010

90th District Ohio Rep. Margaret Ann Ruhl of Mount Vernon on Friday received an up-close look at the renovation project amd classroom activities at Pioneer Career and Technology Center in Shelby. Also, Ohio State University-Mansfield is in the process of assessing what the financial impact will be when its partnership with MedCentral College of Nursing ends in the fall. These stories and more...

03/18/2010

More than 650 people from a 16-county region participated Thursday in a hazardous materials and severe weather functional exercise. Also, Richland Newhope Thursday hosted it's 9th Annual Community Awareness Day. These stories and more...

03/17/2010

Lenten services continued Wednesday at First United Methodist Church at 12 N. Diamond Street in downtown Mansfield. Also, Mansfield City Council Tuesday night recognized Sgt. Robert F. Shook upon his retirement on March 5, 2010 from the Mansfield Police Department. These stories and more...

03/16/2010

The Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter held a captain's kick-off party Tuesday at its office in Mansfield. Also, the Pioneer Career and Technology Center just completed phase 1 of their 6 phase renovation project and will open bids March 23 for the next project. These stories and more...

03/15/2010

The Ashland County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency will take part in a 16 county hazardous materials functional exercise this Thursday. Also, members of the Mansfield Kiwanis Club were serving up thousands of flapjacks during the 52nd Annual Pancake Day. These stories and more...

03/12/2010

The Rotary Club of Mansfield celebrated its 90th anniversary Thursday night with a buffet dinner at the Life Celebration Reception Center at 129 S. Main St. in Mansfield. Also, A local match of $30,000 to receive a possible $600,000 in federal funds to make improvements on a taxiway at the Ashland County Airport is on standby. These stories and more...

03/11/2010

A $500,000 bond was set Thursday for a Mansfield man accused of killing De Carrio Couley, 25, Tuesday night. Also, the Galion Financial Planning and Supervision Commission met Wednesday in the courtroom of the Galion Municipal Building to discuss January and February data regarding the city's spending and revenues.

03/10/2010

A Mansfield man accused of shooting and killing De Carrio A. Couley, 25, last known address 380 King St. has turned himself in to authorities. Also, the former Bellville Police Officer convicted in December of 2008 of attempting to buy stolen weapons during a police sting operation has had his appeal denied. These stories and more...

03/09/2010

Mansfield's Central Park held an M-S rally Tuesday as part of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Also, the Richland County Commissioners Monday met in executive session with their attorney, Harry Welsh, to discuss the county sheriff's plan to file a lawsuit over his 2010 budget.

03/08/2010

Malabar Farm State Park near Lucas in southern Richland County, played host to hundreds of people this past weekend during the 34th Annual Maple Syrup Family Festival. Also, Gov. Ted Strickland served as the keynote speaker Sunday afternoon at the 16th Annual Kenneth E. McCartney St. Patrick's Day Memorial Luncheon. These stories and more...

03/05/2010

The growing shortage of nurses in the country and the health care issue as a whole, will be addressed with Ashland University's announcement it will acquire the College of Nursing from MedCentral Health System. Also, the first Friday of March holds a tender significance for Church Women United, who sponsor the Annual World Day of Prayer. These stories and more...

03/04/2010

The Ashland-Crawford-Huron-Richland County Economic Task Force is applying for a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Also, Ashland University and MedCentral Health System of Mansfield have signed a letter of intent to transfer MedCentral's College of Nursing operations to A.U., beginning July 1. These stories and more...

03/03/2010

Area manufacturers and businesses learned more about Great Britain as a trade partner at the "Going Global in Mansfield" Trade Forum. Also, the Boy Scouts of America in Lexington celebrated their 75th anniversary Tuesday night. These stories and more...

03/02/2010

The swearing in of directors, board members and office staff took place Tuesday at the Richland County Board of Elections. Also, Richland Newhope is celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March with several activities, including a literacy celebration which took place today at the Richland Newhope Early Childhood Center in Mansfield. These stories and more...

03/01/2010

Finding the best solution to funding the Richland County Sheriff's Road Patrol was the focus of county commissioner Ed Olson's speech Monday at the Richland County Republican Club Luncheon at the Cafe on Main Street in downtown Mansfield. Also, a total of 331 Ohio Air National Guard Members deploying overseas Monday were given a huge send-off Sunday afternoon at Mansfield Senior High School. These stories and more...

02/26/2010

The Ohio State University has undertaken a campaign called "Students First, Students Now" to raise additional financial aid current use funds, that can be used to help students immediately who might need additional financial aid assistance. Also, the Richland County Board of Elections met Thursday to certify local questions and issues and local candidates for the primary elections. These stories and more...

02/25/2010

Students from Galion Intermediate School are learning about chemistry hands-on, with representatives from the Center of Science and Industry. Also, fifteen students from Sherman Elementary School are showing their spirit in serving the community. These stories and more...

02/24/2010

The Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business and Industry Forecast Breakfast Wednesday at the Bucyrus Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8999. Also, the first in series of noontime Lenten service was held Wednesday at First United Methodist Church at 12 North Diamond St. in downtown Mansfield.

02/23/2010

The Ashland City School District could face upwards of $1.1 million in deficit spending by the end of this fiscal year. Also, the Richland County Commissioners have approved the budget for 2010. These stories and more...

02/22/2010

Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner performed a swearing-in ceremony Monday for new and reappointed Richland County Board of Elections members at the board of elections office in the Longview Center in Mansfield. Also, the Richland County Republican Club luncheons resumed Monday at the Cafe on Main Street in Mansfield with Ohio Senate President Bill Harris of Ashland as the guest speaker. These stories and more...

02/19/2010

Pioneer Career and Technology Center held its annual Business Partner of the Year Awards Dinner Thursday night in Shelby. Also, more than 150 special needs children throughout Richland County got the chance to feel like a basketball start Friday during the Annual Special People Free Throw Contest.

02/18/2010

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to obey the state's new windshield wiper law, which requires motorists to turn on their headlights whenever the weather is bad. Also, the Richland County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority met Wednesday to discuss how to make the proper changes required from the Ohio EPA for the Cairns Road landfill. These stories and more...

02/17/2010

U.S. Rep. John Boccieri of Alliance on Wednesday, commemorated the one-year anniversary of the signing of the stimulus package into law by touring Mansfield Plumbing Products in Perrysville in southern Ashland County. Also, Fifth District U.S. Rep. Bob Latta of Bowling Green Wednesday talked about the one-year anniversary of the stimulus package being signed into law. These stories and more...

02/16/2010

Four boys suspected of a vandalizing spree in November in Mansfield's Woodland and Ranchwood neighborhoods appeared Tuesday in Richland County Juvenile Court. Also, 211 Services will be expanded to Richland County this summer, thanks to a grant of nearly $34,000 received by the United Way of Richland County from the Ohio United Way. These stories and more...

02/15/2010

Family members, colleagues and friends gathered Monday at the Snyder Funeral Home Lexington Ave. chapel in Mansfield to pay their final respects to former Sheriff James A. Stierhoff. Also, a spaghetti benefit dinner was held over the weekend for 5-year-old Daniel Schunatz. These stories and more...

02/12/2010

The Ohio Department of Health is celebrating its 100th anniversary of public health with a special visit by the agency's director Dr. Alvin Jackson to all 130 local health departments in the state. Also, the Springfield Township Fire Department is reminding all area residents of an easily forgotten safety tip: making sure your house number is visible. These stories and more...

Week 11: Madison vs. Mans. Sr.

Join Jeff Alan and Bob Miller as they call the action from Week 10 of the Basketball Season between Madison & Mansfield Sr.

02/11/2010

The Richland County Commissioners took the time Thursday to reflect on former Sheriff James Stierhoff, who died Wednesday morning of apparent natural causes at the age of 68. Also, a meeting will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Ashland County United Way office at 132 W. Main St. in Ashland to discuss how a $48,733 from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board will be distributed among county agencies.

02/10/2010

Mansfield postal carriers continue to brave the adverse winter weather conditions. Also, former Richland County Sheriff James Stierhoff, 67 has passed away. These stories and more...

02/09/2010

The second snow flurry in less than a week is enveloping North Central Ohio Tuesday. National Weather Service Officials expect the region to get hit with upwards of another foot of snow in many areas. Also, the 2010 Portrait Of America Road Tour made a stop in Mansfield Tuesday to encourage members of the community to complete and return the census form by April 1st. These stories and more...

02/08/2010

Edge Plastics in Mansfield received a special visit Monday by Gov.Ted Strickland who awarded the company an Advanced Energy Award. Also, Richland County Children Services, the Domestic Violence Shelter and the Richland County Foundation Women's Fund have come together to end domestic violence and child abuse in our community through a campaign called "Choose Your Partner Carefully." These stories and more...

02/05/2010

The winding down process began many months ago, but Friday, production came to a halt for the General Motors Mansfield-Ontario Metal Center. Also, the Richland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the report of a runaway juvenile teenager. These stories and more...

02/04/2010

AK Steel Corporation has recalled 284 laid-off employees back to its Mansfield Works Plant. Also, the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board has notified Ashland County that it will be the recipient of funds through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. These stories and more...

02/03/2010

A new community development partnership Wednesday announced plans to help revitalize Richland County with a community involvement strategy focused on boosting quality of life opportunities that has proven successful in other regions. Also, No one was injured Tuesday afternoon when a vehicle crashed into the glass storefront window of The UPS Store at 1421 Lexington Ave. in Mansfield. These stories and more...

02/02/2010

A local man is looking for the public's help in sending medical supplies to Haiti. And, the Richland County commissioners agree to cut their salaries to avoid a budget deficit this year. Those stories and more...

02/01/2010

The American Red Cross hopes our recent cold weather doesn't deter people from continuing to give the gift of life. And a benefit gospel concert in Shelby helps a man fighting bone cancer. Those stories and more.

01/29/2010

The Mansfield-Richland Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual board meeting Thursday night at the Holiday Inn on Park Avenue West. Also, the Mayor's Education Task Force hosted its monthly Four Star Lunch Friday for 12 deserving students at Malabar Middle School. These stories and more...

01/28/2010

The United Way of Richland County is at nearly $1.5 million in donations for its 2009 campaign. Also, Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor's office Thursday presented Crawford County officials with the "Making Your Tax Dollar Count" award for their fiscal year 2008 audit. These stories and more...

01/27/2010

Wednesday was an emotional day for those who knew Mansfield Police Officer Chuck Norris. Also, Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor says she's excited to be the runningmate of Republican Gubernatorial candidate John Kasich. These stories and more...

01/26/2010

Gov. Ted Strickland Tuesday said Ohio will power the future. Strickland delivered his fourth State of the State address from the chambers of The Ohio House of Representatives in Columbus. Also, Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor, the newly announced running mate of Republican gubernatorial candidate John Kasich, spoke at Ashland University Tuesday. These stories and more...

01/25/2010

Fourth district U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan R-Urbana made it official Monday when he filed petitions to run for re-election at the Richland County Board of Elections. Also, two brothers from Mansfield diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy has their wish granted Monday to meet their favorite World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler Triple H. These stories and more...

01/22/2010

An effort by local missionaries to bring 20 orphans from Haiti to Mansfield has been put on hold. Also, contributions continue to come in from around the world for the American Red Cross Haiti relief fund. These stories and more...

01/21/2010

The Ashland County Commissioners Thursday reviewed the county treasurer's 2009 investment income report. Also, Mansfield City residents had the opportunity to voice their concerns about a proposed water rate increase by the Ohio American Water Company. These stories and more...

01/20/2010

Local Business owners, employment agencies, public officials and anyone looking for a job headed to the Kehoe Center for Advanced Learning in Shelby Wednesday, to learn about local training opportunities. Also, the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board and Richland County Suicide Prevention Coalition held a successful suicide prevention campaign from December 14 through January 15. These stories and more...

01/19/2010

The 2010 budget for Richland County does not look good according to a report issued by the county commissioners to elected officials and department heads. Also, Pioneer Career and Technology Center Superintendent Glenna Cannon says phase 1 of the center's $34-million renovation project will be completed by the end of January. These stories and more...

01/18/2010

Volunteers from around the area joined the Ohio State University-Mansfield's multicultural affairs office Monday at the Harmony House in Mansfield, for the third annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day service project. Also, the Mansfield Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance held its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at the Renaissance Theater in downtown Mansfield. These stories and more...

01/15/2010

The United Way of Richland County gets a major financial boost for its "Dash To The Goal" event. And new Mansfield municipal court judge Frank Ardis Junior is sworn in during a ceremony today. Those stories and much more.

01/14/2010

Search and rescue groups from around the world are in Haiti assessing the damage done by Tuesday's deadly 7.0 earthquake that devastated the island nation. Also, the Ohio Air National Guard has provided two C-130 Hercules Cargo Aircraft from the Mansfield based 179th Airlift Wing to provide immediate assistance to Haiti. These stories and more...

01/13/2010

Embattled former Mansfield Schools Supt. Dr. Lloyd Martin is coming under fire once again. Also, Ontario Schools Supt. Daryl Hall tendered his resignation at Tuesday night's board of education meeting. These stories and more...

01/12/2010

The United Way of Richland County will hold its "Dash to the Goal" event from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Friday. Also, a Columbus law firm has been hired by the Richland County Commissioners to protect the county during the construction phase of a windmill farm which will be located at the Richland-Crawford County line. These stories and more...

01/11/2010

The custody battle involving 5-year-old Haylee Donathan came to an end Monday in Richland County Juvenile Court. Also, Ontario Christian Fellowship held a public dedication over the weekend for its new 45,000 square-foot expansion project.

01/08/2010

The decision to place 5-year-old Haylee Donathan with a foster family instead of her cousins, Ken and Loretta Means, began the fifth day of testimony Friday in the custody hearing in Richland County Juvenile Court. Also, the Richland County Commissioners say there is no truth to the rumor that is spreading through the community that the board of commissioners has stopped funding for the 4-H Program. These stories and more...

01/07/2010

Due to the incoming snow storm, some area schools are dismissing students early today. WMFD.com has the complete list. Also be sure to sign up to get your school, business or church closings sent right to your cell phone. Also, one of the parties seeking custody of 5-year-old Haylee Donathan took the stand Thursday on the fourth day of custody hearings in Richland County Juvenile Court. These stories and more...

01/06/2010

Lowell Smith says he did not seek out the chance to serve as the new Mansfield Board of Education President but gladly accepted it when his fellow board members nominated and elected him. Also, local law enforcement agencies have been keeping busy of late, responding to various accidents, due to our recent snowy weather that has made driving conditions treacherous. These stories and more...

01/05/2010

Testimony continued Tuesday in Richland County Juvenile Court in the custody hearing of 5-year-old Haylee Donathan. Also, Earlier Tuesday, the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested wanted fugitive Demetrius Briggs. These stories and more...

01/04/2010

The custody hearing involving a 5-year-old Crestline girl who was the subject of a month-long nationwide manhunt when her mother fled Ohio with her and a convicted sex offender, got underway Monday in Richland County Juvenile Court. Also, baby, it's cold outside! But, that didn't stop more than 100 people who took part in the Fourth Annual Polar Bear Dip over the weekend. These stories and more...

01/01/2001

Caliyah Jade was the first baby born on New Year's Day 2010 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. Also, starting Friday if you turn on your windshield wipers you have to turn on your headlights. These stories and more...

12/31/2009

Mansfield City Schools Supt. Dr. LLoyd Martin has resigned effective Jan. 5. Also, The holiday season can be one of the deadliest and most dangerous times of the year, due to an increase in impaired driving. These stories and more...

12/30/2009

The Mansfield Board of Control authorized to enter a new contract for Phase 2 of the 2009 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Also, the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department at 555 Lexington Ave. held one more December H1N1 flu vaccine clinic Wednesday. These stories and more...

12/29/2009

Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge James Henson issued a press release, saying he will seek election for the last time. Also, the Richland County Commissioners approved a contract with FirstEnergy Corporation Tuesday. These stories and more...

12/28/2009

Area residents said good-bye and shared in the life of Dr. Tom Croghan Sunday afternoon during calling hours at the Richland Academy of the Arts. Also, a public hearing was held Monday in the Clear Fork School District in Superintendent Dan Freund's office on the tax budget. It was pepared by the Clear Fork Board of Education for the succeeding fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. These stories and more...

12/24/2009

It happens every year...last minute Christmas Shopping! Also, people love to look at Christmas lights displays that are prevalent during the holiday season. These stories and more...

12/23/2009

Christmas came early for 62 Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing at Mansfield Lahm Airport. Also, the Richland County Commissioners Wednesday continued the 2010 budget hearings with county elected officials. These stories and more...

12/22/2009

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Tuesday provided the Richland County Commissioners a seven month report on the STARS Program, which stands for Services That Assist Richland Seniors. Also, friends of former Mansfield Obstetrician and Musician Dr. Tom Croghan are remembering him for his passion not only for music, but for life. These stories and more...

12/21/2009

The 13th Annual Million Pennies for Christmas Campaign for area Salvation Armies proved to be another huge success. Also, a well-known Mansfield doctor and musician has passed away. Dr. Tom Croghan died Sunday following a two-year battle with brain cancer at the age of 70. These stories and more...

12/18/2009

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Richland County and the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board graduated the 12th Crisis Intervention Team Class Friday at the Mansfield Playhouse. Also, it will soon be the end of an era at the Mansfield-Ontario General Motors Metal Center. These stories and more...

12/17/2009

The President of Metzger-Gleisinger Mechanical asked the Richland County Commissioners for permission Thursday to examine the Longview Center for possible energy saving projects. Also, at their monthly meeting Thursday the Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved two grants to area non-profit organizations totaling $40,700. These stories and more...

12/16/2009

Dr. Lloyd Martin had nothing but wonderful things to say about outgoing Mansfield Board of Education President Sondra Asher. Also, Children of all ages had the opportunity to create beautiful ornaments for Christmas trees at a special workshop Tuesday at the Mansfield-Richland County Public Library. These stories and more...

12/15/2009

The suspect wanted in connection with the firebombing of the Mansfield Administration Building early Monday morning is now in custody. A press conference is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Mansfield Police Department with local and federal officials talking about the apprehension of Kevin Dye, 40, of Mansfield. Also, the Richland County Commissioners Tuesday issued a proclamation in support of Mental Health and Recovery Services new suicide prevention campaign, "Holidays & Hope, Preserving Hope, Preserving Life." These stories and more...

12/14/2009

The State Fire Marshal's Office and Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms agents are on the scene this morning of an explosion at the Mansfield Municipal Building on North Diamond Street. Also, it didn't take long to determine Monday's explosion at the Mansfield Municipal Building was the work of an arsonist. These stories and more...

12/11/2009

The holiday season can be one of the deadliest and most dangerous times of the year due to an increase in impaired driving. Also, Ashland County Emergency Management Agency Director Mark Rafeld met with the County Commissioners Thursday to talk about 2010 appropriations. These stories and more...

12/10/2009

Two Ashland companies have received the Golden Oak Award honoring local businesses from Mayor Glen Stewart. Also, the Ontario Planning Commission Wednesday recommended a zoning change for 4 parcels of property located on Park Ave. West near Walmart from R-1 Low Density Residential to OS Office Service. These stories and more...

12/09/2009

High winds associated with this afternoons high wind warning has knocked out power to the Richland Mall area including several area business. Also, in the times we are living in, businesses and organizations are trying to live within their means, especially if they've experienced budget cuts. These stories and more...

12/08/2009

Twenty years ago, many people wondered if Richland County would be able to establish 911 service and sustain it for a length of time. That question was answered with a definitive "yes" with the celebration of the 20th year of dedicated service to Richland County during an open house. Also, former Richland County Emergency Management Director Ray Askins is being remembered as the man who got 911 service started locally. These stories and more...

12/07/2009

Hundreds of Ashland residents attended the cities annual holiday parade this weekend, which featured "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" as the theme for the event. Also, for the third straight year, WMFD-TV partnered with the Christmas Foundation, FED-EX and Sugargrove Tree Farm in Ashland for Trees for Troops. These stories and more...

12/04/2009

The United Way of Ashland County held its annual Rally Finale Thursday at the Ashland Salvation Army's Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. Also, Democratic 73rd District State Rep. jay Goyal of Mansfield has been named Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities, during its 26th annual convention Thursday in Columbus. These stories and more...

12/03/2009

The Richland County Commissioners Thursday approved a payment of $20,000 to Digital Data Technologies Inc. of Columbus for the mapping for the county's 911 wireless system. Also, a Mansfield man was killed Wednesday night in a head-on collision on Ohio 545, south of Pavonia West Rd. in Richland County. These stories and more...

12/02/2009

The United Way of Richland County's general campaign received a heft boost Wednesday by two local educational institutions who are no strangers at leading by example. Also, The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a death row inmate convicted of the 1994 brutal murders of two women and a 4-year-old child and the attempted murder of a man and two other children. These stories and more...

12/01/2009

A well known local orthopedic surgeon was found dead Monday night of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Also, Loudonville author Stacy Dittrich stopped by our sister station MIX 106.1 F.M. WVNO before sitting down and chatting with us. These stories and more...

11/30/2009

Ohio's popular deer gun season opened statewide Monday and runs through sunset on Sunday. Also, a Loudonville man has been charged in connection with the shooting of a man in Galion last Wednesday. These stories and more...

11/27/2009

A free luncheon for the Simmons-Olson Mark Hightower Nursing Scholarship Fund was held Friday at the Mansfield-Richland County Public Library in Mansfield and the Abundant Life Tabernacle Church off Lexington-Springmill Road in Ontario. Also, the nation's retailers kicked off the holiday shopping season Friday with lots of Black Friday deals. These stories and more...

11/25/2009

AAA experts are saying 33.2 million Americans will be driving their Thanksgiving holiday destination this year, an increase of 2.1 percent from last year. Also, the Ohio Department of Transportation District 3 Office held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon, signifying the completion of an American Recovery Act Bridge Replacement Project in Ashland County.

11/24/2009

Called one of the largest fugitive investigations and missing child cases in decades, those involved in the Robbi Potter, Candace Watson and Haylee Donathan case were honored for their involvement in the case Monday. Also, the decline in sales tax revenues this year for Richland County seems to have turned around. These stories and more...

11/23/2009

Christmas is a little more than a month away but it's arriving early in Mansfield, Shelby and Ashland. Also, one person was killed and another seriously injured in a weekend one-car traffic accident on Township Road 51 in Morrow County. These stories and more...

11/20/2009

Two of the leading non-profit agencies in Mansfield will be merging beginning at the first of the year. Also, the Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Bucyrus Community Hospital are teaming up to ensure all of our young motor vehicle passengers are safe with newly passed changes to Ohio's Passenger Safety Law.

11/19/2009

The Ashland County Council on Aging celebrated 35 years of serving seniors Wednesday during an open house at its agency at 240 E. Third St. in Ashland. Also, students at Pioneer Career and Technology Center in Shelby learned a valuable lesson Wednesday about what it takes to achieve success. These stories and more...

11/18/2009

The Ashland Salvation Army hopes to raise $50,000 during its annual Red Kettle Campaign, which got underway Wednesday. Also, Representatives from Rumpke Consolidate Companies Incorporated, conducted an interactive training Wednesday about accident investigations at the Richland County Sheriff's Office at 597 Park Ave. East in Mansfield. These stories and more...

11/17/2009

The Richland County Chapter of the American Red Cross held a mock pandemic flu blood drive Tuesday in Kee Hall at North Central State College. Also, the Richland County Commissioners Tuesday approved a contract which allows the city of Shelby to house up to six inmates daily in the county jail. These stories and more...

11/16/2009

Richland County Children Services was given temporary custody Monday of a 5-year-old girl who was taken by her mother and her mother's sex offender boyfriend, who escaped from the Volunteers of America halfway house in May. Also, hundreds of people helped make a difference in the lives of children this past weekend at Lexington Community Park during the 3rd Annual 5-K Walk/Run for Kids' Sake presented by Bid Brothers, Big Sisters of North Central Ohio.

11/13/2009

Three area companies are being honored as this year's Mansfield-Richland Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Businesses of the Year. Also, the random drug testing policy in the Galion School District continues to be reviewed by board of education members. These stories and more...

11/12/2009

Getting the word out on the many benefits military veterans can attain was the purpose behind Thursday's Veterans Forum at The Ohio State University-Mansfield campus. Also, two Mansfield men fleeing from the alleged theft of a vending machine at Washington Floors on U.S. 42 in Mifflin Township were seriously injured after being involved in a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 30 at Laver Road shortly after 9 p.m. Wednesday.

11/11/2009

Area residents with American flags in hand lined the streets of downtown Mansfield Wednesday to honor our country's veterans during the annual Veteran's Day Parade. Also, Crestview High School held it annual Veteran's Day breakfast and assembly with a special guest speaker. These stories and more...

11/10/2009

A group of women in Mansfield are kicking up their heels and strutting their stuff to help raise awareness about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. Also, for the past two decades, Ashland Elks Lodge 1360 and Ashland Emblem Club 61 have been paying tribute to area veterans by inviting them to dinner. These stories and more...

11/09/2009

Arson is expected to be the cause of a fire that gutted an abandoned apartment building on South Diamond Street in Mansfield Sunday night. Also, Vietnam veterans from across Ohio received the hero's welcome home they so rightfully deserved over the weekend at the "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Parade," in Shelby. These stories and more...

11/06/2009

Hundreds attend an annual veterans breakfast in Ontario. And the annual "Stuff The Mayflower" event in Mansfield and Ashland helps the Salvation Army. Those stories and more.

11/05/2009

The Ohio State University-Mansfield diversity speakers series continued Thursday at the local campus, featuring Ohio University Professor of World Religions, Dr. Loren Lybarger. Also, the Richland County Commissioners Thursday issued a proclamation in observance of November as "Hire-A-Vet" month. These stories and more...

11/03/2009

Richland County Board of Elections Deputy Director Jeff Wilkinson said voting has run smoothly today at various polling places. Also, voters in Shelby today are deciding on a 3.5-mill, 28-year bond issue to build new police and court facilities. These stories and more...

11/02/2009

Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney David Yost touted his experience as a prerequisite in his candidacy for Ohio Attorney General. Also, correction officers Monday picketed outside of the Mansfield Correctional Institution over safety issues. These stoeis and more...

Ashland vs. Lexington

Join Jeff Alan and Bob Miller as they call the action between the Ashland Arrows and the Lexington Minutemen on this WMFD Game of the Week Presentation.

10/30/2009

The Home Energy Assistance Program or HEAP, Winter Crisis Program begins on Monday in Mansfield. Also, for the tenth consecutive year, North Central State College honored some of its finest students during the annual scholarship luncheon. These stories and more...

10/29/2009

A male breast cancer survivor spoke at Bucyrus Elementary School Wednesday about cancer awareness. Also, Ohio Cardinal Conference Senior Leadership at Mansfield Senior High School hosted their annual "Safe Trick-or-Treat," Wednesday at the high school. These stories and more...

10/28/2009

Ontario mayoral candidate Dave Metzger was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Richland County Democratic Party Weekly Luncheon at the K.E. McCartney Building in downtown Mansfield. Also, the Richland County Regional Planning Commission met Wednesday to prioritize proposals for local infrastructure projects to be submitted for consideration for the state's public works commission funding program. These stories and more...

10/27/2009

Supporters of the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence from both the private and public sectors were on hand Tuesday at North Central State College's Kehoe Center for Advanced Learning in Shelby for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. Also, A look back at the accomplishments of the past year and the challenges ahead to 2010 were discussed Tuesday during the 23rd annual meeting of the METRICH Enforcement Unit. These stories and more...

10/26/2009

Two teenage boys escaped without harm when their home at 725 Park Ave. East caught fire before 4 a.m. Monday. Also, The Mansfield-Ontario-Richland County Health Department says its first H1N1 Flu clinic last Friday was a success. These stories and more...

10/22/2009

A Mansfield man who drove his car through an apartment early Thursday morning was found dead inside his home at 256 Ruth Ave. from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Also, a $500,000 cash bond was set Thursday for a Mansfield man charged with the July 7 fatal shooting death of Kevin Moses, 27, of 234 Rae Ave. These stories and more...

10/21/2009

An accident between an 18-wheeler and an Amish buggy on Ohio 62 in Knox County Tuesday morning has left a little girl hospitalized. Also, upwards of 300 people attended a senior wellness day at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield Wednesday put on by the Older Adult Consortium. These stories and more...

10/20/2009

Carousel Works in Mansfield joined forces with the Emmy award winning ABC reality series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to create a carousel themed room for the Marshall family of Lancaster, Texas. Also, impacting and changing young people's lives in a positive way is what Community Action for Capable Youth and the Informed Teens Advisory Council's fall retreat is all about. These stories and more...

10/19/2009

Richland County Transit is preparing to implement its new route changes. Also, kindergarten, first and second grade students at St. Peter's Elementary School in Mansfield got a rare opportunity to meet a very special person Monday. These stories and more...

10/16/2009

The Ohio State University-Mansfield will see an increase in student enrollment over last fall but its expenses are currently exceeding its revenue. Also, The Mansfield, Ontario, Richland County Health Department says they have not confirmed a case of the H-1 N-1 virus in a student in the Mansfield City Schools yet. These stories and more...

10/15/2009

A budget shortfall in the Richland County Sheriff's Office has prompted Sheriff Steve Sheldon to ask the county commissioners for money. Also, The Central Economic Development Council Community Action kicked-off its free two-day women's empowerment seminar Thursday at the Comfort Inn on Trimble Road in Mansfield. These stories and more...

10/14/2009

A former Galion doctor has pleaded guilty to five counts of a superseding indictment in federal court in Akron Tuesday. Also, A program that will positively impact the health of employees and changes corporate culture was introduced Wednesday in Mansfield at the Start! Mid-Ohio Heart Walk Leadership Breakfast at the Cafe on Main Street in Mansfield. These stories and more...

10/13/2009

Area heads of manufactures got a chance to sit down with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown Tuesday for a roundtable discussion on the many challenges facing Ohio's manufacturing industry. Also, The Ohio Arts Council's Listening Tour came to Mansfield Tuesday for three meetings to find out what Ohioans value about the arts, creativity and their communities. These stories and more...

10/12/2009

MedCentral Health Systems is experiencing an increase in patients with the flu or flu-like symptoms and is taking precautionary measures such as restricting visitation and directing staff members who work in maternity and pediatrics to wear masks when caring for patients. Also, The first ever Ohio Search and Rescue Conference wrapped up a two-day stay at Hidden Hollow Camp on Possum Run Road on the outskirts of Mansfield Sunday. These stories and more...

10/08/2009

A Mansfield company has been honored with a statewide award for its work with older employees. Also, The Richland County Commissioners Thursday received the Joint Comprehensive Economic Strategy, from the Ashland-Crawford-Huron-Richland County Economic Task Force. These stories and more...

10/07/2009

On Nov. 3 voters in Ohio will decide on Issue 3, a statewide ballot initiative to bring four first class casinos to Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo. Also, Richland County Board of Elections officials are making preparations to ensure the upcoming November third general election runs smoothly.

10/05/2009

Nearly 500 airmen were honored by the 179th Airlift Wing at the first ever Hometown Heroes Salute Award Ceremony at Mansfield Senior High School this past weekend. Also, The American Cancer Society and Galion Community Hospital teamed up to host a Pink Ribbon Sunday Brunch in the hospital's safeteria. These stories and more...

10/02/2009

Area specialists shared their expertise with students at Central Elementary in Lexington. Also, the Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio is opening a new 30,000 square foot thrift store at 1280 Park Ave. West in Mansfield on Oct. 8. These stories and more...

10/01/2009

A large number of community members and leaders gathered around the Central Park Gazebo in downtown Mansfield Thursday to kick-off the nationally recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Also, the Richland County Board of Elections Thursday made a unanimous decision to halt the efforts to recall Mansfield Mayor Don Culliver. These stories and more...

09/30/2009

The number of blood donors continues to diminish across the country and the American Red Cross hopes to change that trend. Also, WMFD-TV and our sister radio station WRGM AM 1440 are teaming up with the Mansfield-Richland Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mansfield News Journal to hold a forum for board of education candidates for the Mansfield City Schools. These stories and more...

09/28/2009

A Marion man arrested Sunday afternoon for allegedly groping two young girls at two different stores in Ontario, plead not guilty Monday to two counts of gross sexual imposition. Also, officials from Ashland University and North Central State College Monday signed a renewal of their existing General Articulation Agreement, again formalizing a relationship between the two schools that began many years ago. These stories and more...

09/25/2009

A hero's welcome was given Friday to a Lakeville soldier who lost his life last week serving in the military in Afghanistan. Also, The 33rd Annual Galion Oktoberfest kicked off Thursday and runs through Saturday in uptown Galion. The German-flavored Festival features 46 bands playing Christian, Big Band, Rock and Roll, Jazz and Country. These stories and more...

09/24/2009

In an effort to help Ohioans save money, create jobs and reduce the state's carbon footprint, State Treasurer Kevin Boyce has developed the energy conservation for Ohioans or "ECO-Link" Program. Also, North Central State College is offering several new educational programs this year which offer students new opportunities and prepares them for the changing workforce. These stories and more...

09/23/2009

The Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities Wednesday awarded two contracts for the renovations of the Watts group home at 810 S. Main Street. Also, students at St. Peter's High School Wednesday joined millions of students across the country for the 20th Annual "See You at the Pole" national celebration of prayer event. These stories and more..

09/22/2009

The Ohio State University-Mansfield campus will continue to strive for academic achievement and fiscal responsibility. Also, About 4,000 FirstEnergy customers had their power knocked out Tuesday morning for about 80 minutes due to the ill-fated flight of a crow. These stories and more...

09/21/2009

Ohio State University-Mansfield and North Central State College students were busy moving into the Molyet Village Apartments near the campus Sunday, getting ready for the start of Autumn Quarter. Also, The 158th edition of the Ashland County Fair opened under sunny skies Sunday with a ceremony in the grandstand. These stories and more...

09/18/2009

The Ohio State University-Mansfield and North Central State College are joining forces with the Mansfield-Ontario-Richland County Health Department to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for students to help ward off the influenza "A" H1N1 Virus. Also, Ontario City Council Thursday night approved a three-percent increase for water and sewer rates. These stories and more...

09/17/2009

Butler Elementary School in the Clear Fork School District is one of 314 schools being designated a 2009 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. Also, Constitution Day was celebrated across America Thursday and in downtown Mansfield's Central Park. These stories and more...

09/16/2009

Reflections Hair Design stylists hope to snip away at the purse strings of clients in an effort to aid a local homeless shelter. Also, The Ohio General Assembly has required financial education be taught in all public high schools by 2010. These stories and more...

09/15/2009

An array of local health and wellness organizations were on hand Tuesday at Infocision Mansfield location on Park Avenue West. Also, the Young Leaders of Today and Tomorrow After School Program will soon be starting up at the Mansfield UMADAOP building at 400 Bowman Street in Mansfield. These stories and more...

09/14/2009

Elaine McCarrick of Mansfield is our first $500 gift card & six 12 packs of coke products winner! Elaine registered at WMFD.com for our Stock Your Pantry Giveaway, had her name read on-air and called WVNO within 500 seconds (92 seconds to be exact). You could be our next winner! We still have $12,000 to giveaway to LOCAL residents and 169 more 12 packs of coke product! Just click on the link below to enter. You can increase your chances of winning by registering once per day! $12,000 more dollars to giveaway on from Mix106.1FM, Coke and WMFD.com. Also, The Mansfield North Central Ohio T.E.A. Party Association Monday held a question and answer session with an Aide to U.S. Senator George Voinovich. These stories and more...

09/11/2009

Several dozen people turned out Friday in Ontario to pay tribute to the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 during the terrorist attacks on the United States. Also, the Awakening America Alliance Friday held "Cry Out America" prayer gatherings at county courthouses throughout the country. These stories and more...

09/10/2009

A proposed rate increase of more than 60 percent over four years by the Ohio American Water Company for 48,000 residential customers in Ohio, has created some controversy. Also, the Richland County Commissioners Thursday approved a new three-year contract between the Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities and the Office and Professional Employees International Union, Local 339. These stories and more...

09/09/2009

Ashland University invited students, faculty, and area residents to attend the Annual President's Convocation Wednesday, at the Jack and Deb Miller Memorial Chapel on the university's campus. Also, Neighborhood Watch Groups throughout the city of Mansfield are working with the police department to keep their communities safe. These stories and more...

09/08/2009

A prominent Shelby businessman died late Tuesday morning at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland from injuries he received in a motorcycle accident in Holmes County on Saturday. Also, The Richland County Commissioners Tuesday approved changes the Fiscal Year 2008 Community Development Block Grant Application. These stories and more...

09/07/2009

The threat of some inclement weather didn't deter hundreds of people who packed the streets in downtown Mansfield Monday as they celebrated the last major holiday of the summer. Also, family get-togethers are always a big part of the extended Labor Day holiday weekend and one such gathering Sunday afternoon enabled a brother and sister serving in the military to reunite. These stories and more...

09/04/2009

A Richland County man wanted on an active warrant on an indictment for theft, forgery and receiving stolen property has been taken into custody. Also, Labor Day Weekend is the final holiday weekend of the summer and is known as a time for fun, but it's also statically the deadliest holiday weekend for travel. These stories and more...

09/03/2009

Health care declarations from residents of the fourth congressional district were delivered Thursday to Congressman Jim Jordan's Mansfield office at 24 W. Third Street. Also, a former youth pastor convicted of sexual battery was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison in by Judge James Henson in Richland County Common Pleas Court. These stories and more...

09/02/2009

The United Way of Richland County kicked off its 2009 general campaign Wednesday at South Park in Mansfield. Also, REDeC, the Richland Economic Development Corporation, hosted a economic development leadership forum Wednesday at the Ohio State University Mansfield campus in Riedl Hall. These stories and more...

09/01/2009

Mansfield Fire Capt. Joe Boebel went before city council Monday night to explain how budget cuts and the closing of the Sunset Blvd. and Springmill St. stations have lengthened response times. Also, the health care debate continued Monday during a round table discussion hosted by Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) with area health care providers. These stories and more...

08/31/2009

A $1 million cash bond has been set for a man charged in the fatal shooting death of David Bronson, 33, of Hammond Ave. in Mansfield. Also, two men have been charged in connection with the death of a Mifflin Township man last Thursday night. These stories and more...

08/28/2009

Mansfield Police are investigating the shooting of man outside of a home at 177 W. Second St. Click slideshow below. Also, The Galion Area United Way strives to improve the community by fundraising for approved agencies, which assist the individual needs of its citizens. These stories and more...

08/27/2009

The Ashland County Commissioners Thursday opened bids for phases 5 and 6 for the log jam project to remove log jams in tributaries in Ashland and Wayne Counties. Also, the Madison Board of Education is gearing up for its levy campaign. These stories and more...

08/26/2009

The Richland County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, which oversees the operations of Richland Newhope, officially changed its name Wednesday. Also, Wednesday marked the first day of school for the Madison Local School District. These stories and more...

08/25/2009

A Perrysville man has been charged with felonious assault after he allegedly beat his mother at her home Tuesday night. Also, the Richland County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who robbed Puffs Cigarettes at 950 N. U.S. 42 Monday night. These stories and more...

08/25/2009

The Lexington Police Department is on the lookout for a missing Fredericktown man. Also, the Richland County Board of Elections is preparing for a possible stand alone election if a petition drive to recall Mansfield Mayor Don Culliver is successful. These stories and more...

08/24/2009

The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Safe Communities Coalition held a press conference Monday at Veterans Memorial on the Morrow County Courthouse lawn in Mt. Gilead, to kickoff the state's Labor Day drunk driving Campaign, "Drunk Driving, Over the Limit Under Arrest." Also, Monday marked the first day of school for students at Ashland University. These stories and more...

08/21/2009

The METRICH Enforcement Unit, Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Special Response Team conducted marijuana eradication efforts Thursday. Also, The University System of Ohio and the role regional campuses play in it was discussed Friday at the Ohio State University-Mansfield Board of Trustees meeting. These stories and more...

08/20/2009

The Mansfield-Richland County Public Library will lay off 32 part-time employees and reduce hours at all locations in order to make up for a $1.3 million shortfall in state funding. Also, the Ashland County Commissioners are moving ahead to relocate some county offices to the former Heartland Home facility on Ohio 60 about a mile north of Hayesville in the center of the county. These stories and more...

08/19/2009

Pioneer Career and Technology Center's Adult Education Programs are about ready to get underway for a new school year. Also, school begins next week for most districts in North Central Ohio but one school district got the year underway Wednesday. These stories and more...

08/18/2009

On Monday night in Downtown Mansfield, the Richland Democratic Headquarters at the K.E. McCartney building was transformed into a Woodstock type atmosphere. Also, the Seventh Annual Lexington Blueberry Festival begins its five-day run at 4 p.m. Wednesday with sidewalk sales featuring 95 merchants. These stories and more...

08/17/2009

One of life's greatest lessons inspired a Utah man who suffered a tragic accident that left him a quadriplegic, to turn to Christ to lift up others on wings, when his legs could not. Also, Downtown Mansfield Inc. met with commercial business owners Monday at the Carpenter Center in Mansfield, to discuss the development and revitalization of the St. Peter's neighborhood. These stories and more...

08/14/2009

The Richland County Division of the U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is welcoming the addition of the Ashland County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff E. Wayne Risner to its ranks. Also, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland paid a visit to Newman Technology in Mansfield Friday to discuss Education Reform for a Stronger Economy.

08/13/2009

North Central State College has become part of the Ohio University Community College Partnership Program. Also, a groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon for the new Barbasol Shaving Cream manufacturing plant on Ford Drive in the Ashland Business Park. These stories and more...

08/12/2009

The Ontario Board of Education Tuesday night approved the district's emergency plan which is mandated by the state to be done every three years. Also, the new Mansfield Senior High School Principal Brian Garverick held a parent orientation Tuesday evening. These stories and more...

08/11/2009

A Mansfield woman wants the mayor of Mansfield recalled and has taken the necessary steps to do so. Also, Mansfield Mayor Don Culliver says his understanding for the reason behind his recall is because of the reduction in safety forces. These stories and more...

08/10/2009

Upwards of eight people were taken to the hospital by medical ambulances Monday afternoon, following a two-car accident on Lexington-Springmill Road in Ontario. Also, the Regional Economic Recovery Team formed out of the Ohio Department of Development Monday heard from REDeC President Mike Greene about a meeting he, Ontario Mayor Ken Bender and Regional Economic Development Director Herman Stine had with two members of the Motorists Liquidation Company.

08/07/2009

A missing Mansfield girl is being sought and is being treated as a runaway case by the Mansfield Police Department. Also, Mansfield Mayor Don Culliver made a special visit Friday, to MRDD Clients at All-Care Service Dayhab in Mansfield. These stories and more...

08/06/2009

The United States Department of Defense says a soldier from Plymouth in northern Richland County who was supporting Operation Freedom, has died in Iraq of injuries he received in a non-combat-related incident. Also, the Ashland County Commissioners will ask voters for support behind requesting a .25 percent sales tax increase by placing a levy on the November ballot.

08/04/2009

The Richland County Commissioners Tuesday approved increasing sewer rates for the county's wastewater system. Also, youths from the North End Community Improvement Collaborative and the Mansfield Art Center are painting a mural on a shed downtown thanks to a grant from the Fran and Warren Rupp Foundation. These stories and more...

08/03/2009

After five long years, a groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday in Bucyrus for a downtown revitalization project. Also, sporty vehicles, one-of-kind motorcycles and a southern style barbecued chicken dinner were just some of the highlights of the 6th Annual Savannah Volunteer Company Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show. These stories and more...

07/31/2009

The general public and the Mansfield Makes Sense for the New GM Committee got their day in the sun Friday in talking with a high-ranking General Motors official. Also, the Madison Township Trustees Friday held a special noontime session to approve and submit the annual budget for 2010 to the Richland County Budget Planning Office. These stories and more...

07/30/2009

The Mansfield Makes Sense for the New GM Committee is meeting with GM Vice President of Global Manufacturing, Timothy Lee, on Friday. Also, the Richland County Commissioners Thursday approved a contract for $119,808 to help displaced employees at the General Motors Mansfield-Ontario Metal Center. These stories and more...

07/29/2009

The Ashland County Commissioners Wednesday sliced another $385,000 from this year's general fund budget. Also, EMBARQ and CenturyTel are celebrating their recent merger as CenturyLink with a week-long nationwide food drive. These stories and more...

07/28/2009

A truck driver received minor injuries after his semi truck overturned Tuesday on the on-ramp of U.S. 30 and Interstate 71. Also, the president of the Mansfield Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People continues to marvel at all she learned by attending the organization's centennial celebration earlier this month. These stories and more...

07/27/2009

Ohio Senate President Bill Harris of Ashland came to Mansfield Monday to talk about Gov. Ted Strickland's new two-year, $50.5 billion budget. Also, A flatbed semi headed around a curve a little too fast Monday morning on the Expressway in Mansfield and the end result was his load shifted, causing the truck to overturn. These stories and more...

07/24/2009

A local man who suffers from dementia and who walked away from home Thursday night was found unharmed Friday afternoon near his home. Also, Hospice of North Central Ohio welcomed the public to Hospice House in Ashland on Thursday. These stories and more...

07/23/2009

A dependency adjudication hearing was held Thursday at the Richland County Juvenile Justice Center regarding the custody of Haylee Donathan. Also, A local U.S. Army recruit is helping children who are battling cancer by donating his hair to the organization Locks of Love. These stories and more...

07/22/2009

Young girls had the opportunity to learn more about science this summer with the Side by Side With Scientists Camp at the Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus. Also, the United Way of Richland County and the AFL/CIO Crawford-Richland Labor Council held an Unemployment Resource Expo Tuesday in Fairhaven Hall at the Richland County Fairgrounds.

07/21/2009

The District 5 Area Agency on Aging in Mansfield has been awarded a $73,350 USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP Outreach Grant to provide food assistance to low income seniors in Richland County. Also, General Motors Vice President of Manufacturing Tim Lee will come to town July 31 to meet with local officials and discuss why the Mansfield-Ontario Metal Center will be closed. These stories and more...

07/20/2009

An elderly woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon on Ohio 545 at the intersection of Crall Road in Richland County. Also, a home at 1201 West Cook Road in Mansfield went up in flames Sunday morning despite firefighters' attempts to save it. These stories and more...

07/17/2009

The Mansfield Makes Sense for the New GM committee continues to enlist help from the state and Friday, Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher threw them his support. Also, a vast heap of scrap metal and crushed cars continued to smolder Friday at Milliron Industries on St. Rt. 39 in Mansfield, the result of a massive fire on Thursday. These stories and more...

07/14/2009

The Richland County Commissioners Tuesday approved lowering the speed limit of two roads in Ontario and Shelby. Also, The General Motors Response Team met Monday in the Ontario Administration Building to discuss the current status of the Mansfield-Ontario Metal Center. These stories and more...

07/13/2009

Galion Police Officer Ralph Burwell was wounded and a Galion man was shot to death following a weekend domestic incident. Also, A clerk was shot in the leg during an armed robbery at the Goose Drive-Thru at 504 W. Fourth St. in Mansfield around 12:45 a.m. Sunday. These stories and more...

07/10/2009

Dr. Ogan Gurel can be found walking along the Lincoln Highway with an American Flag sticking out of his backpack. Also, the Farmers Market in the carrousel district in downtown Mansfield continues to grow as fast as the spring produce it offers. These stories and more...

07/09/2009

The Richland County Solid Waste Management Authority Board has tabled a proposed annual $6 improved parcel fee annual tax to pay for recycling and education programs. Also, the Ontario Planning Commission is looking at ways the city can provide affordable housing and high quality apartments to meet consumer needs. These stories and more...

07/08/2009

A half dozen homes were evacuated Wednesday shortly after 1 p.m. after a natural gas well owned by Bass Energy Company exploded on the 1000 block of County Road 500 in Nova in northern Ashland County. Also, a man was jumped by two black males around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday on the B&O Bike Trail. These stories and more...

07/07/2009

Mansfield Police are searching for a black male wanted in the shooting death of Kevin Moses, 27, of Mansfield. Also, The Ohio State Highway Patrol says this past Fourth of July holiday weekend was the safest on Ohio's roads in 11 years. These stories and more...

07/06/2009

The Ashland County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad detonated a suspected pipe bomb found inside a home in the Village of Lexington Sunday afternoon. Also, many local and state dignitaries spoke at the Mansfield Makes Sense for the New GM rally on Independence Day during the Ontario Fourth of July Festival. These stories and more...

07/03/2009

Last week the House of Representatives passed landmark energy legislation designed to secure American energy jobs and move America away from foreign sources of energy. Also, the Fourth of July weekend is traditionally a dangerous holiday period on Ohio roads and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to think twice before getting behind the wheel impaired this holiday in an effort to prevent fatalities and injury accidents. These stories and more...

07/02/2009

One person was taken to Medcentral Mansfield Hospital with injuries he received when two pickup trucks collided Thursday around 3:30 p.m. in Ontario. Also, The Richland County Sheriff's Office Road Patrol and County 911 service could be eliminated next year if the recession continues. These stories and more...

07/01/2009

The Richland County Sheriff's Office is searching for the culprits suspected of vandalizing more than a dozen vehicles in Madison Township late Monday night. Also, Loretta Smith had no idea what was going to happen to her Tuesday afternoon at Brethren Care Village in Ashland where she works as a state-tested nursing assistant. These stories and more...

06/30/2009