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BUCYRUS - The snow-covered sidewalks of Bucyrus were aglow with lanterns and luminarias as the community celebrated the beginning of the holiday season with the Candlelight Christmas Thursday night.

MANSFIELD - "Don't let her go!" shouted Mansfield Law Director John Spon when the floor was opened up to discussion after the bill was read for Mansfield city council member Garnetta Pender's retirement. First elected in 2011 and reelected in 2015 to the sixth ward, Pender will retire from city council on Dec. 31.

Miller, 28, was placed on paid administrative leave on Oct. 6 for alleged misconduct, and an investigation was opened. Mansfield police Chief Ken Coontz said Miller will face no criminal charges and Miller resigned before the internal administrative investigation was completed.

The Madison Township Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at approximately 2:02 p.m. and found the house at 687 Lenox Ave. to be fully involved. Teresa L. Meyers, the only occupant, was taken to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and treated for smoke inhalation. She was listed in stable condition Wednesday night.

ONTARIO - A 'Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer' animated cut-out, part of a Christmas light display at a city park, is missing, according to a husband and wife team who donated and organized the display.

The three-car crash took place under the railroad bridge that crosses Park Avenue East, often referred to as "the subway." It wasn't apparent if there were any injuries.

MANSFIELD - Mansfield police received a rash of reports involving theft from a motor vehicle or vehicle trespass over the weekend. A total of 25 cars were found by police to have been broken into or opened while unlocked overnight between Friday and Saturday nights.

MANSFIELD - The city of Mansfield is changing its snow plowing and salting policy not only because of sharp increases in the price of road salt, but due to increased demand and limited supply across the Midwest. "In general we're seeing more demand than supply this year," said Cargill spokesman Justin Barber. "That can really impact from county to county, but in general you're seeing price increases in many of the markets in the Midwest and Northeast."

MADISON TOWNSHIP - The renovation work on a new entryway and reception area for Madison High School is well on schedule and will be completed over winter break, according to acting district superintendent Lee Kaple.

MANSFIELD - Tate said in a phone interview Wednesday he plans to continue to working in the community and participating in more social justice opportunities. However, he said he hopes to achieve these goals without being under the framework of the NAACP. Tate expressed frustration with the "parliamentary" rules and format of the Mansfield NAACP, rules largely put in place by the national chapter.

MANSFIELD - Geron Tate has resigned his position as president of the Mansfield chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Tate, first elected in December 2016, will officially step down from his role when his term ends at the end of December.

BUCYRUS - Crawford Works, a local nonprofit that seeks to combat poverty by offering workforce development training and job placement opportunities, is nearing the end of its third year as a pilot study. The organization is modeled after and an affiliate of a Cincinnati-based program, Cincinnati Works.

MANSFIELD - For years, the city of Mansfield has salted all 640 lane miles of streets when it snows, or when snow is forecast to fall. "We have decided that we're not going to do that anymore because we'll run out of salt," Human Resources Director Dave Remy told members of Mansfield City Council on Tuesday night.

MANSFIELD - One person is in stable condition at OhioHealth Mansfield after his car collided with an RCT bus on Marion Avenue near South Trimble Road at 5:48 p.m. Tuesday, according to Mansfield Fire Capt. Doug Bruce.

MANSFIELD - You've probably seen this group in action at some point or another in Central Park, essentially the heart of downtown Mansfield. And should you roll through town on Thanksgiving Day, you'll see them again, passing out meals to anyone who wants one.

MANSFIELD - Fervent call and response shouts of "O-H!" "I-O!" could be heard at the Mansfield Liederkranz Monday night as Beat Michigan Week kicked off with the 38th annual Buckeye Bash. Hundreds of Ohio State University fans packed the German club and banquet hall to voice their support for their team.

SHELBY - Sprinkles of rain and occasional bouts of small, nerd-sized hail did nothing to dampen the spirits of hundreds of families who turned out Sunday to welcome the Ashland Railway Polar XPress as it rolled into downtown Shelby. Jubilant children were placed on top of parent's shoulders in order to get the best views of the train adorned with lights, garlands and tinsel.

A free, hot, Thanksgiving Day meal will be provided to the public by a relatively new Crestline-based organization that seeks to tackle poverty and homelessness. The meal will be offered from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Journey Life Crestline Dream Center for anyone and everyone who may not necessarily have a place to go during the holiday. People are encouraged to stay for as little or as long as they want.

ONTARIO - The Freedom Ridge Church in Ontario was bustling with activity Wednesday as volunteers filled red and green shoeboxes with toys, hygiene products and school supplies that will be shipped to needy children around the world early next year.

MANSFIELD - Freezing rain and slippery road conditions caused multiple crashes and increased travel times Thursday morning, according to the Mansfield post of the Ohio Highway Patrol.