Mansfield News Journal • 30th July 2020 Reopening plan approved for Madison Local Schools MADISON TOWNSHIP - The board of education unanimously approved a reopening plan for the upcoming school year during a special meeting Wednesday.
Mansfield News Journal • 29th July 2020 Coronavirus: Here are the reopening plans for schools in Richland County MANSFIELD - As the 2020-21 school year approaches, schools in Richland County have begun to release reopening plans, although they are subject to change as more information about the novel coronavirus comes to light.
Mansfield News Journal • 29th July 2020 City council discusses possible water rate increase Charges have not been raised since 2004 MANSFIELD - Members of Mansfield City Council are grappling with the decision of whether to raise water rates at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a blow to people's finances.
Mansfield News Journal • 28th July 2020 Driver failed to yield to motorcyclist in Park Avenue West crash MANSFIELD - A 29-year-old Bastrop, Louisiana, man was ejected from his motorcycle Saturday night on Park Avenue West after a motorist pulled out of the Subway restaurant, failing to yield to oncoming traffic, according to a Mansfield police crash report.
Mansfield News Journal • 27th July 2020 'Code of Conduct': Mansfield police, community groups reach accord MANSFIELD - A coalition of local organizations and the city of Mansfield have reached an agreement on a "Code of Conduct" for police and community members and have released a draft for public review.
Mansfield News Journal • 26th July 2020 Two crashes close portion of Park Avenue West Saturday night MANSFIELD - Two crashes, involving an unknown number of vehicles, closed a portion of Park Avenue West to traffic overnight Saturday.
Mansfield News Journal • 24th July 2020 Crossroads Church looking into Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center MANSFIELD — An organization has expressed interest in the Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center, Mayor Tim Theaker disclosed Tuesday.
Mansfield News Journal • 22nd July 2020 State Rep. Romanchuk calls on House Speaker Larry Householder to resign MANSFIELD - State Rep. Mark Romanchuk, R-Ontario, joined fellow Republicans Wednesday in calling for Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder to resign, a day after the top lawmaker was arrested and accused of running a $60 million bribery scheme.
Mansfield News Journal • 22nd July 2020 Council accepts nearly $1.1 million grant, allowing police to hire four officers MANSFIELD - Council unanimously voted Tuesday to accept a $1.1 million grant, allowing the Mansfield Police Department to hire four officers.
Mansfield News Journal • 21st July 2020 Richland County's unemployment rate falls to 11.3% in June MANSFIELD - Richland County's jobless rate declined to 11.3% in June, down from 15.6% in May, according to state data published Tuesday.
Mansfield News Journal • 21st July 2020 Marilyn John pledges to return donation from embattled Ohio House Speaker MANSFIELD – Marilyn John told the News Journal Tuesday evening that she would return a donation from Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, who was arrested earlier that day and accused of running a $60 million bribery case.
Mansfield News Journal • 20th July 2020 Look up, Comet NEOWISE will be visible for the rest of July MANSFIELD - Skywatchers should be able to catch a glimpse of the recently discovered Comet NEOWISE for the rest of July.
Mansfield News Journal • 20th July 2020 Mayor Theaker: 'Organization' has interest in Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center MANSFIELD - There appears to be behind-the-scenes negotiations regarding the future of the Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center.
Mansfield News Journal • 19th July 2020 Coronavirus: Ohio National Guard to test staff at local nursing homes MANSFIELD - The Ohio National Guard is scheduled to administer COVID-19 tests at long-term care facilities in Richland County on Monday.
Mansfield News Journal • 17th July 2020 Madison to offer choice of online or in-person learning this fall MANSFIELD - Students with Madison Local Schools will be offered the choice of attending classes in person or enrolling in what district officials are calling an "online academy" this upcoming school year.
Mansfield News Journal • 15th July 2020 Resolution declaring racism a public health crisis gets public support MANSFIELD - Councilwoman Jean Taddie of the sixth ward read aloud public comments for over an hour Tuesday night, nearly all of which expressed support for a resolution would declare racism a public health crisis in Mansfield.
Mansfield News Journal • 15th July 2020 City installs cameras at North Lake Park after string of vandalism MANSFIELD - At least two security cameras were installed Wednesday at North Lake Park in an effort to combat vandalism.
Mansfield News Journal • 13th July 2020 Committee to discuss proposed changes to resolution declaring racism a public health crisis MANSFIELD - City Council's public affairs committee is scheduled to discuss a resolution Tuesday that would declare racism a public health crisis, a measure discussed by the full legislative body last month.
Mansfield News Journal • 12th July 2020 Police respond to 3 separate shootings early Saturday morning
Mansfield News Journal • 12th July 2020 Protesters in Mansfield demand answers in killing of soldier in Texas MANSFIELD - About three dozen people gathered in Central Park on Sunday and marched on sidewalks to protest the killing of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen, whose remains were found in June about 25 miles from Fort Hood in central Texas.
