LEXINGTON: John Simmons held a reverence for the land. He appreciated God's creation and took seriously his role in working it and conserving it.

MANSFIELD: Earl R. 'Dick' Wendland, 87, of Mansfield, died Tuesday morning, February 2, 2010, at his home.

Operating a vehicle impaired, duty to yield -- Kasey R. Potts, 25, of 2137 Shyville Road, Piketon, Charge 2 dismissed with prejudice in consideration of plea to Charge 1, guilty, fined $375 and court costs, sentenced to one-year probation and three days in Ross County Jail, ordered to complete alcohol and substance abuse counseling, driver's ...

MANSFIELD -- The third local businessman in 18 months will try his hand at running a tavern at the corner of Sixth and Bowman streets that's seen its share of trouble, and remains entangled in controversy.

MANSFIELD -- The Phil Dirt and the Dozers' Beach Party VIII is billed as Ohio's largest indoor tailgate party.

Butler Tech Career Technology schools will host open houses on Jan. 21 for sophomores interested in the two-year programs and their families.

The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department us reminding county residents that there is still time, and good reason, to get vaccinated against the 2009 H1N1 virus.

If the Ohio Consumers' Counsel has its way, Marion residents will see a reduction in their water rates.

MANSFIELD -- Local residents will have a chance to weigh in on proposed Ohio American Water rates.

Don and Rita Welch Sprague celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 2. The couple was married Jan.

The Richland County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority is encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas Trees.

Terry Butler was honored as the Officer of the Year at the Mansfield Police Department's Annual Awards Ceremony held at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 32 this past weekend.

A Loudonville man was arraigned Monday in Crawford County Common Pleas Court on felony charges of assault and aggravated burglary with a firearm specification in connection with a shooting in Galion in November.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drunkenness. 100 block West Fifth Street, Mansfield -- A 42-year-old woman reported Friday night unknown people threw a piece of pavement through the side kitchen window while she was visiting friends.

Mansfield Schools Supt. Dr. Lloyd Martin appears to be a finalist for the same position in the Middletown City School District.

Ms. Cynthia Goff and Mr. Stan Wonorski, of Butler, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Lee Wonorski, to Mark Kearney Davies, both of Mt.

A Public Utilities Commission of Ohio staff recommendation calls for a water rate increase of about 5 percent in 2010, instead of the 23.57 percent Ohio American Water sought.

MANSFIELD -- The Christmas Wunderland lighting display will run through Dec. 27. Admission for cars is $6; for small buses , $17; and for tour buses, $60. MANSFIELD -- The Renaissance Perform-ing Arts Association will present the Off-Broadway sensation 'Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical!' at 8 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday ...

She said they threw her to the ground and carried handguns. Before police arrived, the men fled.

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