Mark Caudill

Abusing a stray dog or cat is now a felony offense, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a unanimous decision.

Tim Bowersock has been the economic development director for the city of Mansfield for 25 years. He is a 1976 graduate of Crestview High School.

City residents turned down a combination of a property tax and an earned income tax by a total of 39,131 votes to 15,411 in final, unofficial results.

Darrell Banks will serve his third term as Richland County commissioner. Denise Ruhl retained her seat as clerk of courts after appointment.

The charter amendment passed by a margin of 10,167 to 4,994 in final, unofficial results from the Richland County Board of Elections.

Miles Parsons, executive director of Wayfinders, wants to relocate to 661 Park Avenue East, next to the Richland County Sheriff's Office.

Christine Cockley is the daughter of Mark Cockley and Heather Cockley. She is a 2014 graduate of Lexington High School.

Shelby City Schools is projected to have a cash balance of at least $9.5 million in each of the next five years, according to treasurer's forecast.

Mansfield City Council unanimously approved a contract with an engineering firm to develop a future land use plan and utility expansion plan.

The five-year forecast is a tool for the board and the administration to ensure financial stability, Lexington Treasurer Jason Whitesel said.