Mansfield Christian avenges loss to Crestline, takes lead in MBC title chase
CRESTLINE — It was a must-win game, but that’s nothing new for Mansfield Christian. Blayne Morrow led a balanced scoring attack with 15 points and the Flames kept their Mid-Buckeye…
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Shelby superintendent talks about first 3 years on the job, future goals
Michael Browning, superintendent of the Shelby City School District, recently signed a new three-year contract.
Inkcarceration announces 2026 lineup, featuring 65+ bands across 3 stages
If you wondered how the Inkcarceration Festival might top last year’s record-breaking event that drew in 90,000 music fans, all it takes is a look at the lineup for the…
Mansfield Fire Dept. responds to Cairns Road commercial site fire Wednesday night
Mansfield firefighters extinguished a fire Wednesday evening inside a commercial warehouse that created an estimated $300,000 in property and content losses.
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Winter weather advisory issued, 2-4 inches forecast, after Ohio dares to feel hope
The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has now issued a winter weather advisory for an area that includes Richland and Ashland counties.
Gunning For Gold: Galion’s 2-time state runner-up Gradey Harding aims for title
MANSFIELD — If there is a Mount Rushmore of Galion wrestling, Gradey Harding certainly belongs on it. A two-time state runner-up, Harding stopped by the Inside the Lines podcast studio to talk about his pursuit of an elusive state crown. What would it mean to reach the top of the…
Richland County seeks $50K grant to help fund comprehensive land use study
Richland County is seeking a $50,000 state grant to help fund a comprehensive land use study that also involves Mansfield and Shelby.
Happily Ever Laughter: Mansfield Playhouse offers ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
The Mansfield Playhouse stages “Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition,” opening Friday night at the 95 E. 3rd St. community theater.
Ontario Local Schools to seek 5.35-mill bond issue in May
ONTARIO – Residents of the Ontario Local school district will see a 5.35-mill bond issue on their May ballots. Four school board members voted Tuesday to put a 30-year bond issue before the voters. If passed the bond issue would generate $40.3 million to renovate the district’s existing facilities. The…
USW Local 3057 confirms ArcelorMittal strike to proceed Tuesday night
About 450 ArcelorMittal employees in Shelby will be on strike by the time the clock hits midnight Tuesday.
Richland Newhope Industries announces 3-year accreditation
MANSFIELD — Richland Newhope Industries, Inc. (RNI, Inc.) announced Tuesday that the organization has received a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) with zero areas of deficiency within its Community Employment Services. This prestigious distinction places RNI, Inc. among only 3% of CARF-accredited programs internationally…
Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development hosts on Jan 28
MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, in collaboration with the Leadership Unlimited Advisory Board, will host the Jan. 28 Mayoral Vision 2026 Panel. This special event will provide residents and business leaders with first-hand insights into the future direction of their communities. Richland County mayors will come…
Buds to budget: Mansfield sees cannabis tax dollars roll up
The lone (so far) cannabis dispensary in Mansfield is producing about $20,000 per month in local, general fund revenue.
Weather update: Not a blizzard, just enough cold & snow to ruin your commute and mood
It’s not likely going to be the massive winter storm that weather experts were considering as possible for north central Ohio a few days ago.
Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre showcase set for Feb. 6-7
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Performing Arts Association will present the Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre (RYOT) Workshop Showcase on Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in Theatre 166, as part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series. This program is under the direction of Lori Turner. Tickets for…
Section of Sixth Avenue closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Sixth Avenue from Ashland Road to Orange Street. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the…
Shelby Board of Education welcomes two new members
Newcomers Brandel Boyd and Jonathan Lawson were both sworn in Monday night during the board’s first meeting of the New Year.
News Man Weekly: West Park, former YMCA site and mountain hiking with Adam Fox
West Park Shopping Center. The former land occupied by former YMCA. And mountain climber Adam “Doc” Fox.
Man arrested, drugs & cash seized during METRICH raid in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A man was arrested and cash and suspected drugs seized following a Monday raid in Mansfield, according to a press release issued by the METRICH Enforcement Unit and Mansfield Police Chief Jason Bammann. Emmanuel Washington, 47, was arrested on charges including three counts of trafficking in methamphetamine and…
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