Hard work pays off for small animal exhibitors at Richland County Fair
Students from all corners of the county showcased poultry and rabbits to a packed audience inside the Richland County Fairgrounds show arena Thursday afternoon. The sale included turkeys, rabbits, broilers…
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The secret’s in the crust: Ilena Porter’s raspberry pie takes grand champion at Richland County Fair
Porter’s show-stopping raspberry pie stole the attention of the judges and their tastebuds at the Richland County Fair pie auction on Wednesday.
An artist and activist: New historical marker honors legacy of Sarah Daisy Barker Thomas
A newly-installed historical marker pays homage to Sarah Daisy Barker Thomas and her family, who resided in a brick home at 89 Wood Street for nearly 150 years.
Ontario explores possibility of its own wastewater treatment plant
ONTARIO — Ontario is taking a closer look at what it would take to control its own wastewater treatment — and how much that future could cost. The city plans…
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Anonymous $500K donation pushes Mansfield Playhouse closer to dream of new $5.9 million downtown theater
“Now is the time for anyone who has been considering a contribution to join the effort. Together, we can ensure that live community theater remains a vibrant part of our area’s future.”
Richland County weather forecast looks wet through Friday
MANSFIELD — It’s fair week in Richland County, but someone didn’t tell Mother Nature. Traditionally, the fair takes place in sweltering conditions through mid-August. But this year looks to be a bit different. Below is a closer look at the forecast and what area residents can expect through the week.
16-year-old boy charged with stabbing murder of another 16-year-old in Springfield Township
The victim was identified as Elias Uzuoff, 16, according to the Richland County Coroner’s Office chief investigator Bob Ball.
State Fire Marshal K‑9 Finn retires after nearly a decade of dedicated service
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal celebrated the retirement of Ignitable Liquid Detection K-9 Finnegan “Finn” Tuesday afternoon. The Division held a special send-off ceremony at its campus in Reynoldsburg to recognize the labrador retriever’s distinguished nine-year career, which involved serving alongside fire investigators throughout the state, primarily…
2026 Lexington Minutemen football preview
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Road closures and traffic delays expected for Shawshank Hustle on Saturday
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to inform the community of the road closures and traffic delays expected on Saturday, Aug. 15 due to the “Shawshank Hustle” which is being held at the historic Ohio State Reformatory located at 100 Reformatory Road. The southbound lane of Olivesburg…
Liberty Township trustees approve settlement to end legal dispute with Columbus Zoo
Liberty Township approved a settlement ending its zoo ticket-fee dispute, with the Columbus Zoo set to pay EMS costs; read what’s next.
Richland County Foundation awards $365K in grants
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved $367,505 in grants during its August meeting. A large portion of the grants were for educational purposes. The board approved $83,000 in education grants for K-12 teachers in public or private Richland County Schools to encourage them to develop new…
Just a number: Dalton, Favri crowned in Ageless Beauty contest at Richland County Fair
A newly-crowned king offered frank words of advice Monday evening at the Richland County Fair.
Richland County releases June’s building permits listing
CORRECTION: The original version of this story included a previous month’s listing of permits. MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of June, 2026. These reports are courtesy of Michelle Jordan, Office Manager of the Richland County…
News Man Weekly: Tom Joudrey talks ‘Passenger Seat’ podcast about 2012 Mansfield kidnapping
Mansfield native Tom Joudrey created a three-part podcast about a 2012 kidnapping in his hometown.
Tradition on the track: Harness racing closes out two-night run at the Richland County Fair
Drivers in lightweight sulkies steered Standardbred horses through the turns during the second and final night of harness racing at the 176th Richland County Fair.
Roseto Event Venue: Restoring a historic space for connection and celebration
Starting a new business in a small city like Mansfield as a newcomer can be intimidating, to say the least. But that didn’t stop Shereen Tamsen, owner of Roseto Event Venue, from taking on the challenge of not only starting a business, but also renovating a historic downtown building. Originally…
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital physicist earns prestigious national fellowship designation
MANSFIELD – A medical physicist at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital is being recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of medical physics. Peter Sandwall, PhD, has been named Fellow of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), one of the highest honors the organization bestows upon its members. The designation…
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