Perrysville seeks applicants to fill council seat following Zakutni’s death
PERRYSVILLE — Village Council opened its Monday meeting with a moment of silence for Council Member Robert “Bob” Zakutni. Council is seeking applicants to fill a vacant council seat following…
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From Smokey Bear to historic engines, Mansfield Fire Museum prepares for national spotlight
MANSFIELD — Fire museum curators from across the United States and Canada will soon head to Mansfield as the city prepares to host the 35th anniversary National Fire Museum Network…
Open Source: How much do substitute teachers & bus drivers earn in Richland County?
We asked local schools to tell us how much they pay substitute teachers, bus drivers and substitute bus drivers — and if they are hiring.
Broadway Blowout: Cast from ‘Guys & Dolls’ celebrates with the audience at the Renaissance
Haley Bedocs said the event after the Sunday afternoon matinee outside on the theatre plaza was a chance to keep the great summer vibes going.
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Plymouth Area Museum to host biennial quilt show on Aug. 7 to 9
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Area Historical Society will host its biennial Quilt Show on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Plymouth Museum, 7 E. Main St. in Plymouth. This year’s theme…
Charles Mill Beach Campground opens destination playground, part of $7.3 million renovation
MIFFLIN — Families visiting Charles Mill Beach Campground have a new place to play. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District celebrated the opening of a destination playground on Friday. The playground is one of several new amenities included in the campground’s $7.3 million renovation. The project also added full-hookup RV campsites,…
Never lose hope: Residents share stories of faith and recovery from addiction in Mansfield
The event took place along The Jericho Wall of Remembrance and Recovery, a memorial art park that includes the names of 85 people who have died of overdose.
Mansfield Lahm Airport Day offers up-close look at aircraft and automobiles
The event also included a pancake breakfast, several food trucks, vendors, an inflatable zone for children and a touch-a-truck area. Admission and parking for the event were free.
Charles Mill Lake Park unveils $1.2 million marina improvements
MIFFLIN — Charles Mill Lake Park unveiled its renovated marina Friday — after nearly a year of construction. The $1.2 million project modernized the marina’s houseboat docking area with new infrastructure and improved access. Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Executive Director Craig Butler said the project was a collaborative effort between…
Ohio State Highway Patrol promotes bus safety ahead of new school year
COLUMBUS – As a new school year approaches, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is urging drivers to promote safety by sharing the road with school buses and following all traffic laws. The Patrol is also reminding school districts of the importance of staying up to date on school bus…
Eye on the ball: Mansfield family hosts baseball and softball camp
Joe and Julie Rohl grew tired of seeing the untreated, underutilized Spartan Fields at St. Peter’s Catholic School, seeing kids choose their phones over athletics. In rebuke, they’ve spent their summer setting up the field for the Saint Peter’s Spartans baseball and softball camp.
MAKE karate summer camp brings community together for training, awards and celebration
The MAKE event focused on martial arts training, discipline, character development and community connection.
Property transfers: Buc-ee’s closes on $2.6 million land purchase in Madison Twp.
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Buc-ee’s land purchase for its proposed Mansfield travel center is now official. Property transfers show Buc-ee’s Mansfield LLC purchased 37.5 acres from Charles E. Ross, administrator of the estate of Peter G. Ross, for $2.625 million — roughly $70,000 per acre. The property sits at the I-71/Ohio…
Everything must go: Shelby gathers around yard sale extravaganza
You couldn’t go anywhere in Shelby this weekend without finding a yard sale sign on a corner, or tables with clothing, DVDs and knick-knacks out in yards. From Thursday to Sunday, it’s yard sales aplenty.
Area Agency on Aging to host ‘Senior Day’ at Richland County Fair
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is excited to once again welcome older adults, caregivers, families, and community members to Senior Day at the Red Barn during Senior Citizen Day at the Richland County Fair. This event will take place on Monday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Red…
Richland County releases May’s building permits listing
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of May, 2026. These reports are courtesy of Michelle Jordan, Office Manager of the Richland County Building Department. Anyone with questions regarding a specific permit should contact the Richland County…
Renaissance Theatre finishes auditorium renovation ahead of Guys & Dolls opening
MANSFIELD — Just in time for the opening weekend of its production of Guys & Dolls, the Renaissance Performing Arts Association has completed its auditorium renovation, featuring new seating, restored flooring, expanded accessibility, and new gallery seating areas throughout Mansfield’s historic theatre. The renovation is the centerpiece of the Renaissance’s…
Dangerous substances appear in Ohio’s drug supply
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC) released two public safety bulletins Friday alerting Ohioans of dangerous substances showing up in Ohio’s drug supply. All of these substances increase the risk of overdose and potentially fatal consequences. The first bulletin addresses orphine analogs. Orphines are a sub-group of new synthetic opioids (NSOs)…
From Mansfield’s derby hill to Akron’s world championship, first-year racer finishes third
The Port Clinton youth who won the Soap Box Derby race in Mansfield recently finished third in the world.
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