Richland County residents keep ban on wind/solar projects in 11 of 18 townships
Richland County Commissioner Darrell Banks said township residents were heard from Tuesday night.
SERIES SPOTLIGHT 🔦
It Takes a Village: Why Child Care is Everyone’s Business
What should our newsroom write about? Explore? Investigate? Explain? Let us know!
MORE News
Richland County voters approve multiple levy renewals & Bellville liquor option
RICHLAND COUNTY — Voters in Richland County approved multiple property tax renewals on the ballot Tuesday, along with a local liquor option in Bellville. The ballot included renewal levies in…
George secures GOP nomination in 5th District Court of Appeals
Matthew George, 45, has secured the Republican nomination for Ohio’s 5th District Court of Appeals, emerging from a three-candidate primary race Tuesday night. George defeated fellow Republicans Matt Donahue and…
Directorial debut: Mansfield Playhouse veteran leads Second Stage comedy ‘Cheatin’
Kanashay Grayeagle makes her directing debut Friday night in the Second Stage comedy, “Cheatin,’” at the Mansfield Playhouse.
SPECIAL PROJECTS & SERIES
Listen
Upcoming Events
More News
When helping starts hurting
Most leaders don’t think they’re doing too much. They think they’re doing what’s needed. A phone call after hours.A project about to miss a deadline.A team member unsure how to handle a difficult situation. In each case, stepping in feels right—responsible, attentive, the mark of someone who cares. And in…
Tyger Threads provides clothing to students in need at Mansfield Senior
MANSFIELD — Learning Algebra and world history is hard enough without holes in your shoes. But for some students at Mansfield Senior High School, a lack of sufficient clothing and footwear is a real challenge. That’s why the school partnered with The New Store to launch a pilot program called Tyger…
Pioneer hosts robotics competition for north central Ohio middle schools
SHELBY — Pioneer Career & Technology Center recently welcomed area middle school students for an engaging robotics competition, showcasing innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Students from Galion City Schools, Ontario Local Schools, and Mansfield Christian School competed in a series of challenges designed to test their robotics knowledge and technical…
Ashland University Choir tour to make stop at Shelby church
Join the Ashland University Choir at First Lutheran Church, 33 Broadway St. in Shelby, for a performance on May 12 at 7 p.m.
As McGowan Awards approach 60 years, the mission never wavers
MANSFIELD – Each May, a group of students, families, and faculty gather to sit inside Kingwood Center Gardens, the room often filled with the sounds of applause, tears, and stories that most people will never hear. For the 59th year, Rotary Club of Mansfield member Brigadier “Bill” McGowan’s Courage Awards…
Fire! Cannons belch smoke and flame at 48th annual Ohio Civil War Show in Mansfield
A cannon manufactured in 1862 was part of the artillery display during the 48th annual Ohio Civil War Show at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
Let it out: APEX Entertainment offers new way to blow off steam in Ontario
ONTARIO — Smash a plate, dodge into another reality or test your aim with a blade — APEX Entertainment will bring a three-in-one experience to the Ontario Center when it opens May 1. APEX Entertainment, located at 2209 Richland Mall, provides guests with a new way to blow off steam,…
Mansfield City Council to honor retiring police Lt. Stephen Blust on Wednesday
North central Ohio criminals — especially drug dealers –have found themselves on the wrong side of Stephen Blust for more than three decades.
Don’t let spring sunshine fool you, Ohio waters remain cold
COLUMBUS – As Ohio begins to welcome warmer spring weather, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding everyone that water temperatures remain dangerously cold. Lakes, rivers, and streams are slow to warm up this time of year, and even strong swimmers can experience cold water shock, exhaustion, or hypothermia…
State of the City: A transcript of our conversation with Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry
Here is a transcript from the “State of the City” conversation with Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry and Carl Hunnell from Richland Source.
Galion Community Band begins preparations for summer concerts
GALION — The Galion Community Band will begin rehearsals for their two summer concerts on Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. at the Galion High School band room. Additional rehearsals are scheduled for June 14, June 21, June 29, July 19, July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. All rehearsals will…
Female passenger killed, several others injured in U.S. 30 crash in Crawford County
A female passenger died and several other people were injured in a three-vehicle crash Saturday, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.
Ohioans are asked to report reptile & amphibian crossings for wildlife research
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are asking the public to report locations where they see reptiles and amphibians frequently cross roadways. Wildlife crossings put both animals and passenger vehicles at risk on the roadway, so reports…
Structure blaze draws 9 fire departments to Ross Road
TROY TOWNSHIP — Firefighters remained on the scene of a commercial structure fire Saturday afternoon, more than eight hours after arriving. No injuries have been reported. Lt. Brianna Casey of the Johnsville Fire Department confirmed that fire personnel responded to a blaze on Ross Road in Morrow County and were still…
Richland County Republican Party accepting Clerk of Courts applicants
Resumes and letters of interest are being accepted for an appointment to fill the vacancy in the Richland County Clerk of Courts position.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
REGIONAL NEWS: TOP STORIES FROM OUR SISTER SITES
Ashland County: Mohican River continues to see downgraded water quality: Why?
Ashland County: High bids in slate, flint & stone artifact auction total nearly $667K in Ashland
Knox County: Are taxicabs returning to Mount Vernon?
Knox County: Here’s the story of Alzina Knox and the cross-dressing robber
Delaware County: Sunbury City Council passes moratorium on data centers until 2027
Delaware County: It’s creepy and it’s kooky: Morticia’s Manor Airbnb opens in Delaware