Mansfield Sr.’s high-scoring Brooks lands a spot on District 6 first team
MANSFIELD — Kaylen Brooks’ sensational sophomore season isn’t over yet, but the postseason accolades already are piling up. Mansfield Senior’s sharpshooter was selected to the Division II/III first team when…
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It Takes a Village: Why Child Care is Everyone’s Business
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Census data reveals Richland County trends: Higher incomes, rising housing costs, more broadband
MANSFIELD — A lot can change in five years. Just ask the folks at the U.S. Census Bureau. The federal agency released its 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates last month.…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Here’s how to approach Rhododendron pruning
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many gardeners and homeowners who share my love of rhododendrons and azaleas. One experience that stands out was when a…
City Council to consider joint $2.7 million Ohio 13 paving project in Mansfield with ODOT
City Council on Tuesday will discuss a $2.7 million plan to repave about 5.7 miles of Ohio 13 within the city of Mansfield.
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Born before electricity: Shenandoah Christian Church celebrates 150 years
SHILOH — For 150 years, a small church located at 5642 State Route 13 North, has rung its bell, gathered its neighbors and held fast to a faith born on the American frontier. Shenandoah Christian Church marks a century and a half of worship this year, tracing its roots to…
Harriet Tubman comes alive at Mansfield library
MANSFIELD — Every great dream begins with a dreamer. One of those dreamers was Harriet Tubman. The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library hosted Harriet Tubman: Straight Up Outta’ the Underground as part of its Black History celebration on Saturday afternoon. Presented by the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, the one-woman production transformed…
Element of Art’s ‘The Light Within’ highlights the talents of those with developmental disabilities
MANSFIELD — Winter’s darkest weeks won’t last long at Element of Art, thanks to an immersive exhibition titled The Light Within. On Feb. 20, starting at 5 p.m., the non-profit gallery will flip the switch and invite the community to see talent, creativity and possibility in a whole new glow.…
Promotion highlights 2 testing sessions at Music Academy of Karate & Empowerment
February’s promotion was one to remember at Music Academy of Karate & Empowerment.
Letter to the Editor: Mansfield Civic Society to meet on Feb. 20
To the Editor, On Friday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. the Mansfield Civic Society will host its first public meeting at Pump & Grind, and we would like to invite the community to join us. The Mansfield Civic Society is a new local initiative inspired by the work of Strong…
Richland County deer hunters finish just outside top 10 in Ohio’s 2025-26 season
COLUMBUS – Ohio hunters checked 232,142 white-tailed deer during the 2025-26 season that concluded on Sunday, Feb. 1, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Richland County hunters tagged 5,151 deer, just outside the top 10 among Ohio’s 88 counties. That’s a significant increase in the…
Mansfield Sr. claims share of OCC championship in stunning fashion
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Mansfield Senior has captured many a league title in its long and storied boys basketball history. Yet few, if any, were more improbable than the one that was clinched on Friday night. The Tygers pulled away from arch-rival Madison 69-61, then heard the shots fired across the…
Spoiler Alert: Lexington upsets Ashland, 4 teams share OCC crown
LEXINGTON — Dantrell Hughes has never played spoiler, but Lexington’s senior leader filled the role admirably. Hughes scored a team-high 17 points and the Minutemen shook up the Ohio Cardinal Conference championship chase with a 69-64 upset victory over Ashland on Friday night. The Ashland loss, coupled with Mansfield Senior’s…
Ashland County grand jury indicts former Polk fire chief on 34 counts
An Ashland County grand jury returned a 34-count indictment against Brandon Mosher, 37, on Friday, according to court records.
Cellblocks to card tables: Vintage Vegas fundraiser set for March 28 at Ohio State Reformatory
MANSFIELD — A place once defined by iron bars and long corridors will take on a very different energy March 28, as Vintage Vegas turns the Ohio State Reformatory into a night of blackjack tables, whiskey tastings and Old Hollywood flair. Games like blackjack, poker and roulette will take center…
Section of Owens Road in Richland County to close Feb. 16 & 17
TROY TOWNSHIP — The Richland County Engineer’s Office has announced the following road closure: Owens Road, between Graham Rd and Lexington-Springmill Road, located in Troy Township. This will be closed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17. The closure is due to the…
From marching bands to one-night stands: Comic finds rhythm in punchlines
National touring comedian Tony Deyo performs Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Mansfield Playhouse. Tickets are $15.
Two Wooster men killed Friday after 3-vehicle crash on U.S. 30
VERMILLION TOWNSHIP — A Friday morning three-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 left two motorists dead at the scene and sent two others to the hospital. Dodge Dart driver Malachi James Harley John Whitehead, 23, of Wooster, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Ford transit van driver David L. Kuhns,…
Vacate order fulfilled: Last tenant leaves Mansfield Inn in Mifflin Township
The last tenant at the Mansfield Inn left the building on Friday, according to the Mansfield/Richland County Homeless Response Team.
Letter to the Editor: May 5 offers Richland County voters choice on wind & solar
To the editor, we need to talk about this May 5 wind and solar referendum. I have been reading the local newspaper for a few years. Last year, the Richland Source released an article about a future meeting of the county commissioners banning wind and solar development in parts of…
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