Mansfield native may bring market-rate housing to former Madison Jr. High site
Once annexed, the property will also need to be rezoned within 30 days of its transfer from Madison Township into the city.
What should our newsroom write about? Explore? Investigate? Explain? Let us know!
QUESTIONS WE’VE ANSWERED ❓
MORE News
Jim Jordan faces 2 foes in race for Ohio’s Ohio’s 4th Congressional District
RICHLAND COUNTY — Three candidates are vying for Ohio’s 4th Congressional District seat in the Nov. 3 general election. Republican incumbent Jim Jordan faces Democrat Joshua Kolasinski and independent Tracey…
Clear Fork High School’s 2026 Homecoming Court featured before football game
Clear Fork High School students will celebrate the Homecoming dance Saturday night.
Slugfest: Shelby survives Clear Fork, sets stage for battle of unbeatens against Ontario
A combined 26 penalties for 281 yards between Shelby (14 for 142) and Clear Fork (12 for 139) made for frequent breaks in the action — something both offenses had…
Listen
Upcoming Events
SPECIAL PROJECTS & SERIES
More News
Bayer to invest $2.2 billion for manufacturing site in New Albany
COLUMBUS — Bayer plans to invest $2.2 billion in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing site in New Albany, according to a Friday afternoon press release issued by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Bayer and JobsOhio. Bayer is expected to create around 600 high-value jobs in the New Albany International Business Park and roughly…
Incumbent Badnell faces challenge from Franco for Richland County Probate Court judge
Incumbent Richland County Probate Court Judge Kelly Badnell faces a challenge Nov. 3 from Mansfield attorney Robert Franco.
First Congregational Church asks Mansfield schools one question: What do you need?
When students have an opportunity to step out of their academic environment and experience education outside of curriculum – whether it be a field trip to a nature preserve or an after school art program – they are given the opportunity for new knowledge to bloom. That was the inspiration…
Lightle & Zender earn Area Agency on Aging 2026 scholarships
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Foundation Board has selected the 2026 Scholarship Program award recipients. Scholarships are made possible by the Annual Meeting Sponsorships. The Agency on Aging Foundation Board elected to provide a total of $3,500 in scholarship awards this year to individuals…
Madison Local Schools bumps up to 4-star rating on Ohio School Report Card
“I am extremely proud of our teachers, non-teaching staff, and administration and their efforts in supporting our students and providing them with high-quality learning experiences,” said Supt. Rob Peterson
Here’s your 2026 guide to haunted houses & spooky attractions in north central Ohio
Daylight is getting sparse and the leaves are changing colors — sure signs Halloween is creeping closer. For those looking to trade pumpkin patches and hayrides for dark hallways, haunted trails and a few good scares, there are plenty of places to visit across north central Ohio this fall. Looking…
Section of Stewart Avenue is closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to a water main repairs, it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed: Stewart Avenue South from Park Avenue West to Summit Street. The road has been closed and construction signs will be…
MOESC business advisory council highlights workforce programs and 2026-2027 meetings
The meeting brought regional education and business leaders together to review county action plans and collaborate on workforce development strategies.
Driver in custody after discharging firearm during U.S. 30 road rage incident in Ashland County
VERMILLION TOWNSHIP — A road rage incident escalated from gestures to gunfire Thursday morning. One driver was taken into custody shortly after a road rage incident on U.S. 30 led to gunfire in Ashland County, according to a press release from the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.…
U.S. 5th District preview: Shaver, Veloff battle incumbent Latta for seat in Nov. 3 election
The Latta family has defined the seat. With pressing political issues becoming more bipartisan, however, Shaver and Veloff believe in their chances.
Letter to the Editor: October is national Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month
October is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event to honor individuals living in long-term care facilities and those receiving care in their home and call attention to their rights. It is an opportunity to focus on the dignity, respect, and quality of life experienced by each individual…
U.S. Marshals detail shooting incident in suspect’s death at Akron residence
AKRON – A 34-year-old man died Thursday in Akron after a shooting incident involving authorities who were trying to arrest him, according to a press release from the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. Authorities stated that at approximately 8:30 a.m. members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio…
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Lexington Schools levies
Dear Lexington School District Residents, My name is Mike Ziegelhofer. Our family was blessed with the opportunity to move to Lexington in 1988. Our oldest child was starting kindergarten and I was starting my first year as principal of Lexington High School. I had the honor and privilege to serve the…
Developer optimistic about securing $31 million in state funds for Mansfield affordable housing project
MANSFIELD — A Columbus-based affordable housing developer is one step closer to building 70 new homes on scattered sites across Mansfield. Woda Cooper Companies recently cleared the first hurdle in obtaining more than $31 million worth of funding from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency for its Temple Greene project. The…
PROJECT Trio – Breaking boundaries through music: Creative Connections Across the Curriculum free arts integration professional development for teachers
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The Mansfield Partners in Education Team, composed of the Renaissance Performing Arts Association, the Mansfield Art Center, and Mansfield City Schools, will host a one-day professional development workshop on arts integration for educators and administrators on Thursday, October 15, 2025, at the Renaissance Theatre. The workshop is…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.