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Supt. Rob Peterson of Madison Local Schools said the district will need to cut nearly $2 million from its budget ahead of next school year after voters rejected a combined renewal levy. “We try to be good stewards of the district funds and we’re a four star district on our report card,” he said. “We work really hard to do a lot of things right in our district and to not have the support for a renewal levy is pretty frustrating.” Read the full story here.
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Lexington Local Schools Supt. Kevin Young said there are “difficult decisions ahead” after voters rejected a property tax renewal and proposed income tax at the ballot. Read the full story here.
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Lucas voters reject 0.75% income tax The Village of Lucas’ proposed 0.75% income tax has failed. According to final unofficial results from the Richland County Board of Elections, 107 votes were for the additional income tax and 116 votes were against it. Read the full story here.
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Mansfield City Council member announces plan to table ‘camping’ ban in downtown
Aurelio Diaz announced Wednesday he plans to push lawmakers to table proposed legislation that would ban camping in the downtown district.
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Lexington residents vote down renewal, income tax levies
Lexington is facing a projected operating deficit of $1.7 million during the 2026-2027 school year.
Lucas voters reject 0.75% income tax
LUCAS — The Village of Lucas’ proposed 0.75% income tax has failed. According to final unofficial results from the Richland County Board of Elections, 107 votes were for the additional…
Madison supt.: Levy failure will result in $2 million in cuts ahead of next school year
The two levies will still be collected through their current expiration dates at the end of 2027 and 2028, respectively.
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Regional soccer action awaits Clear Fork girls, Mansfield Sr. & Mansfield Christian boys
BELLVILLE — Injuries are a part of sports, but Clear Fork coach Brittany Bechtel has never seen anything like this. The fact the Colts are playing in a Division IV regional semifinal game Tuesday in Tiffin is a testament to the resolve of a team ravaged by season-ending injuries.
Honking horn greets bicylists as new roundabout opens at Lex-Springmill, Home roads
It didn’t take long for the first honked car horn to christen a new traffic roundabout Tuesday morning.
Richland County election 2026: Local and state races, results and notes from our newsroom
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Lexington-Springmill roundabout opens
MANSFIELD — The announcement numerous Richland County drivers have been waiting for is here. The Lexington-Springmill roundabout is open, according to Richland County Engineer Adam Gove. “The intersection of Lexington-Springmill Road and Home Road is now open to vehicle traffic,” Gove stated in an email to Richland Source at 11:03 a.m. Tuesday.…
Shelby business owner presses City Council on proposed electric rate hikes
“I believe we need to take a serious look at how we’re managing the money we’re already collecting before asking residents to pay more.”
Madison Twp. expects to save nearly $4,800 annually with IT provider switch
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township expects to save nearly $4,800 annually by switching its information technology service provider. Fiscal Officer Leanna Rhodes said Monday night the township reviewed its IT service costs while preparing the 2027 budget. Cost savings prompt IT provider change Net2 Services quoted the township $785.04 per…
Shelby grad Brian Yetzer returns home Nov. 24 to share art, technology and music
The visit is sponsored by the Shelby High School Alumni Association. All sessions will take place in the Shelby High School Performing Arts Center.
News Man Weekly: Allie Watson, Alex Dorsey discuss $25 million Downtown Forward project in Mansfield
We welcome Allie Watson of the Richland County Foundation and Alex Dorsey of the Windsor Companies for an in-depth conversation about Downtown Forward.
65 to 70 percent of Richland County voters expected to participate in November election
Richland County Board of Elections Director Matt Finfgeld said Monday he anticipates 65 to 70 percent of the county voters will have cast ballots by the time polls close on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Letter to the Editor: Oppose the Raemelton property proposal
Dear Editor, I attended the Mansfield City Council meeting on Oct. 27 after getting a scant six days notice of the proposed meeting concerning the re-zoning of 65 acres of the residual Raemelton (Black family) property on Cook road from residential to “planned unit development”(PUD).
Former Butler mayor found guilty of felony vehicular assault in Richland County Common Pleas Court
Former Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus is scheduled to be sentenced in December in Richland County Common Pleas Court.
Shelby, Ontario & Clear Fork all host playoff games, while Lucas will make road trip
MANSFIELD – North central Ohio football fans will have no shortage of nearby choices if they want to attend a second-round playoff football game on Friday night. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the postseason pairings over the weekend and it confirms a bevy of activity in the region.
Section of North Franklin Street closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to a water main repair, it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. North Franklin Street from East Fourth Street to East Fifth Street. The road closed on Nov. 2 with construction signs…
‘Fall in Love with Downtown’ celebration set for Nov. 6 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Historic-inspired arches, glowing halo lights and new gathering spaces have reshaped downtown Mansfield. Fall in Love with Downtown will celebrate the transformation on Nov. 6 with live music, public art and an opportunity to explore the completed Main Street Improvement Project, hosted by The City of Mansfield and…
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