Park Avenue East to be widened in front of Richland County Courthouse
The project will be funded through the city’s permissive sales tax, the city engineer said, and should be completed within the next month.
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Mansfield schedules Trick-or-Treat for Oct. 31
MANSFIELD — Mayor Jodie A. Perry has announced that citywide Trick-or-Treat is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. Residents who wish to participate in Trick-or-Treat…
‘A Cabinet of Curiosities’ exhibit coming to Mansfield’s library
“A Cabinet of Curiosities” is a juried exhibition celebrating the wonder, mystery, and beauty of the natural world through two-dimensional art showcasing local talent.
8th annual ManAfest to bring art, music and community to downtown Mansfield
ManAfest will run Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fourth Street in front of Richland Academy and at 101 Tea Company.
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Madison High School unveils 2026 Homecoming Court
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. The students selected include: Lincoln Shepherd, Sophie Lowe, Emily Saunders, Koree Kershner, Kennedy Hofer, Aubrey Ohl, Brianna Coulter, Taylor McKown, Lena Sasis, Zoie Ball, Kylie Carroll, Aseem Mickouma, Knight Wolfe, Kaiden Koch, Quinten Fava, Ashtyn Huffman, Hudson Stacy,…
Beards go big for Mansfield girl as End of Summer Bash fills Main Street
ASHLAND — Things got hairy — and generous — in downtown Ashland Saturday. A $1,878 check was already headed toward helping a Mansfield girl with a rare disease when another beard competitor decided to double it. The donation was presented Saturday during Beards on Main in downtown Ashland for Allysson…
Luminous Art show opens Sept. 19 in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A unique art event is coming to Mansfield on Sept. 19. Mankind Murals Inc. will present Luminous Art, a first-of-its-kind art display in Mansfield, created in partnership with New Creations Gallery and the Mansfield Richland County Public Library. Taking place at the three Library Murals, titled “Books Move…
Eagles put up a fight, fall to No. 6 Grand Valley
ASHLAND — Early miscues haunted the Eagles on Saturday against heavyweight Grand Valley. Ashland had a pass intercepted in the end zone on its first possession and misfired on a short field goal in the second quarter in a 20-10 loss to the sixth-ranked Lakers at Jack Miller Stadium. Photos…
Every little victory matters: 5th annual New Beginnings celebration honors recovery
MANSFIELD — Doug Newsome walked into Catalyst Life Services more than a decade ago as what he described as “a broken man” with “lost hope” and no idea what his future would hold. Earlier this week Newsome stood before those at the fifth annual New Beginnings Recovery Celebration with 12…
Decorated Air Force veteran Kim Campbell headlines action-packed events in Bucyrus Sept. 17 to 19
BUCYRUS — A decorated Air Force veteran, historic planes and a new monument honoring a groundbreaking woman in aviation are coming together in Bucyrus this September for a weekend celebrating courage, history and high-flying fun. The Lauretta Schimmoler Museum Inc. is bringing retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and former A-10…
25 years after 9/11: Remembering the day that changed America
ONTARIO — Twenty-five years have passed since the Sept. 11 attacks, but the memories of that day remain vivid for those who lived through it. The Ontario/Mansfield community gathered Friday afternoon for the 4th annual Field of Honor to remember the thousands who died as well as honor the first…
Bowman, Whippets rally in MOAC opener at Galion
GALION — Matt Dick has seen enough of Brady Bowman to last a lifetime. Galion’s veteran coach probably will see Bowman in his sleep. Shelby’s senior standout caught five passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns as the Whippets rallied for a 31-14 win Friday night at Unckrich Stadium. Bowman…
Multidimensional: Ontario’s approach to 2026 season leads to 4-0 start
Ontario (4-0) defeated Clear Fork (3-1) 17-7 to open Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference play.
Sept. 11: Mansfield-area football roundup
West Holmes bests Mansfield Sr. Millersburg West Holmes controlled the action to earn an impressive 47-7 win against Mansfield Senior on Sept. 11 in Ohio football. The Knights registered a 14-7 advantage at halftime over the Tygers. West Holmes thundered to a 47-7 lead heading into the final quarter. Neither…
Firefighters, first responders, students scale bleachers at Shelby High School 9/11 remembrance
None of Shelby City Schools’ current students were alive for the tragedy at the World Trade Center. Even some of the first responders in attendance were too young to remember. Collectively as a nation, however, none of them will forget.
MAKE students celebrate belt promotions
MANSFIELD — The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment (MAKE) celebrated the accomplishments of several students during a belt promotion on Saturday, Sept. 5. The promotion test was conducted by Assistant Chief Instructor Amber Bogner and Senior Instructor Nate Meiers while Sensei Reneta Music was away on vacation. Their leadership…
State Auditor levels $5,000 finding for recovery against Mansfield Finance Director
MANSFIELD — A $5,000 finding for recovery against Mansfield Finance Director Kelly Converse was issued by Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber this week. The finding was expected, and made public on Sept. 8 as part of the city’s 2025 audit by the state. The issue has been reported on extensively…
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‘They saved our daughter’s life’: Family reunites with doctors who treated Aurora Thomas
MANSFIELD — Aurora Thomas was all smiles Monday when she saw the doctors who helped save her life. The 1-year-old returned to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital with her parents, Emily and Morgan Thomas, to reunite with Dr. Martin Hanawalt and Dr. Jana Erner, the husband-and-wife physicians who cared for her during…
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