Israel-based company to build manufacturing facility, could employ 200 workers in Ashland
ASHLAND — Israel-based Meptagon has selected Ashland’s Industrial Park to serve as the location of the company’s newest manufacturing facility. Ashland City Council approved the sale of 10 acres located…
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Miss Ohio moves to Ashland for 2026 amid Renaissance Theatre renovations
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre auditorium will be getting the star treatment this summer. The seats will be removed and replaced, the flooring resurfaced and the iconic ornamental plaster ceiling…
Bloom and Fizz partners with local businesses for ‘Be Mine Bundle’
MANSFIELD — Love is in the air — and in a cup — at Bloom and Fizz, where a new Valentine’s Day bundle puts a locally made spin on classic…
Affordable senior housing developer gets contingent deal with Richland County Land Bank
MANSFIELD — More senior housing, rental housing and affordable housing are all well-documented needs in Richland County. A Cleveland-based housing developer hopes to address all three with a three-story, 65-unit development…
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Clear Fork interested in joining Knox EMA’s school reunification plan
MOUNT VERNON — Emergency Management Agency Director James T. DeChant said Highland Local School District has joined local school reunification plans, and interest is spreading to other districts. “There have been some discussions with Utica schools, and Clear Fork Valley schools are interested in being part of the team and…
Wynford 5th-grade student wins Crawford/Morrow spelling bee
Crawford and Morrow counties held their annual spelling bee Thursday morning in a spirited virtual contest.
Homeless Response Team offers help as Mansfield Inn residents face order to vacate
More than a dozen Mansfield Inn rooms still appeared occupied Thursday during a visit by members of a local homeless response team.
Flames take aim at elusive MBC title
MANSFIELD — Josiah Schleusener and his Mansfield Christian teammates plan to turn up the heat inside The Furnace on Friday night. MCS will host Kidron Central Christian in what is the de facto Mid-Buckeye Conference championship game. The Flames (9-6, 5-1) and Comets (12-5, 5-1) are tied atop the MBC…
Richland County Land Bank could receive $400k more Lead Safe funding from state
The Richland County Land Bank may receive more state money to help homeowners update properties and reduce lead exposure.
Up to 3 inches of snow forecast locally; optimism accumulation far less certain
This winter of our discontent — now in its 14th consecutive month — announced Thursday it will extend its stay.
Spirited debate peppers Walker Lake Road rezoning issue at Ontario City Council meeting
ONTARIO — Residents filled council chambers and experienced a spirited discussion Wednesday night as Ontario City Council weighed the proposed Walker Lake Road development. Zoning, traffic impact and long-term maintenance were the hottest topics of debate. Radd Schneider, vice president of acquisitions for Redwood USA LLC, addressed questions raised during…
Contested GOP race for Richland County commissioner heads primary ballot
A contested Republican primary for Richland County commissioner, 3 school tax issues and a citizen-driven question on wind/solar projects highlight the local May primary ballot.
Autopsy reports show former Ashland dentist & wife were shot 16 times
According to autopsy reports from the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were shot a total of 16 times.
Rising through the ranks: Yerian takes assistant chief role in Mansfield Fire Dept.
The Mansfield Fire Department promoted three officers on Wednesday and welcomed two new firefighters.
Ohio State Mansfield to host art show exploring the impact of incarceration
MANSFIELD – A group of artists who have been directly impacted by incarceration will share their artwork and ideas during a new exhibit set to open Feb. 10 at Ohio State Mansfield’s Pearl Conard Art Gallery. The exhibit is called “Blood, Sweat, and Tears Too” and features artwork by members…
Letter to the Editor: Former Richland County Commissioners weigh in on local renewable energy issue
As former Richland County Commissioners, we understand the weight of decisions that affect our community’s economic future and the rights of our neighbors. That’s why we’re deeply concerned about the ban on future renewable energy development that our current County Commissioners passed last summer — and why we’re asking voters…
From eyesore to poolside? Mansfield studying West Park site for new pool
Could a new public pool be in the city’s future? Mayor Jodie Perry is at least considering the possibility.
Mansfield Noon Optimist Club introduces Ontario preschoolers to Buckeye Imagination Museum
MANSFIELD — Foam blocks scattered across the Buckeye Imagination Museum floor as a group of preschoolers worked together to build a play area. Laughter and smiles broke out as the blocks slowly turned into something bigger — and fun. This activity filled the museum Tuesday morning as around 70 Ontario…
Mansfield feeling the heat from skyrocketing nationwide fire engine prices
Dan Crow acknowledged the Mansfield Fire Department is feeling the heat of national rising fire apparatus costs.
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