Fredericksburg bicyclist killed, Shreve man uninjured in Wayne County crash
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — A Fredericksburg woman was killed after a collision on Thursday afternoon in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Emma Miller,…
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Mansfield prepped to use peroxide to battle future harmful algal blooms at Clearfork Reservoir
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Mansfield Power Squadron to host May 16 event at Charles Mill Marina
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Power Squadron will sponsor its annual Safe Boating Week event on Saturday, May 16 to help promote National Safe Boating Week. The event will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Charles Mill Marina Patio adjacent to the marina store. Charles Mill Marina is…
Mansfield Sr. High revives theater program with Godspell Jr.
MANSFIELD — Matthew Nowak stood at the foot of the stage, looking up at the band of teenage thespians. They’d just finished rehearsing a number from the spring musical. The sound system had glitched, temporarily cutting off the rehearsal track mid-song. Nowak, the assistant band director at Mansfield Senior High,…
National Police Week to be celebrated in Mansfield May 10 to 16
MANSFIELD — In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. Each year, communities across the nation come together to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers. This year,…
A legacy of care: How one paramedic helped shape modern EMS in Mansfield
Mansfield Fire Dept. Lt. Jim Odson, the city’s first paramedic, retired Wednesday after 34 years of service.
Mid-Ohio ESC to host 2nd annual Includapalooza on Aug. 11
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center has announced the return of Includapalooza, a conference for school-based professionals, to be held at the Mid-Ohio ESC Conference Center on Aug. 11, 2026 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. This conference is for school-based professionals, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, school…
U.S. Marshals arrest Canton murder suspect Wednesday morning
CANTON – Members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Ashaad Delshawn Carlisle, 33, early Wednesday morning in Canton. Carlisle was wanted by the Canton Police Department for aggravated murder and the discharge of a firearm near a prohibited premises. “Detectives with the Canton…
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Richland County residents keep ban on wind/solar projects in 11 of 18 townships
Richland County Commissioner Darrell Banks said township residents were heard from Tuesday night.
Residents veto bond issue for Ontario school facility upgrades
ONTARIO — Ontario school district residents rejected a proposed new bond issue at the polls Tuesday. More than 69 percent of electors voted no, according to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board of Elections. The $40.3 million, 30-year bond would have provided funding to improve the school system’s…
Voters reject proposed income tax for Lexington Local Schools
LEXINGTON — Residents of the Lexington Local School District voted down a proposed income tax, according to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Boards of Elections and Morrow County Board of Elections. More than 73 percent of electors voted against the measure. District officials said the traditional, 1.5-percent income…
Mears defeats Morgenstern in Richland County GOP race for commissioner
Richland County Commissioner Cliff Mears defeated challenger David Morgenstern in his bid for another four-year term of office.
Madison schools earned income tax levy fails
MADISON TOWNSHIP — History repeated itself Tuesday when voters rejected a proposed income tax levy for Madison Local Schools. The five-year ballot measure was the district’s second attempt at a 1.5-percent earned income tax levy. The issue generated a voter turnout rate of 31.78 percent. More than 58 percent of electors…
Brian A. Shaver wins Democratic nomination for Ohio’s 5th Congressional District
MANSFIELD — Brian A. Shaver has secured the Democratic nomination for Ohio’s 5th Congressional District, emerging from a four-candidate primary race Tuesday night. Shaver defeated fellow Democrats Daniel John Burket, Martin M. Heberling III and Scott E. Tabor. According to final unofficial results from the Secretary of State website, Shaver…
Richland County voters approve multiple levy renewals & Bellville liquor option
RICHLAND COUNTY — Voters in Richland County approved multiple property tax renewals on the ballot Tuesday, along with a local liquor option in Bellville. The ballot included renewal levies in Plymouth, Perry Township and Springfield Township. Voters also decided whether the Duchess gas station at 860 State Route 97 W.…
George secures GOP nomination in 5th District Court of Appeals
Matthew George, 45, has secured the Republican nomination for Ohio’s 5th District Court of Appeals, emerging from a three-candidate primary race Tuesday night. George defeated fellow Republicans Matt Donahue and Jeff Furr. According to final unofficial results from the Secretary of State website, George had 46.35 percent in the District.…
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