Phoenix Brewing Company now owns its 131 N. Diamond St. building after $250K purchase
MANSFIELD — Richland County property transfers for April 27 through May 22 are published by Richland Source using information provided by the Richland County Auditor’s office. The list outlines recent…
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Bee-loved tradition: Shel-Bee Festival returns for year two
SHELBY — A downtown celebration inspired by one of Shelby’s unique distinctions created buzz Saturday. The second annual Shel-Bee Festival returned to the Black Fork Commons Plaza, bringing together vendors,…
Final Friday kicks off another summer of music in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Summer officially felt a little closer Friday night as crowds gathered at The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield for the first Final Friday concert of the season. With performances…
A day of connection: Family Life Counseling celebrates mental health month through community event
MANSFIELD — Families gathered Friday afternoon at Family Life Counseling for free food, activities and community resources as the organization closed out Mental Health Month with a community event centered…
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State-Bound: Madison’s Stancombe, Lex’s Hughes headline list of local qualifiers
Madison’s Jaxin Stancombe and Lexington’s Latrell Hughes are headed to next week’s state track meet after standout performances Friday.
Madison claims regional championship to earn state softball tournament bid
ASHLAND — Not since the salad days of softball superstar Sunny Litteral have the Madison Rams reached the state tournament. That was 31 years ago, in the spring of 1995 with coach Mike Leeper leading the charge featuring Litteral, the future four-time Ashland University All-American bolstering the meat of the…
Mayor: Buc-ee’s visitors — not local taxpayers — will pay for infrastructure improvements
Infrastructure improvements needed to create a new Buc-ee’s Travel Center will ultimately be paid for by the thousands of visitors who make retail purchases.
Land bank to pursue scattered site development contracts with Columbus-based Woda Cooper
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank board will likely vote next week on a tentative sales agreement to sell more than 70 residential lots across Mansfield to a Columbus-based affordable housing developer. The agreement would grant Woda Cooper Companies the exclusive right to purchase up to 76 parcels to…
Ohio Express bandmates reunite to record new song for 21-year-old Shelby musician
A 21-year-old Shelby musician loves music of all kinds — especially the sounds produced during the late 1960s when bands like Mansfield’s Ohio Express topped the charts.
A fresh cut for Lexington: Murphy’s Barber Company opens its doors
LEXINGTON — Adrian and Savannah Hunter saw an empty barber shop in Lexington and decided to put their own spin on it. Movie posters line the walls, kids stack Legos in a sensory corner and straight razors still make an appearance at Murphy’s Barber Company. Hunter said he wanted more…
Free shuttles planned for 2026 Juneteenth event
Parking for the June 13 Juneteenth Parade will be available only during parade hours at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, 890 W. 4th St.
Team Peter: Loudonville 10-year-old publishes second book
Peter Heath recently published his second book, “The Adventures of Marshmallow and Peter: Peter’s Wish Trip.”
Extra innings: Lexington falls in D3 district final to Southview
TIFFIN — Cole Eichorn would have pitched for as long as it took if it meant playing with his classmates a little longer. Lexington’s senior right-hander delivered a heroic effort in Thursday’s Division III district final at Tiffin University’s Heminger Field. But it wasn’t enough in a 5-4 nine-inning loss…
Tee off for a great cause at the 21st annual Ralph Phillips Memorial Golf Tournament
Phillips Tube Group Inc. and the Phillips Family Foundation will host the 21st annual Ralph Phillips Memorial Golf Tournament on June 18.
All eyes on Mansfield: World of Outlaws roar into town for Blaster 57 Special this weekend
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series will invade Mansfield Speedway this weekend for the highly-anticipated Blaster 57 Special.
Solar farm proposed for construction atop closed Mansfield, Richland County landfills
A solar farm generating electricity is the best possible use for closed former landfills in Mansfield and Richland County, according to Barrett Thomas.
Madison Local Schools partners with Matthew 25 Outreach Center for monthly food distributions
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Students, staff, and community partners came together to make a big difference for hundreds of local families. Madison Comprehensive High School partnered with Matthew 25 Outreach Center and Greater Cleveland Food Bank to launch a new monthly food distribution program at the high school. The first distribution took…
Two decades, one constant presence: Tara Utt-Kunnas recognized nationally as a Woman of Excellence
MANSFIELD — Tara Utt-Kunnas has spent more than two decades at Weiss Industries navigating ownership changes, economic downturns and company transitions — work that earned her national recognition as one of MetalForming Magazine’s Women of Excellence in Metal Forming and Fabricating honorees. According to MetalForming Magazine, the annual recognition is…
New report finds mental health concerns remain high among college students
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — May marks Mental Health Awareness Month and brings attention to the growing need for mental health across the country. As college students juggle academics, work and the pressures of early adulthood, mental health concerns continue to weigh heavily on young people across the country. A new…
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