Is there a DORA in Mansfield’s future?
Jodie Perry said Thursday she plans to have legislation for City Council consideration in the next 90 days that would allow a DORA in the downtown.
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Madison Township seeks bids for 2026 road paving project
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township will resurface more than a dozen streets in 2026 as officials move forward with a resurfacing program. Road Superintendent Larry Weirich secured approval from the…
Mansfield City Council fast-tracks NOPEC, offering bulk electric rates
City Council on Tuesday evening approved joining the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council.
High-Flyer: Ferguson leads Falcons to Final Four
MANSFIELD — Lowen Ferguson’s basketball IQ is off the charts. Hillsdale’s sophomore point guard stopped by the Inside The Lines podcast studio after leading the Falcons to the Final Four…
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The memory tour: Daughters plan a scavenger hunt for aging parents
MANSFIELD — Dave Pavkov leaned towards his wife, gently placing a shiny dollar store crown on her head. Once he was sure it was balanced, he wrapped his arm around her. The couple looked up and smiled at their daughters, who gleefully snapped photos with their smartphones as “Chicken Fried” blared…
News Man Weekly: Windstorm, Buc-ee’s and The Mothership in Mansfield
Add losing electrical power at his house for 27 hours to the things that make Carl Hunnell a grumpy old man.
Buc-ee’s takes another step toward Richland County with annexation approval from Madison Twp. Trustees
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The beaver keeps inching closer to Richland County. Madison Township trustees approved the annexation of 110.757 acres Monday night during their regular meeting at 6 p.m., another step toward bringing a Buc-ee’s travel center to the Interstate 71 and Ohio 39 interchange. Trustee Dan Fletcher said the…
Hamilton Insurance Group, Inc. chosen ‘Agency of the Year’ by Pekin Insurance
MANSFIELD — Hamilton Insurance Group, Inc. has announced that it has been named “Agency of the Year” by Pekin Insurance, recognizing the agency’s outstanding performance, dedication to clients, and commitment to excellence in the insurance industry. In addition to the agency-wide honor, several members of the Hamilton Insurance team received…
Troopers focus on removing impaired drivers from the road during St. Patrick’s Day enforcement
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding drivers that luck is not a strategy when it comes to being safe behind the wheel ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. Troopers will be highly visible on roadways across the state in an effort to remove impaired drivers as part…
Buc-ee’s beaver invasion: Mansfield City Council to vote on land annexation Tuesday
The next step toward a massive Buc-ee’s Travel Center in Mansfield is expected Tuesday evening.
Element of Art builds community through creativity
MANSFIELD — Element of Art Studio & Gallery has served as a creative space in downtown Mansfield for 16 years. The facility supports artists living with developmental disabilities through consistent studio time, professional opportunities, and meaningful community connection. “At Element of Art, we create art every day. But the true…
‘Back to the lab:’ Galion’s Trukovich falls in state final
Galion’s Carter Trukovich fell to Licking Valley’s Joe Curry in the 126-pound state championship match Sunday.
Oscar wins Clear Fork’s first state wrestling title
Sophomore Anthony Oscar became Clear Fork’s first ever state wrestling state champ Sunday inside Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center.
Ontario’s Ohl caps high school career with state title
Ontario senior 120-pounder Aiden Ohl won a Division II state championship Sunday evening at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center.
Mid-Ohio Home Show highlights generator reliability during windstorms
Emergency standby generators were just some of the local goods and services on display this weekend at the annual Mid-Ohio Home Show.
Hillsdale to take on Kalida on Friday in boys’ basketball Final 4 in Dayton
The Ohio High School Athletic Association on Sunday afternoon announced the boys’ state tournament Final 4 in seven divisions.
Liver Elastography now offered at Avita Health System
ONTARIO — – Avita Health System is now offering shear wave liver elastography at Ontario Hospital. This newly-acquired diagnostic imaging test is used to detect and monitor chronic liver diseases, such as hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatitis B and C, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. “We are dedicated to bringing innovative,…
History: Harding becomes Galion’s first 4-time wrestling state placer
COLUMBUS — It wasn’t the win Gradey Harding coveted. But Galion’s senior 132-pounder capped his high school career with a victory. Harding cruised to a 13-3 win over Hubbard’s Markel Hackwelder in the fifth-place match during the final day of the state tournament Sunday morning. Below are photos from the…
Source Media releases 2025 impact report highlighting growth, trust and community impact
MANSFIELD — Source Media Properties released its 2025 impact report this week, offering a look at how independent local journalism continues to shape civic life across Richland, Ashland and Knox counties. The report, titled “Community Trust at Work,” highlights the newsroom’s growth, investigative reporting, community engagement and the role readers…
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