SHELBY — The Whippets will have their hands full Friday in Elyria. Third-seeded Shelby (10-2) will take on No. 2 seed Cleveland Glenville (9-3) in a Division IV, Region 14 semifinal at Ely Stadium. The Tarblooders are the defending state champs and, by all accounts, every bit as good as they were last fall when […]
November 2023
Posted inNews
Mansfield man, 22, charged with murder in Ferndale Avenue double-homicide
MANSFIELD — A 22-year-old Mansfield man was arrested and charged with murder Wednesday in the Halloween house party shooting that resulted in two people dying and four others being wounded. Cyrus J. Ellerbe was taken into custody by police and charged with the 1st-degree felony, according to an emailed press release from Capt. Randy Carver […]
Posted inObituaries
Frieda Johns
On a beautiful sunny afternoon, Tuesday November 7, 2023, Frieda May Johns, lost her courageous battle with cancer with her loving family by her side at her daughter’s house in Galion. Frieda was born in Bucyrus on September 13, 1958, to the late John and Diane (Morris) Carpenter. On their way home from Florida, Frieda […]
Posted inFootball
Mansfield Sr. challenges defending state champ
MANSFIELD — The Tygers know exactly what awaits Friday in Clyde — and they are looking forward to the challenge. Fourth-seeded Mansfield Senior (10-2) will bus to Clyde’s Bishop Stadium for a regional semifinal showdown with top-seeded Toledo Central Catholic (12-0). The Fighting Irish won a Division II state title last fall before dropping to […]
Posted inElections
Richland County voter turnout hit nearly 50 percent of registered voters
MANSFIELD — Richland County Board of Elections Director Matt Finfgeld missed by about five percentage points on his prediction by of voter turnout on Tuesday. “I was a little optimistic,” he said with a laugh on Wednesday morning, agreeing that perhaps local voters were not as fired up as larger, more urban counties that poured […]
Posted inBusiness
Richland Area Chamber announces leadership search
MANSFIELD – The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development and the Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) announced Wednesday morning it has launched a search to find the next President and CEO to lead the organization. The search was triggered by former President and CEO Jodie Perry’s successful election to be the next Mayor of Mansfield. […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Shop local: The 2023 North Central Ohio Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for that perfect gift for a loved one? Want to support a local business this holiday season? Or maybe you just want to treat yourself? Look no further than your very own community. This list features some of the best and most unique products, services and experiences from Mansfield to Ashland to Mount Vernon […]
Posted inArea History
Holiday season provides a multitude of foods & feasts
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published by the Ohio History Connection on Dec. 20, 2019. It’s being republished here via a collaborative agreement. From late November through the beginning of next year, there seems to be no shortage of opportunities to indulge in festive foods and holiday treats, whether in our workplaces, or gathered […]
Posted inElections
Perry sweeps to victory in Mansfield mayoral campaign
MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry helped lead the Mansfield Rising downtown investment and improvement plan four years ago. She will lead a city-wide improvement effort for the next four years as the new mayor. A Republican, Perry defeated Democrat Sherry Vaught on Tuesday, winning 65.74 percent of the vote from city voters, according to final, unofficial […]
Posted inElections
Madison levy passes by razor thin margin, recount looms
Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected to reflect that correct amount generated by the levy. MANSFIELD — It appears voters in the Madison Local School District have passed a new operating levy, though the slim margin will likely trigger an automatic recount. Madison’s 7.5 mill, 5-year operating levy passed by just 11 votes, according […]