Central Ohio Motocross kicks off the season at new Mansfield Speedway
MANSFIELD — Layne Cape spent about 10 minutes hosing down his ATV with a power washer after whipping around the new motocross track at the Mansfield Speedway. The mud wasn’t completely…
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Crestview High School announces honor roll lists
OLIVESBURG — Crestview High School has announced its academic honorees for the most recent grading period. Seniors All A’s All A’s & B’s Juniors All A’s All A’s & B’s…
Lake Erie daily limits announced for 2026 fishing season
COLUMBUS – Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2026 season to again offer world-class fishing, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. As walleye from Lake…
Mansfield seeks city residents’ opinion in pool survey
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield Parks & Recreation Department is inviting residents to help shape the future of aquatic recreation in Mansfield by participating in a Public Pool Feasibility…
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Third Street’s ‘food pharmacy’ closes nutrition gap for families in need
MANSFIELD — Healthy food is key to a healthy life. But when patients can’t access fresh food due to cost or transportation barriers, a doctor’s recommendation to eat right doesn’t do much good. That’s why Third Street Family Health Services is taking its nutrition advice a step further. Through its…
OSU-Mansfield selected as ‘Opportunity College’ in national ranking
The Ohio State University at Mansfield has been selected as an “Opportunity College” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Doug Theaker’s impact cuts across education & veterans services
MANSFIELD — Doug Theaker has spent a lifetime on the move, making his mark in education, veterans services and more. Attending a veterans service on Memorial Day means listening to a powerful speech from Theaker, as he offers a reverent perspective on the life of those in uniform. It’s a…
When is a unanimous vote not enough? When abstentions reduce the vote to 4-0
Mansfield City Council was forced to rescind its earlier vote on CDBG spend and will try again April 21.
Shelby graduate takes over OSU Extension 4-H educator position
Kristen EIsenhauer is the new OSU Extension Educator in Richland County, tasked with growing the local 4-H program.
Richland County Transit invites public to April 14 Open House
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) is inviting the public to learn more about its upcoming RCT Flex service at a series of open house sessions and preview rides on Tuesday, April 14. The events offer residents, workers, and community stakeholders an opportunity to experience the new service firsthand and provide feedback before the…
Ontario Police warn of metal spikes found in Marshall Park area
ONTARIO — Ontario police are warning the public after discovering small metal spikes in various areas of Marshall Park, posing a potential threat to park visitors. Lieutenant Tony Grimwood said officers found spikes — roughly an inch and a half long — in roadways near the park. “We’re hammering away…
Rhino calf born at The Wilds highlights Ohio’s conservation efforts
CUMBERLAND, Ohio – The Wilds has welcomed a second southern white rhino, a female calf born on March 28, into its herd. This arrival comes just weeks after welcoming its first rhino calf of the year. This calf is the third for Kali, a 12-year-old southern white rhino who was also…
Study finds Clear Fork Reservoir dependable source of drinking water for next 50 years
The 77-year-old Clear Fork Reservoir should remain a dependable source of drinking water in Mansfield for at least the next 50 years,
One more lesson: Kim Hildreth ends Mansfield career with personal message
Kim Hildreth retired from the city of Mansfield recently. She provided one more piece of advice Tuesday night.
Ohio retailer convicted & sentenced for SNAP trafficking
CLEVELAND — The Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) has announced the conviction of Rup Chhetri, 33 of Cleveland, following an investigation into the illegal use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at a local retailer. Chhetri, the owner of Sagarmatha Home Décor, was convicted in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas…
Community Foundation for Crawford County seeks applicants for Youth Philanthropy program
GALION — The Community Foundation for Crawford County announces the formation of a new Youth Council which will offer local high school students the opportunity to serve as grantmakers. Members of the Youth Council will learn about the needs of youth in Crawford County and then review grant applications from…
Coming home: Grow by NECIC will open on Springmill Street this summer
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative Farmer’s Market is just a few months away. But this year, it’ll be in a new location. The market is moving to the parking lot of 486 Springmill Street, where the NECIC will also be relocating its operations. NECIC’s Springmill Street offices, known…
Mansfield City Council, FOP unions both approve new 3-year labor contracts
Mansfield City Council unanimously approved a new three-year labor agreement Tuesday with the city’s two FOP units.
Mansfield Police Dept. mobile operations center nearly set for duty
The new, 38-foot, $862,079 mobile command post for the Mansfield Police Department will be fully operational in the next couple of weeks.
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