The race, which rolls out onto Ohio 545 and into downtown Mansfield before returning to the historic prison, is scheduled to start at 8 a.m.
Carl Hunnell
City editor. 30-year plus journalist. Husband. Father of 3 grown sons and also a proud grandpa. Prior military journalist in U.S. Navy, Ohio Air National Guard. -- Favorite quote: "Where were you when the page was blank?"
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Shelby & Madison students crowned Junior Fair royalty at 2026 Richland County Fair
Weston Rehberg and Kaylee Bowman were chosen as Junior Fair king and queen during competition at the John Hart Building.
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Swine, sunshine, and elephant ears: 2026 Richland County Fair fun is underway
It’s the 176th edition of the celebration of local agriculture and young people at 750 N. Home Road on the city’s north side, launching a week-long run that ends on Saturday.
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Mansfield police seek public help in finding 4 ‘persons of interest’ from May homicide
Mansfield police on Friday released the photos of four “people of interest” wanted for questioning in the May 20 homicide.
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Laugh Out Loud: Third Saturday in August comedy show in Mansfield expected to fill Renaissance Theatre
A comic from the Buckeye State. The Godfather of Boston comedy. And a comedian from New York — but not NYC.
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Manufacturing expansions and historic revivals anchor Richland County growth, officials say
“If we would have seen this report back then and said all of these things are happening in your community right now, I think we would have been shocked and awed,” Jessica Gribben said
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RCSO scam warning: Deputies will never phone you demanding fine payments
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is not calling area residents trying to demand payments for fines and/or warrants.
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Prevention vs. OT: Mansfield lawmaker pushes city to target root causes of youth violence
Crystal Davis Weese spoke of her desire to improve community safety and reduce youth violence when she successfully campaigned for Mansfield City Council in 2025.
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Renovations at former Liberty Park bathhouse to cost $52,300 more than estimated
The Mansfield Board of Control approved a $52,300 change order on Tuesday morning for Scout Construction, which found rot inside some of the walls and roof timbers.
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‘Two More Years’ ends: Mansfield Fire’s AC Chris Speelman retires after 34 years
Chris Speelman came into the fire department in 1992 as part of a new eight-member firefighting “dream team” of its own.
