A solar farm generating electricity is the best possible use for closed former landfills in Mansfield and Richland County, according to Barrett Thomas.
Carl Hunnell
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Mansfield Juneteenth celebration levels up parade, festival debut at new, expanded location
MANSFIELD — Mansfield is gearing up for its biggest celebration of freedom and unity yet as the annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival returns June 13, now hosted at its new location: Mansfield Senior High School, 124 N. Linden Road. This free, all-day community celebration promises more energy, more entertainment, and more ways to come together in honor […]
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Juvenile arrested in suspected Galion residence arson fire
A juvenile was arrested Tuesday in connection with an arson fire at a vacant house during the Memorial Day weekend.
Posted inBusiness
Time is right: Mansfield restaurateur Dan Lew buying Coney Island Diner business on Main Street
Longtime local restaurateur Dan Lew, owner of DLX in Mansfield, is buying the Coney Island Diner business on North Main Street.
Posted inCommunity Development
Mansfield Planning Commission OKs conditional use permit for proposed Buc-ee’s Travel Center
A proposed Buc-ee’s Travel Center at the I-71/Ohio 39 interchange took another step forward Tuesday afternoon.
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Memorial Day: Retired U.S. Army general ‘proud to be an Ohioan because of places like Richland County’
Gen. Christopher J. Dziubek said Monday seeing just one thing convinced him Richland County believes in honoring its military dead.
Posted inGraduations
Shelby High School graduates 153 members from the Class of 2026 on Sunday afternoon
Shelby High School graduated 153 members in the Class of 2026 on Sunday afternoon in the high school gymnasium.
Posted inCommunity Development
Westinghouse site reborn: Mansfield set to celebrate new beginning with party June 13
A community party is planned June 13 at the former sprawling site of Westinghouse in downtown Mansfield.
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Richland County Transit to again offer fare-free rides to and from Final Friday events in Mansfield
Richland County Transit will again provide fare-free rides to and from Final Friday events this summer in downtown Mansfield.
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Former Richland County Mental Health agency leader convicted on seven criminal charges
The former executive director of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services was found guilty on seven criminal charges Thursday.