More than $700,000 in tax savings could help preserve some of Mansfield’s oldest downtown buildings.
Hannah Martin
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Madison Twp. residents raise concerns over Beal Road work
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Residents questioned the work done on Beal Road during Monday evening’s Madison Township trustees meeting. Tom Cook and Jean Wrasse raised concerns about whether the work would hold up through the winter. “You never paved Beal Road, you just patched,” Cook said. “When winter comes, I’m just telling you ahead of time, […]
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Kingwood Center among five Richland County businesses seeking liquor options Nov. 3
The requests cover businesses in Mansfield and Shelby, with each question applying to a specific location and outlining which types of alcohol the business wants to sell and when.
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Wiener King celebrates 50 years with coneys, music and community
MANSFIELD — Wiener King celebrated 50 years in business Saturday with $1 coneys, live music and a crowd that reminded owner Jimmy Smarjeff just how much the Mansfield community means to him. “It’s a big deal,” Smarjeff said. “It really is a big deal.” The anniversary celebration featured a ribbon cutting, music from Mark King […]
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Jim Jordan faces 2 foes in race for Ohio’s Ohio’s 4th Congressional District
RICHLAND COUNTY — Three candidates are vying for Ohio’s 4th Congressional District seat in the Nov. 3 general election. Republican incumbent Jim Jordan faces Democrat Joshua Kolasinski and independent Tracey Tackett. The annual salary for the two-year congressional term is $174,000. The fourth district encompasses Richland County and Delaware County among Source Media Properties areas. […]
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From lie detectors to modern security, Schmidt marks 50 years in the community
MANSFIELD — The security business looked very different in 1976. Schmidt Total Protection, formerly known as Schmidt Security Pro, relied on lie detectors and investigations at that time. Now, 50 years later, the company has evolved their security and safety to include technology solutions. Brian Schmidt, president and owner, will mark 30 years with the […]
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Here’s your 2026 guide to haunted houses & spooky attractions in north central Ohio
Daylight is getting sparse and the leaves are changing colors — sure signs Halloween is creeping closer. For those looking to trade pumpkin patches and hayrides for dark hallways, haunted trails and a few good scares, there are plenty of places to visit across north central Ohio this fall. Looking for a traditional haunted house, […]
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Property transfers: $2.35M deal moves Hearth & Forge Hotel closer to life
MANSFIELD — A $2.35 million property transfer marks another step toward bringing a new boutique hotel to downtown Mansfield. 116 Park Avenue West LLC purchased the former Holiday Inn property at 116 Park Ave. W. from Park Hospitality LLC, according to recently recorded Richland County property transfers. Local investors plan to spend around $10 million […]
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Madison students get hands-on look at Army medical careers
MADISON TOWNSHIP — “Stayin’ Alive” and “Pink Pony Club” have more in common than a spot on a playlist. The beats to both songs became part of a hands-on CPR lesson for Madison Comprehensive High School students during Monday’s visit from the Mansfield U.S. Army Recruiting Station. The Army brought its medical demonstration truck to […]
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Round and round: Reagan Collura’s journey brings her back to Richland Carrousel Park
There was only one question before Reagan Collura and her friends climbed aboard the carousel.
Were they ready to ride?