MANSFIELD — It took eight minutes for the Mansfield Senior boys basketball team to shake off two weeks of inaction. But then the second-seeded Tygers shifted into high gear and throttled Norwalk 65-30 for a Division III sectional championship on Friday night at Pete Henry Gym. Coach Marquis Sykes’ squad trailed the winless Truckers 13-12 […]
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Mansfield Sr. claims share of OCC championship in stunning fashion
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Mansfield Senior has captured many a league title in its long and storied boys basketball history. Yet few, if any, were more improbable than the one that was clinched on Friday night. The Tygers pulled away from arch-rival Madison 69-61, then heard the shots fired across the state as New Philadelphia upset […]
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Section of Owens Road in Richland County to close Feb. 16 & 17
TROY TOWNSHIP — The Richland County Engineer’s Office has announced the following road closure: Owens Road, between Graham Rd and Lexington-Springmill Road, located in Troy Township. This will be closed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17. The closure is due to the City of Mansfield’s ongoing well […]
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Richland County releases January’s building permits listing
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of January, 2026. These reports are courtesy of Michelle Jordan, Office Manager of the Richland County Building Department. Anyone with questions regarding a specific permit should contact the Richland County Building Department at 1495 W. […]
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Black History Celebration draws large crowd to Mansfield Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD — It was hard to find a seat at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library on Saturday. The place was simply bustling with activity. In one corner Jesus Jewels dancers were performing. In another one could learn work through a puzzle or test trivia knowledge, maybe even pick up information on health concerns, all […]
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Gov. DeWine urges Ohioans to take precautions in extreme cold
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine continues to encourage Ohioans to take precautions due to the cold weather. According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio is experiencing a deep Arctic air mass that will keep temperatures well below normal throughout the week. The coldest wind chill factor is expected from tonight to Tuesday, with […]
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Tygers rally with huge 4th quarter to stun Sandusky, pocket 3rd straight win
SANDUSKY — Don’t look now but Mansfield Senior is getting as hot as the weather is cold. The Tygers overcame a double-digit halftime deficit and erupted for 33 points in the fourth quarter to stun Sandusky 85-80 in Saturday night’s non-conference boys basketball clash. Sophomore guard Kaylen Brooks exploded for 35 points (29 in the […]
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Lucas 7th grader crowned Richland County spelling bee champion
MANSFIELD — Lyla Maniaci emerged from Thursday night’s competition as the queen bee. Rather, the Lucas 7th grader was the Queen of the Bee. Actually, Maniaci was crowned Richland County Spelling Bee champion. The 2025-2026 Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center spelling bee season is off to an impressive start. The Richland County Bee took place on […]
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The bleak midwinter is about to get very cold in north central Ohio
Famed English poet Christina Rossett wrote about the bleak midwinter in a poem published in the January 1872 issue of Scribner’s Monthly. The poem was under the title “A Christmas Carol” and has since been set to music and is a holiday standard. But the haunting lines of a bleak midwinter, which was also turned into […]
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Rams pocket double-overtime win over Lexington
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison’s see-saw boys basketball season continued its upward trajectory on Saturday night. Justin McCraney erupted for 25 points and eight rebounds to lead the Rams to a thrilling, 64-60 double-overtime victory over Lexington in an Ohio Cardinal Conference clash. This was Madison’s third straight win and fifth victory in its last seven […]