ONTARIO – On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the No Ban on Property Rights campaign will host the first of three townhall events open to the public to discuss the upcoming referendum on the Richland County Commissioners’ ban on future large-scale solar and wind development, organizers stated in a press release. With ballot language now official, voters […]
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Letter to the Editor: Main Street project triggers hope and concern
As a social work student at OSU Mansfield, I am watching the $20 million Main Street Corridor Improvement Project with a mix of hope and concern. While the new sidewalks and brick crosswalks will undoubtedly make our downtown more beautiful and walkable, we must ask: who is this beauty for? Often, “beautification” includes subtle design […]
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Morrow County Community Foundation launches with initial donations
MOUNT GILEAD — —The Morrow County Community Foundation, established in 2025, introduced itself to the Morrow County community today with the launch of a website and charitable donations made to five local organizations. You can learn more at: MorrowCountyCommunityFoundation.org In the next calendar quarter, the Foundation plans to launch a grant application process for organizations to […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote no on renewable energy issue
As a mother and a former Mansfield City Council member, I’ve learned that the strongest communities are built on trust — trust in our neighbors to make thoughtful decisions about their own lives and their own land. That’s why I’m voting “No” on the May 5th renewable energy ban referendum. This referendum isn’t asking whether […]
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Free giveaways mark grand opening of Five Below on Possum Run Road
MANSFIELD — Five Below is opening its newest store in Mansfield on Friday, Feb. 20. To celebrate the grand opening, shoppers can score free giveaways all weekend long, exclusive product deals, plus non-stop fun, games and kids’ activities. WHO: Five Below, the trend-right, extreme-value brand for kids and families. WHAT: Five Below is officially opening its […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote for Strbich for Ohio’s Secretary of State
To the Editor: One of the concerns a lot of people have because of the events of the Trump experience, is the so called “deep state” where politicians and staffers become entrenched in office and then act together as a behind the scenes government. Ohio politicians, to their credit, set term limits for the major […]
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Share your story: Local study examines transportation barriers
NECIC, RCT and Richland County Regional Planning have teamed up to conduct a transportation insecurity research study.
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A Guide to the Markets and Tasting Transformative Tech with UBS on 03/05/2026
A Guide to the Markets and Tasting Transformative Tech with UBS Date: 03/05/2026 Time: 06:15 pm-08:15 pm Location: The Teller Building: 40 E. Main St. Lexington, OH 44904 Organizer: UBS Financial Services Inc. Cost: By invitation only. Call to reserve your spot. Contact and more info: 614-442-6271 https://advisors.ubs.com/jason.jones/ About the event: A Guide to the […]
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Crestline St. Joseph fish fry season begins Feb. 20
CRESTLINE — The Knights of Columbus Council 2642 and Crestline St. Joseph Parish invite you to come dine with us on Fridays during Lent. We will serve our delicious deep fried or baked fish dinners on Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, and 27 in the Convocation Center at 333 N. Thoman St. in […]
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Letter to the Editor: Voters should stand up for wind & solar energy
To the editor: On May 5, 2026, Richland County Voters will have the opportunity to vote whether to overturn the County Commissioners ban on utility-scale wind and solar development in 11 of 18 townships. This is a citizen-led campaign to restore local control over energy development decisions. Farmers would have the opportunity to use their […]