MANSFIELD — Richland County will recognize Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day in honor of her longstanding commitment to children, early literacy and giving communities the opportunity to help young readers thrive. Richland County Commissioners Daryl Banks, Cliff Mears and Tony Vero, along with Richland Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Chaya, will participate in a […]
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Lesley Cassady
Lesley Ann Cassady, 54, of Dunnellon, Florida, formally Mansfield, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on September 17th, 2026, surrounded by her family. Lesley was born on May 29th, 1972, in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Wesley and Frances Harrington. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Paul Cassady, mother-in-law, Ida […]
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Ontario High School unveils 2026 homecoming court
ONTARIO — Ontario High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. Senior court members include Braedon Watson, Maia Fox, William Wang, Kaylei Chandler, Jamir Jones, Tatum Mottayaw, Carson Smith, Emma Bell, Connor Dawson and Sydney McManes. Underclassman court members include juniors Ian Morrison and Kendall Thomas, sophomores Cayden North and Natalie Peace and freshmen Aiden […]
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Mt. Gilead mayor: Our community’s mental health system is personal to me
As the Mayor of Mount Gilead, I have the privilege of serving the community that I call home. But before I am a mayor, I am a mother. That is why the work of the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is personal to me, and why I support the Board’s levy request on […]
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David Wharton
David Wharton passed away at 77 years old on Friday, September 18, 2026. David was a loving father to two sons, Ian and Mike, and one daughter, Amy. Known to his friends as “Squirrel”, David enjoyed life to its fullest for as long as he could. David is survived by his brothers Gary and Mark, […]
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Madison Local School District will hold online public auction for surplus personal property beginning Oct 24, 2026
NOTICE OF SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND NO LONGER NEEDED FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES The Board of Education of the Madison Local School District, Richland County, Ohio, has declared certain personal property located at and associated with the former Mifflin Elementary School property to be no […]
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Madison Local School District will hold online public auction for Mifflin Elementary property beginning Oct 24, 2026
NOTICE OF SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND NO LONGER NEEDED FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES Under the provisions of Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.41, the Board of Education of the Madison Local School District, Richland County, Ohio, will conduct a public auction to be held online only starting on […]
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Letter to the Editor: Reader opposes John’s candidacy
Marilyn John is leading Ohio in the wrong direction. I attended a townhall last evening that spoke about the current school funding crisis in Ohio. The presenters spoke of solutions that promoted both state and local tax revenue to adequately fund schools based on their needs. A plan was in place to fund our public […]
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Hamilton Insurance Group and Rotary Club of Mansfield raise $10,925 for Crossroads City Center
MANSFIELD — Hamilton Insurance Group and the Rotary Club of Mansfield are proud to announce that their annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser, held July 31, 2026, raised $10,925 for Crossroads City Center in downtown Mansfield. The event brought together local businesses, community leaders, golfers, sponsors and volunteers for a day of fun and fellowship, all with […]
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Downtown Mansfield hotel purchase is official, launching $10-million project
MANSFIELD — A local investment group led by Mansfield entrepreneur Jay Goyal and hotelier Snehal Patel has completed the purchase of the Quality Inn & Suites at 116 Park Avenue West, according to a press release issued Tuesday afternoon. The purchase officially launches a $10 million effort to transform the longtime downtown hotel into the Hearth […]