The 48th annual Ohio Civil War Show returns to the Richland County Fairgrounds on May 2-3.
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Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘No’ to the ban on property rights
Dear Richland County residents, I am voting NO to the Ban on Property Rights on May 5th. I am a retired social studies teacher. My students and I read the United States Constitution word for word, cover to cover, annually for 40 years. We reviewed landmark Supreme Court cases and original historical documents. The Founding […]
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May 3 & 4 auditions set for Mansfield Shakespeare Company’s production of Hamlet
MANSFIELD ā The Mansfield Shakespeare Company is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming Shakespeare in the Park production of Hamlet. Directed by Joseph Fahey, this iconic tragedy explores revenge, morality, grief, and the search for truth in one of Shakespeareās most powerful and enduring works. Audition details š Dates: Sunday, May 3 and Monday, […]
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Mansfield Police Sgt. Patrick Williams receives VFW Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award
MANSFIELD ā Sergeant Patrick Williams of the Mansfield Police Department (MPD) has been honored with the VFW Department of Ohio Police Officer of the Year Award in recognition of his exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to the community. Williams began his career in the U.S. Marine Corps (2003 to 2009) as a field radio operator, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Look beyond the name or image when voting
As someone who has served in public office ā and who has spent nearly three decades working in and around real estate ā I believe itās important to take a step back and look clearly at what the upcoming May 5th vote on solar and wind development restrictions in Richland County actually represents. The protection […]
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Chris Swain Broach
Ruth Christine āChrisā Broach, of Graham, NC (formally of Mansfield, OH), passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, April 5 2026 after several months of failing health. Raised on a Fremont, OH vegetable farm, she later became a cosmetologist and moved to Mansfield, OH to raise her family. There, she enjoyed boating and camping […]
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Pioneer Adult Education achieves perfect NCLEX pass rate for 2025 practical nursing class
SHELBY ā Pioneer Adult Education is proud to announce that 100 percent of the 2025 Practical Nursing (LPN) class successfully passed the NCLEX licensure exam. All 18 students earned their licensure on the first attempt, marking an outstanding achievement for both the students and the program. āAchieving a 100% first-time passage rate on the NCLEX […]
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PATH Behavioral Healthcare plans April 15 ribbon cutting in Mansfield
MANSFIELD ā PATH Behavioral Healthcare will celebrate the opening of its Mansfield location with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. April 15 at 1475 Lexington Ave. The clinic provides comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment services for individuals ages 3 and older. Services include mental health counseling, outpatient substance use treatment, and ongoing therapeutic […]
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Bellville student earns Oklahoma State University agricultural scholarship
BELLVILLE ā A Bellville student was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2026-2027 academic year. Caroline Tilton, of Bellville, was awarded the Agricultural Leadership scholarship. The scholarships were awarded at the 2026 Scholarship and Awards banquet, hosted by the Ferguson College on March 26. These […]
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Mansfield Shakespeare Co. offers acting workshop April 18
MANSFIELD ā The Mansfield Shakespeare Company is inviting community members to take their first step into the world of Shakespeare or enhance their current skills with a special acting workshop designed to help performers prepare for diction and voice projection in an outdoor performance environment. This free workshop will place a special emphasis on the […]