I truly do appreciate Mr. Smith’s concern about protecting the natural beauty of our county. Living in the country I appreciate the natural beauty of my Possum Run area especially and under normal circumstances would agree with him wholeheartedly. However, these are not normal times. Global warming is real and it’s a threat to our […]
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Letter to the Editor: Rural Richland County better off without industrial wind, solar
I support the need for clean energy. There are ways to scale it up that don’t come at the cost of ruining the scenic beauty that makes rural Richland County special – a place where people currently love to live, work, play and where tourists come to spend their dollars. Few areas in Ohio remain […]
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Richland County’s favorite songbird makes a national impact
LEXINGTON — Richland County has been the home to many talented stage and screen performers over the years. But few, if any, have earned the acclaim of Sylvia McNair. Sylvia McNair was born in Mansfield, the daughter of George and Marilou McNair. She attended and graduated from Lexington High School. She studied violin as a child […]
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CHAP launches free Pregnancy Test Initiative in partnership with UnitedHealthcare
MANSFIELD — The Community Health Access Project (CHAP) has announced a new community initiative designed to help individuals identify pregnancies earlier and connect to care sooner. Through a partnership with UnitedHealthcare, CHAP is placing free, discreet pregnancy test kits at trusted community locations across the region. The goal of the initiative is simple: reduce barriers […]
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Charles Vance
Charles Vance (Tonto), passed away March, 24th 2026 at the age of 73 after a long struggle of COPD at Winchester nursing home. He was born April 2nd, 1952 to Harold and Avis Vance. He grew up in Mansfield Ohio. He Attended Madison Schools. For many years he done glass repair from auto to home […]
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Mansfield community invited to Earth Stewardship celebration on April 22
MANSFIELD –The Earth Stewardship Celebration encourages all Richland County residents, organizations, businesses, churches, schools, and government organizations to participate in cleaning up litter, a tree planting or beautification project. To help get started, the Earth Stewardship Steering Committee invites the community to attend the kick-off and clean-up to open the 30th year anniversary of Planting Pride, […]
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Gregory Mellick
Gregory Wayne Mellick, 60, of Pomeroy, formerly of Shelby, OH, passed away at 9:24 a.m. on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his residence. Born July 29, 1965, he was the son of Ray A. and Jane M. Schlemmer Mellick who reside in Mansfield, OH. Gregory was a self-employed IT Specialist. He was a graduate of […]
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Four Madison students earn Altrusa Club grants
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Mansfield Altrusa Club grants money yearly to Madison Adult Career Center for scholarships. This year four students each received $500 to help cover the cost of their education. Students were nominated by staff and awarded to those who exemplify Altrusa principles. Scholarships were awarded to Jessica Hoffman, Tyler Fraley, Kelsey Henry, […]
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Scott Foltz
Scott A. Foltz, age 51, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born on April 2, 1974, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Charles E. “Sonny” and Shirley A. (Murphy) Foltz. Scott proudly served in the U.S. Navy from January 1997- February 2004. He served on the USS Vicksburg as a General […]
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Letter to the Editor: We must uphold private property rights
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to express my strong support for upholding private property rights, specifically the right of landowners to enter into voluntary agreements for solar, wind, or battery storage projects on their land. As a resident and property owner of this county, I believe that farmers and landowners deserve the freedom […]