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 […]
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17-year-old charged with 4 felonies after crash that killed off-duty Ohio policeman
JACKSON — A teenager has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide following a crash last year that killed an off-duty Wellston police officer and injured another, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday. At about 2 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2025, a 2014 Hyundai Accent allegedly driven by an intoxicated 17-year-old male rear-ended a golf […]
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Downtown Shelby momentum continues with redevelopment of 19 Mansfield Ave.
SHELBY — The Milliron Foundation has acquired 19 Mansfield Ave. in Shelby and will redevelop it into apartments, the Shelby Community Improvement Corporation announced Tuesday. The redevelopment will include extensive renovations over the next three years, transforming the building into approximately 24 market-rate residential units, including a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments. Once complete, […]
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Healing Hearts Foundation to host Party in the Park May 30 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Healing Hearts Foundation of Ohio has announced its sixth annual Party in the Park, scheduled for Saturday, May 30 from noon to 4 p.m. at South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Avenue in Mansfield. The event will feature complimentary food beginning at noon, a variety of games, bingo, and Mansfield’s largest line dance suitable […]
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Kindergarten registration begins April 1 at Madison Local Schools
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Kindergarten registration for the Madison Local School District will be held April 1-30, 2026. Children are eligible to attend Kindergarten during the 2026-2027 school year if they are five (5) years of age on or before Madison Local School District’s first day of instruction, August 20, 2026. All kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 […]