MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees approved a $4,931,544.17 budget for 2026 during a special meeting Monday afternoon. Trustee Tom Craft was unable to attend the meeting, but the remaining trustees approved it by majority vote. The new budget increases spending by $288,687.43 from last year. Trustees first passed a temporary budget in December, as […]
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Yost lists central Ohio builders among businesses sued for damages
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accused three home-improvement contractors and a builder of outdoor structures of defrauding consumers of $564,000 combined, according to a press release issued Tuesday. “Homeowners trust contractors or businesses with their hard-earned money,” Yost said. “Breaking that trust harms customers and undermines honest professionals.” All four lawsuits allege violations […]
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News Man Weekly: Buc-ee’s, roundabouts, DORAs and Sherry Branham-Fonner
Sherry Branham-Fonner, retiring as the executive director of the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, is the guest on this week’s show.
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Ontario City Council approves 2026 budget for $21.2M
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council approved its 2026 permanent appropriations Monday evening during a special meeting. The budget totals $21,227,596, a decrease of $116,708 from the 2025 total of $21,344,304. Fourth Ward Councilman and finance chair Jason Bilyj said the city continues to prioritize responsible spending. “Ontario always operates within its means,” he added. “That’s […]
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Section of Edgewood Road closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs, it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Edgewood Road from Davis Road to South Andover Road. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is […]
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Ashland to host Heart of Ohio Our Community Salutes ceremony
The event, entitled “Heart of Ohio Our Community Salutes,” will take place at 2:30 p.m. on April 12 at Mount Vernon Estate, 1041 U.S. 250.
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Democrats set No Kings Coalition event for March 28 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – On March 28, #NoKingsMansfieldOH residents will come together with millions of Americans across the country in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at the third No Kings National Day of Nonviolent Action. There are thousands of events nationwide. Location: Richland County Administration & Courthouse Grounds, 50 Park Ave E, Mansfield, OH 44902 “Our […]
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Saturday vote ends 67-day strike for Shelby steelworkers
According to Norm Shoemaker, USW Local 3057 president, 220 members voted in favor of the proposed agreement — 153 voted against it.
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Shelby principal John Gies reflects on 35-year career in education
SHELBY — Graduation day at Shelby High School is the highlight of the year for Principal John Gies. But it’s not the pomp and circumstance, the speeches or even the satisfaction of another school year complete that makes the day his favorite. “There’s always those one or two kids every year that, boy, we had […]
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Section of Fifth Avenue to close in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to a road repair and catch basin maintenance, it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Fifth Avenue from Ashland Road to Wayne Street. The road will be closed and construction signs will be posted at the work […]