MANSFIELD — Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. Whether those words are attributable to Benjamin Franklin or a Chinese proverb is up for debate, but the principle isn’t. We learn best by doing. That’s why Richland Source and Ashland Source are proud to announce the second […]
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Is there a DORA in Mansfield’s future?
Jodie Perry said Thursday she plans to have legislation for City Council consideration in the next 90 days that would allow a DORA in the downtown.
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Power siting board denies construction of solar energy project in Morrow County
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) Thursday denied Crossroads Solar I, LLC’s proposal to construct a 94 megawatt solar-powered electric generation facility in Morrow County. Crossroads Solar proposed to construct the facility within a 726-acre project area in Cardington, Lincoln, and Westfield townships. The OPSB found that, based on opposition to the project […]
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Garfield Heights senior Marcus Johnson repeats as Ohio Mr. Basketball
COLUMBUS – Senior Marcus Johnson of Garfield Heights High School was named 2026 Ohio Mr. Basketball on Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association, becoming the seventh player to earn the award twice since it was first handed out in 1988. Marcus won the award last year as a junior, giving his family the first […]
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Madison Township seeks bids for 2026 road paving project
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township will resurface more than a dozen streets in 2026 as officials move forward with a resurfacing program. Road Superintendent Larry Weirich secured approval from the Madison Township trustees to seek construction bids for the project. “I have a bid opening date of May 4 at 5 p.m., before our May […]
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Mansfield City Council fast-tracks NOPEC, offering bulk electric rates
City Council on Tuesday evening approved joining the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council.
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Mansfield OKs 2026 budget, but state tax changes could impact city finances
Kelly Converse cautioned local lawmakers Tuesday about potential new state tax law changes and their impact on the city’s revenues.
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Shelby City Council welcomes Daniel Reese: A familiar face for Ward 3
SHELBY — Shelby native Daniel Reese took the oath to represent the Ward Three City Council seat on Monday night. Reese stated he is ready to improve streets, listen to residents and serve the community he has called home his entire life. Reese, sworn in during the regular meeting, is stepping into public office for […]
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Three Tuesday morning crashes temporarily close section of I-71
MANSFIELD — Three crashes on Tuesday morning temporarily closed two lanes of Interstate-71 in Richland County, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Only one driver reported a possible injury resulting from the crashes. The initial crash occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. when a Gray 2025 Ford F-150 lost control and […]
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Click. Complain. Skip voting: About 75 percent of Richland County voters pass on primaries
The deadline to register to vote in the May 5 primary election in Ohio is Monday, April 6, according to the Richland County Board of Elections.