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Preparations are under way for one of the biggest annual garage sales held in Mansfield every year. At Berean Baptist Church, high school students, their parents, family, friends and other church volunteers are already pricing items and loading tables with merchandise to sell this week at their four-day event. “The first three years we had […]

LEXINGTON – Madelyn Haring loves to play outside with her family, especially with her older brother and younger sister. So when the 9-year-old was asked to draw a picture of a place she feels safe, she naturally created that family fun scene. That picture was selected as the winner in a Richland County Children Services […]

The Mansfield Correctional Institution (ManCI) Farm not only aims to be as self-sufficient as possible while aiding in the rehabilitation of the inmates in the program, but the facility also strives to be a good neighbor and to work with the community. “We have a good rapport with the community,” said David Clouser, ManCI Farm Manager. […]

It is rare that controversial national issues enter local politics, but Tuesday’s Mansfield City Council meeting touched on two constitutional issues. Both the second amendment and the separation of church and state were at the forefront of council proceedings. The meeting also included the approval of a demolition, staffing classifications, the retirement of a police […]

The Butler Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating any leads pertaining to Tuesday night’s aggravated robbery in Butler. The robbery occurred at the Butler Duke & Duchess gas station, located at 11 W. Elm St. According to the Butler police report, a Duke & Duchess employee called 9-1-1 at approximately 11:30 […]

Thanks to the generosity of Shelby resident, Elizabeth Haines, the Richland County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center is receiving $77,986.47 as part of her will. Attorney Jeff Ream discussed the details of Haines’ donation during the county commissioners’ regular meeting Tuesday. Ream noted, “It’s an unrestricted bequest, so there are no restrictions, dedications, or particular […]

Months of campaigning for the position of Richland County commissioner came down to the wire at the May 6 primary election. Ultimately, Marilyn John was named as the winner of the Republican nomination, according to unofficial results from the Richland County Board of Elections. John edged out candidates Keith Markley and David Morgenstern for the unofficial […]

The Richland County Foundation said goodbye to retirees, welcomed new trustee members and officers and reviewed annual numbers during its 69th annual membership meeting on Monday at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center. The Foundation welcomed Suzanne Allen, PhD, president of Philanthropy Ohio as the keynote speaker to share with Foundation members the philanthropy trends across Ohio and the […]