The mother of a 5-year-old boy who died inside a hot car in June 2025 remained in the Richland County Jail on Wednesday after her arraignment on three felony charges .
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Ontario residents urge city officials to reject Walker Lake Road rezoning
ONTARIO — Concerns continue to grow over a proposed rezoning along Walker Lake Road, where residents urged city officials to reject the plan during Wednesday evening’s meeting. The second reading of the proposal, which would change the property from R-2 Medium Density Residential to a Planned Unit Development, received multiple comments during public commentary. In […]
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Mansfield City Council OKs plan to repave 5.7 miles of Ohio 13 for $2 million
Mansfield lawmakers on Tuesday authorized the administration to seek bids for a $2 million, 5.7 mile repaving project this year on the city’s north side.
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Loudonville Mayor Jason Van Sickle announces resignation
LOUDONVILLE – Jason Van Sickle is officially hanging up his public official hat, and resigning from his position as Loudonville’s mayor. Van Sickle announced his plan to resign at the regular council meeting Tuesday evening, where council approved the resignation, effective March 1. His term does not end until Dec. 31 2027, so Council President […]
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Section of Fairlawn Avenue 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: Fairlawn Avenue between Arlington Avenue and Millsboro Road. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised to […]
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6-State Trooper Project: 899 drivers cited for speed, safety belt violations
COLUMBUS – Earlier this month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and members of the 6-State Trooper Project joined together to focus on speed, safety belt and OVI enforcement on Interstate 75. During the 6-State initiative, the Patrol cited 590 drivers for speed-related violations and 43 for safety belt infractions, and also charged 16 with OVI. The […]
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Butler mayor charged with two counts of voyeurism in Mansfield Municipal Court
The mayor of Butler has been charged with two misdemeanor accounts of voyeurism in Mansfield Municipal Court
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Springmill STEM principal proposes expanding program; teachers voice opposition
MANSFIELD — Springmill Elementary School’s STEM designation was renewed by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s STEM Committee in mid 2025. Building Principal Cara Will wants to take the school’s designation even further, a proposal that didn’t sit well with six of her staff members who spoke after her Tuesday night at a Mansfield […]
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Fake ‘Prosecutor’s Office’ callers may target Richland County residents
Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher has alerted the public about a possible phone scam taking place around the county.
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Mansfield mayor plans ‘State of the City’ live event, video presentation in March
Mayor Jodie Perry plans to unveil her “State of the City” address in mid March during a livestream event that the public will be invited to attend in person.