MANSFIELD — The 29th episode of the News Man Weekly podcast has dropped. In this week’s edition, part of a special two-part episode, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell talks about how a 43-year-old Mansfield murder mystery was recently solved. He is joined by Mansfield police chief Jason Bammann, Detective Terry Butler and DNA expert […]
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Rally for Life march set for Jan. 19 in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — January is Sanctity of Human Life Month. This year on Sunday, Jan. 19, and every year since President Ronald Reagan proclaimed Sanctity of Human Life Sunday in 1984, the day is set aside to focus on the value of every human life. Locally, beginning at 2 p.m., Jan. 19, the annual Mansfield & North Central Ohio March […]
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Richland County Young Democrats organize pre-inauguration People’s March
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Young Democrats will host a Mansfield People’s March on Saturday as part of a nationwide response to the upcoming presidential inauguration. The event will begin at 1 p.m. with a rally in Central Park, followed by a brief march. Organizers are encouraging attendees to wear black and bring protest posters. “By […]
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How cold is it going to be the next few days? Try this bad joke on for size
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – Author John Steinbeck How cold is it gonna feel for the next couple of days? How about colder than a brass toilet seat on the shady side of an iceberg? With all due apologies for that horrendous joke, […]
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Wildfires: Lexington graduate forced to flee Los Angeles home last week
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated early Monday morning to include comments from Tami Benedict. LOS ANGELES — Lexington High School graduate Drayton Benedict was among thousands of Los Angeles residents who fled from wildfires in the past several days. Fortunately for the Class of 2010 graduate, Benedict had a high school classmate living nearby. […]
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Mansfield’s NAACP invites the community to discuss plans Jan. 14
MANSFIELD – The NAACP #3190 invites the community to attend an open meeting to meet its newly elected president, Alomar Davenport, and discuss plans for the future of the organization. The event will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. at the NECIC Community Center, 486 Springmill St., Mansfield. This open meeting provides an opportunity for all […]
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Columbus police seek help finding missing Ashland County man
BELLVILLE – Police in Columbus seek public assistance in locating a 25-year-old Ashland County man whose car was found apparently abandoned behind Der Dutchman Restaurant in Bellville. James Beardsley left a residence in Columbus on Sunday to travel to his home in Polk, but never arrived, according to Columbus police. His vehicle was found parked […]
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Ohio State Mansfield has a club for anyone: Community building through extracurriculars
Student organizations are more than just extracurricular activities – they’re vital components of student success and community building. Especially at The Ohio State University’s Mansfield campus. From traditional academic clubs to student-created new groups, these organizations provide students with opportunities for leadership, social connection and personal development. “Classes are great, but you want to also […]
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What is the future for former Westinghouse & YMCA sites in Mansfield?
MANSFIELD — What might the 14 acres of former Westinghouse properties look like when redeveloped on Mansfield’s east side? That was a topic for discussion Wednesday during a Richland County Land Bank board meeting, a gathering that included drawings showing potential usages done in conjunction with the U.S. EPA. In November 2023, the federal agency […]
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Domestic Violence Shelter seeks funds for van repair
MANSFIELD — The Domestic Violence Shelter is seeking donations to help cover the cost of crucial van repairs. One of two vehicles owned by The Shelter, the 2013 vehicle is regularly used for transporting survivors to counseling, medical care, legal appointments and other critical services. Executive Director Colleen Rice said the organization created a special […]