MANSFIELD — Some built companies. Some created jobs. One was Mansfield’s first inventor. All of them shaped the community. North Central Ohio’s manufacturing history lives in the stories of the region’s leaders. About NCOIM The North Central Ohio Industrial Museum showcases the region’s industrial history, from the people, places and inventions that shaped the 19th […]
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Fredericktown teen dies in two-vehicle crash Thursday in Morrow County
The fatal crash occurred around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Morrow County Road 170 and Township Road 187 in Harmony Township.
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OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital honored for significant energy reduction efforts
Mansfield is among 70 facilities nationwide to earn the honor in 2026, placing it in the top 1.4% of all participating health care sites.
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OSHP to enforce safe driving laws over upcoming Labor Day weekend
The patrol’s 2026 Labor Day reporting period begins Friday, Sept. 4, at midnight and ends Monday, Sept. 7, at 11:59 p.m.
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A familiar sight along Park Avenue West is about to disappear after years of standing unfinished
Editor’s Note: This story was updated to reflect the correct demolition date and additional comments from Josh Bradley. ONTARIO — The partially constructed church at 1943 Park Avenue West has sat unfinished for more than two decades. Now, it is set for demolition.
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Mansfield police officer placed on leave, arrested hours later in Ontario for OVI
Officer John Meyer was arrested by Ontario police hours after being relieved of duty for allegedly reporting to work under the influence of alcohol.
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Working like a dog: The community effort behind caring for recent Loudonville dog surrenders
Registered Veterinary Technician and Instructor Anne Leidigh said her students at Heartland Tech quickly moved from classroom lessons to hands-on animal care.
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Culvert replacement will close section of U.S. 42 in Richland County next week
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced a culvert replacement project that will impact Richland County drivers starting next week. The closure will affect U.S. Route 42, between Cedarwood Drive and Gables Blvd., will close Wednesday, Sept. 9 for a culvert replacement.
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Richland County Foundation Women’s Fund seeks nominations for JoAnn Dutton Volunteerism Award
MANSFIELD — The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is accepting nominations for the JoAnn Dutton Volunteer Community Service Award. The award celebrates and honors women leaders who devote a significant amount of time and energy in a meaningful way to local charitable organizations. This award sponsored by the Women’s Fund of the Richland […]
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A reason to celebrate: Five years later, Bloom has grown — with a little Fizz
MANSFIELD — A shopping trip at Bloom doesn’t always end with a bag of clothes. Sometimes it ends with a dirty soda, a conversation with a friend or simply a few extra minutes spent somewhere that has become part of a customer’s routine.