MANSFIELD — Even affordable housing is getting more expensive. Turtle Creek, a senior apartment complex managed by the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority, is raising its rents by $150 a month later this year. Steve Andrews, executive director of the MMHA, said the last time rents went up was January 2023. “We’ve been well behind the curve,” […]
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MRCPL invites public to Black History celebration
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) invites the community to its annual Black History Celebration, a free, family-friendly event honoring Black history, culture, and achievement. The celebration will take place at the Main Library, 43 W. Third St., Mansfield, on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s celebration carries […]
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ODRC selects MANCI’s Harold May as 2025 Warden of the Year
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) announced Friday that Harold May of Mansfield Correctional Institution (MANCI) was chosen the 2025 Warden of the Year. May began his career with DRC in 1999, taking on the role of correction officer at North Central Correctional Institution. Over the years, he held leadership roles, […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Landscaping ideas for adventurous people
On a cold weekend a few years ago, a friend from church and a reader of our column asked me if I used unusual plants in my designs. If you are unable to get out into your yard, you can begin making plans. I hope this column inspires you to take on some new exotic […]
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Sheriff: Bucyrus man arrested for alleged child pornography possession
A 52-year-old Bucyrus man was arrested Thursday after an investigation into child pornography possession.
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Heartland Academy expands to meet growing needs for students with autism
LEXINGTON — When Rock Webster started Heartland Academy, he had no idea how great the need for its services were in the community. Today, those needs have only continued to grow. Superintendent Doug Devito, who has served at Heartland Academy for eight years, said Webster launched the school with a clear vision to support chldren […]
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End property taxes? Richland County mayors weigh in on potential impact
MANSFIELD — Richland County residents could see local governments implement budget cuts and service reductions if Ohioans vote to eliminate property taxes, a group of local mayors said during a panel discussion Wednesday. While a committee to abolish property taxes statewide is working to gather enough signatures for a November vote, elected officials and publicly funded […]
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‘Love is Blind’ comes to the Buckeye State: Who has ties to central Ohio?
Netflix’s hit dating show Love is Blind has picked 32 singles from across Ohio to find love in the heart of it all on the show’s 10th season. The new season premieres on Feb. 11 when the singles, ages 28-38, take to the dating “pods” to speak with the other contestants looking for love. The […]
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Shelby Foundation ‘Giving Tuesday’ campaign benefits entire community
SHELBY — When the Shelby community comes together, real needs are met—and the 2025 Giving Tuesday campaign was a clear example. During last year’s Giving Tuesday season, community members donated toward three simple but meaningful needs: care packages for seniors, warm coats and footwear for children, and food boxes for local families. Each donation was […]
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No ‘Taj Mahal’ built with taxpayer money, commissioners say of renovated courthouse
Richland County officials are inviting the public Tuesday to celebrate a four-year, $5.3 million renovation project.