MANSFIELD — A lot can change in five years. Just ask the folks at the U.S. Census Bureau. The federal agency released its 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates last month. The Center for Community Solutions, an independent, nonpartisan research center, crunched the numbers to see how life changed — both statewide and at the county […]
News
Posted inNews
City Council to consider joint $2.7 million Ohio 13 paving project in Mansfield with ODOT
City Council on Tuesday will discuss a $2.7 million plan to repave about 5.7 miles of Ohio 13 within the city of Mansfield.
Posted inNews
Mount Vernon man, 24, killed in motorcycle crash Saturday night
A 24-year-old motorcycle operator was killed in a crash Saturday evening, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Posted inNews
Born before electricity: Shenandoah Christian Church celebrates 150 years
SHILOH — For 150 years, a small church located at 5642 State Route 13 North, has rung its bell, gathered its neighbors and held fast to a faith born on the American frontier. Shenandoah Christian Church marks a century and a half of worship this year, tracing its roots to 1876. Long before paved roads, […]
Posted inNews
Harriet Tubman comes alive at Mansfield library
MANSFIELD — Every great dream begins with a dreamer. One of those dreamers was Harriet Tubman. The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library hosted Harriet Tubman: Straight Up Outta’ the Underground as part of its Black History celebration on Saturday afternoon. Presented by the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, the one-woman production transformed history into a live experience. […]
Posted inNews
Ashland County grand jury indicts former Polk fire chief on 34 counts
An Ashland County grand jury returned a 34-count indictment against Brandon Mosher, 37, on Friday, according to court records.
Posted inNews
Cellblocks to card tables: Vintage Vegas fundraiser set for March 28 at Ohio State Reformatory
MANSFIELD — A place once defined by iron bars and long corridors will take on a very different energy March 28, as Vintage Vegas turns the Ohio State Reformatory into a night of blackjack tables, whiskey tastings and Old Hollywood flair. Games like blackjack, poker and roulette will take center stage during Casino Night: Vintage […]
Posted inNews
Section of Owens Road in Richland County to close Feb. 16 & 17
TROY TOWNSHIP — The Richland County Engineer’s Office has announced the following road closure: Owens Road, between Graham Rd and Lexington-Springmill Road, located in Troy Township. This will be closed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17. The closure is due to the City of Mansfield’s ongoing well […]
Posted inNews
Two Wooster men killed Friday after 3-vehicle crash on U.S. 30
VERMILLION TOWNSHIP — A Friday morning three-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 left two motorists dead at the scene and sent two others to the hospital. Dodge Dart driver Malachi James Harley John Whitehead, 23, of Wooster, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Ford transit van driver David L. Kuhns, 61 of Wooster, was also […]
Posted inNews
Vacate order fulfilled: Last tenant leaves Mansfield Inn in Mifflin Township
The last tenant at the Mansfield Inn left the building on Friday, according to the Mansfield/Richland County Homeless Response Team.