WARRENSVILLE — Agents from the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force arrested 12 men during an undercover operation this week for allegedly trying to buy sex, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced today. “Ohioans should be shocked at the prevalence and proximity with which human trafficking is occurring,” Wilson said. “This scourge is happening within […]
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Section of Abbot Drive closed for road repairs
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to street/road repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road(s) while work is being completed. Abbott Drive between Acker Drive and Connor Drive. The road will be closed and construction signs will be posted at the work site starting at 8:30 a.m. […]
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Charter wraps up $15 million northern Richland County broadband effort, exceeds initial target
A multiyear effort to bring high-speed fiber internet to underserved rural residents in northern Richland County has officially crossed the finish line.
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Section of Bartley Avenue closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to a water main repair, it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Bartley Avenue from Sloane Avenue to Cline Avenue. The road will be closed starting on Oct. 29 with construction signs posted at the work site. […]
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‘Gobbling up more of the pie’: Richland County commissioners scrutinize sheriff’s 2027 budget plan
Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon was asked by county commissioners Thursday to recommend places he would trim from his 2027 budget.
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From first flights to future pilots: Gayle Gorman Green earns 2026 Eagle Award
MANSFIELD — An 8-year-old Mansfield boy went from gripping Gayle Gorman Green’s hand in fear to declaring he wanted to become a pilot himself. For Green, who recently received the Beechcraft Heritage Museum’s 2026 Eagle Award, the memory illustrates why she introduces young people to flying. “He appeared to be extremely nervous, so I spent […]
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Doni Stahl captured Mansfield’s history one brushstroke at a time
MANSFIELD — Some of Mansfield’s history lives in the places people pass every day. Some of it lives in the paintings Doni Stahl left behind. Stahl, 72, died Oct. 23 after years of health complications, including problems following a heart transplant in 2020. Stahl is survived by her daughter, Allison Pence; her grandson, Caleb McKenna; […]
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Columbus doctor, a Lewis Center resident, and office manager plead guilty to $1.6 million Medicaid fraud
COLUMBUS — A Columbus doctor and his clinic’s office manager have pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme that defrauded Medicaid of more than $1.6 million, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced. Dr. Patrick Muffley, 56, of Lewis Center, pleaded guilty on Oct. 19 to felony theft and Medicaid fraud charges in a bill of information […]
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Plymouth serves up 4 new pickleball courts, seeks funding for more development
Plans for four courts are in place on the existing court area at Mary Fate Park.
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RJ’s Place pop-up brings family, comfort food and music together in Mansfield on Nov. 7
MANSFIELD — RJ’s Place is bringing Southern comfort food, family and music to the community for one day only. Ryan James has spent more than 20 years managing restaurants for other people. On Saturday, Nov. 7, he’ll bring his experience in food service, cooking and event promotion together to make Mansfield residents feel at home. […]