ASHLAND — A surgeon who allegedly killed his ex-wife and her husband — a former Ashland dentist — was extradited from Illinois and is now in jail in Columbus, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Michael McKee, 39, was indicted on four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary in relation to […]
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Residents raise concerns over Walker Lake Road development
ONTARIO — Traffic backups, crowded classrooms and high rent prices dominated the conversation Wednesday night as Ontario residents packed City Council to weigh in on a proposed rezoning that could reshape Walker Lake Road. City leaders opened a public hearing during the regular council meeting to consider rezoning property on Walker Lake Road from R-2 […]
Converse to Council: No fiscal crisis, but economic cooling may be ahead
Kelly Converse stopped short of raising a financial red flag Tuesday night for members of City Council.
We’re asking a few quick questions – and it won’t take long
At Source Media Properties, our work begins and ends with the people who live here. Across our local newsrooms – Richland Source, Ashland Source, and Knox Pages – we serve communities that care deeply about where they live and how it’s changing. To better understand who’s reading and how people in our communities show up […]
IAFF Local 266 approves new 3-year contract with city of Mansfield
The new contract between the city of Mansfield and International Association of Firefighters Local 266 is a done deal.
Kingwood Center Gardens to host Galentine’s Day event on Feb. 13
MANSFIELD – Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a fun night making a beautiful woodland-themed resin pendant under the instruction of Abigail Kent of Emerald Bee Creations and Kingwood Center Gardens on Friday, Feb. 13. This special conservation creation event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Kingwood Center Gardens. The evening includes learning about woodland stewardship with Katie Gerber, Ohio […]
Madison Township moves closer to Lincoln Terrace culvert replacement; Sheetz gas station causes road changes
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A long-awaited culvert replacement on Lincoln Terrace cleared a major hurdle after the township secured funding and opened talks with a key property owner. Township officials said during Tuesday night’s Trustees meeting that Madison received a grant through the Ohio Public Works Commission to replace the aging culvert, marking a significant step […]
Potholes & water mains: Mansfield to spend nearly $10 million in 2026
The city will spend nearly $10 million in street repaving and water main replacements in 2026, using money approved by voters specifically for those purposes.
Shelby lawmakers share opinions on future of smokestack
The iconic smokestack near downtown Shelby is deteriorating, causing local lawmakers to make a decision on the structure’s future.
Mansfield City Council approves new 3-year contract with firefighters’ union
Mansfield firefighters would receive 12.25 percent wage increases over a three-year period under terms of a contract approved by City Council on Tuesday night.
