BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Building on its ongoing commitment to simplifying care, Walmart continues its 2026 health momentum with The Wellness Event — a free, nationwide health and wellness experience taking place Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart stores across the country. Designed to help customers feel informed, supported and energized, […]
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Richland, Huron counties may help fund Plymouth railroad bridge replacement
Richland County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to help cover a funding shortfall needed for a $3.1 million bridge replacement in Plymouth.
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Aaron Jacob Parr
Aaron Jacob Parr—known to many as A.J.—30, passed away on January 13, 2026, in Murrieta, California. He was born on August 3, 1995, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Matthew Parr and Tina Parr. Aaron was a beloved son, brother, grandson, friend, and father whose life was marked by quiet strength, steady perseverance, and a deep capacity […]
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Motorcycle Ohio course registration opens Jan. 26
COLUMBUS — Ohioans who wish to learn what it takes to ride a motorcycle safely and responsibly can sign up online for rider courses beginning Monday, Jan. 26 at 8 a.m. Last year, Motorcycle Ohio, the state’s motorcycle safety and education program, trained 12,237 students. Courses at 51 training sites in 36 counties begin as early […]
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News Man Weekly: Grumpy newsman predicts big 2026 for Mansfield
The only thing shorter than Episode 81 of the News Man Weekly podcast is our grumpy old man’s attention span.
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Mansfield NAACP reschedules January meeting
MANSFIELD — Due to inclement weather on Jan. 19 and 20, the Mansfield National Association for the Advancement of Colored People meeting has been rescheduled. First, organizers wanted to congratulate Christina O’Millian on her appointment to the Richland County Board of Elections. The meeting has been rescheduled to 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 at 400 […]
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Mansfield City Council to consider fact-finder’s report regarding firefighters’ pact
City Council on Tuesday evening is scheduled to vote on legislation linked to a new labor contract with its firefighters.
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Liberty Park’s comeback: Pond dredging, native plants and a restored bathhouse ahead
Something is stirring at Liberty Park and its not just the winter winds.
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Keith’s Law: Giving Ohioans with disabilities a head start in emergencies
MANSFIELD — Troy Smith understands the need for communication, especially for people whose disabilities make that harder. That’s why Smith, manager of community education at Richland Newhope, is a big believer in the new Keith’s Law. The state law, which goes into effect Monday, Jan. 19, aims to make emergency situations safer and less stressful […]
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The bleak midwinter is about to get very cold in north central Ohio
Famed English poet Christina Rossett wrote about the bleak midwinter in a poem published in the January 1872 issue of Scribner’s Monthly. The poem was under the title “A Christmas Carol” and has since been set to music and is a holiday standard. But the haunting lines of a bleak midwinter, which was also turned into […]