MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to Sewer Department repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Wood Street from Ohio Street to Walter Avenue. The road is closed. Construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised to plan […]
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Column: There are no off-year elections; get registered and then vote Nov. 4
Few things make a local government journalist’s blood pressure rise quicker than hearing something described as an “off-year election.”
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Property transfers: Cleveland Clinic sells Mansfield outpatient facility for $8.13 million, shifts to long-term leasing
Cleveland Clinic sells Mansfield outpatient facility for $8.13M, shifting to long-term leasing of the facility instead of ownership.
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North central Ohio working parents may still be seeking part-time childcare options
The return of the academic school year can provide a respite for working parents in terms of child care. The classroom is far less expensive than the full-time child care many north central Ohio parents have to provide if they choose to work outside the home. But for many, depending on their work schedules, there […]
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From cybersecurity to chip seal: Madison Twp. trustees address projects
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees discussed road work costs, a tree removal project and adopted a new cybersecurity policy during Tuesday’s meeting. Cybersecurity policy adopted Trustees adopted a cybersecurity policy to comply with Ohio Revised Code 9.64, enacted by HB 96 (136th G.A.). The law requires all governments and jurisdictions to have a policy […]
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United Way raffle gives locals a chance to win a 2025 Chevy Trax
MANSFIELD — One lucky ticket could put a Chevy Trax in your driveway — and support local programs. The United Way of Richland County and Graham Chevrolet kicked off its annual “Win a Chevy” fundraiser Tuesday morning at the dealership, located at 1515 West 4th Street. This year’s raffle features a brand-new 2025 Chevy Trax, […]
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Mansfield finance director says city has recovered nearly all $748K from email fraud
MANSFIELD — City of Mansfield Finance Director Kelly Converse told City Council members Tuesday she is confident the city will recover all $748,145 stolen in an fraudulent email phishing scheme in May. In an email, Converse provided an update “regarding the Business Email Compromise (BEC) fraud incident previously reported.” In the scheme, the Mansfield finance […]
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Political hot potato: Richland County leaders face tough choices on property tax reductions
MANSFIELD — It’s clear many Ohio residents are in a foul mood about rising property taxes across the state. In fact, a group called the Committee to Eliminate Property Taxes is gaining momentum in its push for a 2026 ballot initiative that would do just that — eliminate a funding stream that drives much of […]
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35th Crisis Intervention Team class to graduate in Mansfield on Oct. 10
MANSFIELD — The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Richland County and the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board will graduate the 35th CITclass of law enforcement officers and first responders on Oct. 10. CIT stands for “Crisis Intervention Team” and refers to a collaborative effort between law enforcement and the mental health […]
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News Man Weekly: Shots fired, ‘Brawl at the Mall’ and Narcan in vending machines
MANSFIELD — Has the ongoing ODOT road work at the intersection at Ohio 13 and Hanley Road actually turned an already challenging intersection into a daily game of lane-changing accident roulette? Tune into this week’s episode of the News Man Weekly podcast and find out. Episode 67 of the show was intended to be focused […]