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 […]
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Loudonville farm wins Ohio Department of Agriculture award
LOUDONVILLE — A Loudonville farm family has earned statewide accolades. The Ohio Department of Agriculture awarded Atterholt Farms the Conservation Farm Family Award for practicing exemplary efforts to conserve natural resources on its farmlands. ODA presented the awards to the five winners on Sept. 19 at the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio. Mike and […]
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10 million steps initiative encourages active lifestyles in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield community members laced up their shoes and hopped on bikes Monday at North Lake Park, celebrating 10 million steps toward fall prevention. The event also celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Richland B&O Trail. The “10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls” initiative encourages older adults to stay active and raise awareness about […]
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Richland County Building Department seeks first fee update since 2019
The Richland County Building Department is trying to bridge the gap between its revenue and expense by updating fees for the first time in six years.
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office receives $78K in traffic safety grants
MANSFIELD — Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon announced Monday the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $78,633.68 in federal traffic safety funding to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for federal fiscal year 2025-2026. “These funds are critical in ensuring that we are doing everything we possibly can to keep our […]
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Differentiating literacy learning through storytelling: Award-winning teaching artist Sherry Norfolk leads educators in arts integration workshop
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The Mansfield Partners in Education Team, comprised of the Renaissance Performing Arts Association, Mansfield Art Center, and Mansfield City Schools, will host a professional development workshop on arts integration for educators and administrators. Differentiating Literacy Learning Through Storytelling will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at the Renaissance […]
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Richland Source hosting ‘Candidate Conversations’ Oct. 15 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield residents will elect four City Council members and three school board members on Nov. 4. Voters will have a chance to hear from candidates for those positions on Oct. 15 when Richland Source again hosts “Candidate Conversations” at its offices at 40 W. Fourth St. in downtown Mansfield. All eight City Council […]