MANSFIELD — The case against Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus has been assigned to a retired judge from outside Richland County. Richland County Common Pleas Court Judges Phillip Naumoff and Brent Robinson filed a judgement entry Wednesday, transferring all further proceedings to a judge to be assigned by the Supreme Court of Ohio. The order stated there […]
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State patrol to focus on removing impaired drivers over Labor Day weekend
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging all motorists to prioritize safety as they travel Ohio roadways this Labor Day weekend. Troopers will focus enforcement efforts on removing impaired drivers from the roads to ensure everyone’s journey is a safe one. The patrol’s 2025 Labor Day weekend reporting period begins on Friday, Aug. […]
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Seconds count: OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital trauma drill pushes staff to act fast
MANSFIELD — There were no scripts and no warnings. Just seconds to act fast for OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital staff Wednesday morning. An obstetrics trauma drill took place, pushing staff into an intense and highly realistic simulation. The hospital never gives advance notice of what the scenario will be, so staff react to a surprising emergency. […]
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Mansfield Metro Housing: No new subsidized housing vouchers until 2026
MANSFIELD — Rising housing costs are making it tougher for low-income Richland County residents to get assistance. Steve Andrews, director of the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority (MMHA), said the agency won’t be issuing any new Section 8 housing vouchers this year. Anyone on the agency’s waitlist will remain on the waitlist until at least January. The […]
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Richland County Transit awaits $500K grant decision to boost workforce mobility
MANSFIELD — Jean Taddie is hoping for good news any day now. $500,000 worth of good news, that is, for Richland County Transit. Taddie, the transit development manager for the Richland County Regional Planning Commission, said she hopes to hear soon whether RCT has been approved for a grant that would help local residents with […]
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Chamber: Course set for ‘unprecedented growth’ in Richland County
Ellen Heinz said she feels the course is set for a period of “very unprecedented growth” in Richland County.
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History buffs invited to Ashland University for World War II conference Sept. 5 & 6
ASHLAND — The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University welcomes all history enthusiasts and military buffs for its conference “Victory and Defeat: The Final Months of World War II.” This event will feature presentations by prominent historians on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5-6. All sessions of the conference, which honors the 80th anniversary of Victory Over […]
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West Salem couple are semifinalists for America’s Favorite Couple
WEST SALEM — Mike and Stacy Simmons have 23 years of married life as a chief piece of evidence. Now they’re hoping to win the verdict for America’s Best Couple. Voting for the 14 finalists ends Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. Pacific Time. The Simmons’ profile can be found on America’s Favorite Couple’s website. The winning […]
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Richland County Jail food services contract renewed as prices rise
Commissioner Tony Vero said the contract may cost approximately $598,445, dependent on the number of inmates in the jail.
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City of Mansfield expands public EV charging with two new stations
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield wants to provide more juice for residents and visitors using electric vehicles. The city has installed two new dual-port electric vehicle charging stations to serve residents, visitors and city employees, advancing the community’s commitment to clean energy and innovation, according to Public Works Director Louis Andres. Those using the […]