Mansfield metro shares latest timeline for affordable housing project
Sterkel Heights will be targeted to residents earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income.
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3rd annual Cypher City Hip Hop Festival celebrates area’s growing hip-hop scene
Photos from the third annual Cypher City Hip Hop Festival.
Dingus trial continued, set for bench trial before yet-to-be selected visiting judge
Former Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus will not face a jury of his peers in the case of alleged voyeurism against him.
Richland County authorities release name of man found dead near Gatton Rocks
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the body Tuesday morning via a 911 call.
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Richland County seeks to modernize building department with new online portal
“It’s going to allow us to respond quicker on processing time,” county building department director Steve Risser said.
Water main repairs close section of Bartley Avenue in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs, it is necessary to close sections of the following road(s) while work is being completed. Bartley Avenue from Parkview Street to Davey Avenue. Also, Bartley Avenue from Cline Avenue to Broadview Avenue. The road has been…
Section of Bowers Avenue closed for sewer repairs in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to a sanitary sewer repair, it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Bowers Avenue from East First Street to Superior Street. The road will be closed and construction signs will be posted…
Mid-Ohio ESC accepting substitute teacher applications for 2026–27 school year
MANSFIELD – As the start of the 2026–2027 school year draws near, the demand for substitute teachers continues to rise. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) is actively seeking dedicated and dependable individuals to serve as substitute teachers in area school districts. This role provides a meaningful opportunity to support student…
Vitro to add 53 jobs in Richland County after reversing closure decision
CRESTLINE — – Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC, doing business as Vitro, has announced plans to continue the operation of its Crestline plant in Richland County. The project, approved for tax credit assistance during Monday’s Ohio Tax Credit Authority meeting, focuses on improving operational efficiency while adding production capacity. The company…
News Man Weekly: Downtown Mansfield, a road salt shortage and a brand new skate park
What do you do when a big, wild turkey has you trapped inside the car in your own driveway?
‘If we don’t try, we’ll never know’: Madison Twp. puts new road and fire levies on November ballot
Madison Township Trustee Tom Brandt said Monday evening that putting two new levies on the ballot for roads and the fire department will be met by some opposition.
Gorman-Rupp Company declares cash dividend amid record-setting 2nd quarter financial report
MANSFIELD — The Board of Directors of The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share on the common stock of the Company, payable Sept. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record Aug. 14, 2026. This will mark the 306th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by The…
Richland County Fair joins 6th year of ‘Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer’ event
MANSFIELD — This month, the Richland County Fair is joining a youth-led statewide effort to fight hunger and give back to local community food banks by participating in the Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest — presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural 1st. This friendly competition…
Road repairs close section of South Walnut Street in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. South Walnut Street from West First Street to West Second Street. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is…
Richland County grand jury indicts 40
Two murder indictments headline a list of indictments produced by the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office for June.
ODOT offers an outline & progress of Richland County road construction projects
MANSFIELD — The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to affect roadways in Richland County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 3 on Facebook or X for current Richland County construction information. Interstate Projects Interstate 71 resurfacing – I-71 northbound and southbound from the Ashland…
Mansfield Public Art Commission seeks submissions for ‘A Cabinet of Curiosities’
The exhibition is open to original 2D artwork in all media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, collage, mixed media and fiber arts suitable for wall display.
Northern Ohio Mountain Bike Series hosts first race at Mohican State Park
NOMBS organizes about eight races per year. Upcoming races in 2026 include the Ohio state championship race Aug. 2 at West Branch, Sept. 6 in Toledo, Sept. 27 at Lake Milton and Oct. 11 at Vulture’s Knob.
ODNR asks Ohioans to report wild turkey, ruffed grouse sightings this summer
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife encourages the public to report sightings of wild turkeys and ruffed grouse this summer as part of its annual population surveys. Anyone can submit observations on the Wildlife Reporting System webpage at wildohio.gov or on the HuntFish OH mobile app. Wildlife biologists use…
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