Here’s your 2026 guide to haunted houses & spooky attractions in north central Ohio
Daylight is getting sparse and the leaves are changing colors — sure signs Halloween is creeping closer. For those looking to trade pumpkin patches and hayrides for dark hallways, haunted…
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From cornfield to coffee house: Nickel & Bean plans second coffee shop location on Trimble Road
Nickel & Bean owners said they hope to be open for business by the end of 2027.
Lucas High School announces 2026 Homecoming Court
LUCAS — Lucas High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. The court includes: senior Anyah Youngblood, senior Emma Brown, senior Lila Melton, senior Cooper Day, senior Anthony Fanello, senior…
Mansfield Playhouse discovers way to book Axel Rose and Prince (comedy) for $15
Rock and roll comic Jack Willhite may be not be in an entertainment class by himself. But it certainly doesn’t take a long time to call the roll.
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Ohio’s minimum wage will increase by 3.5 percent in 2027
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance’s Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration announces that Ohio’s minimum wage will officially increase on Jan. 1, 2027. The adjusted amounts, $11.40 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.70 per hour for tipped employees, represents a 3.5-percent increase from…
College Notes: Mansfield Sr. grad Bradley sets single-game sacks record for Bowling Green
Myles Bradley etched his name in the Bowling Green record books. The Mansfield Senior graduate set a single-game record with 4.5 sacks in last week’s 14-6 loss to South Florida. The son of former Bowling Green standout and Senior High coach Chioke Bradley also forced two fumbles, recovered a fumble…
Food Truck Festival brings a variety of flavors to South Park on Oct. 2 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Food Truck Festival Set for Friday, October 2, South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Avenue Get ready to eat, explore, and enjoy. The Food Truck Festival brings the flavor with a lineup that has something for every craving. The festival will take place on Friday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m.…
Madison students get hands-on look at Army medical careers
MADISON TOWNSHIP — “Stayin’ Alive” and “Pink Pony Club” have more in common than a spot on a playlist. The beats to both songs became part of a hands-on CPR lesson for Madison Comprehensive High School students during Monday’s visit from the Mansfield U.S. Army Recruiting Station. The Army brought…
Clear Fork takes over top spot in regional football ratings
MANSFIELD — The Colts are in the catbird seat. Clear Fork took over the top spot in Region 14 of Division IV when the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its second of six weekly football ratings Tuesday. The top 12 teams in each of the 28 regions across seven…
Stormwater Awareness Week: Make sure only rain goes down the storm drain in Richland County
Anything water picks up along the way (from litter to oil) is carried into local waterways. What goes down the drain goes into our environment.
Ohio prep football notebook: Tygers’ boss bags first varsity win in thrilling style
First-year Mansfield Senior coach David Phillips picked up his first career victory in dramatic fashion as the Tygers topped Lexington 32-27. The lead changed hands five times in this game, repeatedly in the fourth quarter. Phillips’ son, freshman quarterback David Phillips III, delivered the win when he hooked up with…
Driver education scholarships available for local teens through NCOESC’s ‘Drive to Succeed program
North Central Ohio Educational Service Center urges eligible families across 14 counties to apply for fully funded driver education training. The North Central Ohio Educational Service Center (NCOESC) is accepting applications for the Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program. Funded through a $1.5 million grant from the Ohio Department of Public…
Mansfield Sr. student is a semifinalist in National Merit Scholarship program
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior High School senior Gavin Camak has been selected a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Camak is one of more than 16,000 students nationwide to earn this recognition. Semifinalists represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and are selected from students…
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Acton as Ohio’s next governor
Dr. Amy Acton is the only choice for governor in Ohio this election season. She would make history as Ohio’s first female governor and honor the legacy of forward-thinking Civil Rights advocates like Ohioan Gloria Steinem who recently passed. As a medical professional, I trust her judgement and like that…
Hometown hero gets the ball: Clear Fork’s Blubaugh to start playoff opener for Astros
A.J. Blubaugh will start Game 1 of the best-of-three American League Wild Card Series between the Astros and Chicago White Sox at 5 p.m. at Daikin Park.
Section of Sycamore Street closed 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 while work is being completed. This closure will impact Sycamore Street from Spayer Lane to West Fifth Street. The road has been closed and construction signs…
Mechanics Bank celebrates 100 years at historic main office in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD – Mechanics Bank welcomed customers, community members and downtown neighbors on Sept. 23 to celebrate 100 years at its historic Main Office at 2 South Main Street. The milestone comes as the independent community bank also marks its 140th anniversary of serving the Mansfield area. “As we celebrate 100…
News Man Weekly: We’re back! Alaska adventure, record-breaking revenues and Blood Prison opens
After a three-week break, our team of Carl Hunnell, Zac Hiser and Hayden Gray return to the Richland Source studio for episode No. 114 of your favorite weekly journey into audio/visual madness.
75 dogs recovered from ‘deplorable conditions’ at Shelby home
Friday morning, at 10:31 a.m., Shelby police responded to an animal complaint at 73 Marvin Ave. They arrived two minutes later and found 60 dogs.
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