No new money: Madison BOE plans renewal effort for existing levy
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools district residents will again see a levy on their ballots in November. But this time, they won’t be asked for increased taxpayer dollars. The school…
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Scam cost Mansfield City Schools $54K in 2024
Treasurer Tammy Hamilla said the district was able to recover all but the $10,000 deductible from its liability insurance provider.
To be or not to be: Mansfield Shakespeare Co. offers ‘Hamlet’ at South Park this weekend
It didn’t take long for the sheer magnitude of playing the lead role in “Hamlet” to sink in for Josh Carpenter.
Speed bumps return on weekend nights at ‘Miracle Mile’ section of Park Avenue West
It’s going to be bumpy again on weekend nights along the Miracle Mile on Park Avenue West.
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Shelby honors student-athletes, life-saving teachers with mayoral proclamations
Shelby student-athletes and life-saving teachers were honored Monday during a Shelby City Council meeting.
Juvenile treated for gunshot wound to arm after incident at North Lake Park on Monday night
A juvenile was treated for a gunshot wound to his arm on Monday night, according to Mansfield police Chief Jason Bammann.
News Man Weekly: Westinghouse, Miss Ohio Parade and the Ashland BalloonFest
The old News Man gets crankier than usual (if that’s possible) when people say there is nothing to do in Mansfield.
Facelift: Mansfield Speedway racing surface reworked ahead of June 26-27 Sprint Car show
Mansfield Speedway owners Matt and Jordan Tifft are problem solvers.
Mansfield City Council to vote on $424K purchase of five new Dodge Durango police vehicles
Mansfield City Council on Tuesday will be asked to approve spending up to $424,444.40 to buy five new new police vehicles.
New York retailer indicted for $640K Ohio SNAP fraud
CLEVELAND — The Ohio Investigative Unit and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced the indictment of a Brooklyn, N.Y. retailer for over $640,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen from Ohio recipients. SNAP benefits in Ohio are issued to recipients through the Ohio Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card.…
U.S. 30 reduced to one lane of traffic in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY — A U.S. Route 30 bridge replacement will reduce the highway to one lane of traffic in each direction, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. U.S. 30 at the east and west bridges over the Norfolk Southern Railroad, just west of State Route 98, will be reduced…
90 years in the making: Restoration of Westinghouse Home of Tomorrow part of public museum quest
MANSFIELD — For nearly 90 years, what once was a lavender-colored house at 895 Andover Rd. has stood as a reminder of Mansfield’s manufacturing past. Soon, a local group hopes it will become a window into that history. The North Central Ohio Industrial Museum (NCOIM) has signed a letter of…
Flag Day: Richland County Park District dedicates new flagpole at Gorman Nature Center
The Richland County Park District dedicated a new flagpole Sunday at the Gorman Nature Center, 2295 Lexington Ave., in Mansfield.
Civil War Living History: Mansfield’s South Park offers 3rd annual event, including cannon fire
The third-annual Civil War Living History Days event was staged on Saturday and Sunday.
Rain holds off during annual Miss Ohio Scholarship Program Parade in Mansfield
Not even the threat of rain could slow down the annual Miss Ohio Scholarship Program Parade in downtown Mansfield on Sunday afternoon.
Knox County man works as spotter for Indy 500 champ’s racing team
CENTEREBURG — Felix Rosenqvist took the checkered flag of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at last month’s Indy 500 with an average speed of 162.021 miles per hour — and Centerburg graduate Sam Myers had one of the best seats for the race. The Knox County man is in his…
Free community performance of 1776 comes to The Brickyard on June 20
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre celebrates our nation’s 250th birthday with a free performance of 1776: In Concert at Mansfield’s Brickyard. The stars are coming out to shine as the Renaissance Theatre, the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, and Downtown Mansfield Inc. join forces to present a one-night-only free event, 1776: In…
A Father’s Day tradition grows at North Lake Park
MANSFIELD — Jordan Bryant said he hopes a day of fishing becomes something more meaningful than just a casual outing for local families. He wants it to spark conversations, build confidence and create a bond that lasts long after Father’s Day. Fishing poles, pony rides and more will fill North…
From brownfield to blank slate: WestingHOUSE Party brings community back to former industrial site
MANSFIELD — Two boys and their father tossed a frisbee under a pink and blue sunset. A trio of girls ran in circles on the grass. Couples grabbed a beer and lawn chair, while friends challenged each other to a round of corn hole. The convivial atmosphere captured a similar spirit…
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