Four Democrats file for Ohio’s 5th Congressional District race
RICHLAND COUNTY — Four Democrats have filed to run for Ohio’s 5th Congressional District seat, setting up a primary race ahead of the 2026 general election. The candidates include Brian…
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Voters to weigh levy renewals, Bellville liquor option
Richland County voters will decide multiple property tax renewals this election. The renewals include funding for fire protection and local services in several communities. The Duchess gas station at 860…
News Man Weekly: Buc-ee’s, reviving the old Cyclops Circle and the Mansfield Playhouse
Potential Buc-ee’s Travel Center. Crown Oasis of Love Sports Complex. And a new show at the Mansfield Playhouse.
Shelby’s Bruskotter transferring to Cleveland State
SHELBY — Alex Bruskotter is on the move. The rangy 6-foot-8 shooting guard has transferred to Cleveland State, according to social media reports. The 2024 Shelby graduate spent his first…
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Richland County releases March’s building permits listing
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of March, 2026. These reports are courtesy of Michelle Jordan, Office Manager of the Richland County Building Department. Anyone with questions regarding a specific permit should contact the Richland County…
Ohio AG files suit vs. contractor for failure to deliver pool, pond projects — notes a Richland County victim
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a northern Ohio contractor and his home-based company for allegedly abandoning swimming pool and pond projects. The lawsuit, filed in Delaware County Common Pleas Court, accuses former Ohio resident Storm D. Mills and Mills Water Management of violating the Consumer Sales Practices Act…
Mansfield Hospital surgeon receives Hon. Professor distinction from historical university
MANSFIELD — A Mansfield Hospital heart surgeon will be recognized as an honorary professor at the historical university he received his degree. Dr. Jose Norberto, a cardiothoracic surgeon at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, will receive the distinction at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, UASD, next month. The honor recognizes his…
Coroner says Brace Avenue death no longer considered suspicious
MANSFIELD — An investigator from the Richland County Coroner’s Office said he believes a man found dead at his Brace Avenue residence last week died of natural causes. Bryon Smith, 64, was found Friday evening in his backyard. The coroner’s office initially treated the death as suspicious. “There were some suspicious…
Pioneer Adult Education achieves perfect NCLEX pass rate for 2025 practical nursing class
SHELBY – Pioneer Adult Education is proud to announce that 100 percent of the 2025 Practical Nursing (LPN) class successfully passed the NCLEX licensure exam. All 18 students earned their licensure on the first attempt, marking an outstanding achievement for both the students and the program. “Achieving a 100% first-time…
High bids in slate, flint & stone artifact auction total nearly $667K in Ashland
Highly-collectible and well-documented artifacts from the collection of the late Marvin Seeley were auctioned Sunday in Ashland.
PATH Behavioral Healthcare plans April 15 ribbon cutting in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – PATH Behavioral Healthcare will celebrate the opening of its Mansfield location with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. April 15 at 1475 Lexington Ave. The clinic provides comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment services for individuals ages 3 and older. Services include mental health counseling, outpatient substance…
YMCA to host free Healthy Kids Day at OSU Mansfield Campus on April 18
MANSFIELD — Families across Richland County are invited to attend Healthy Kids Day, a FREE family event hosted by the YMCA of North Central Ohio, on Saturday, April 18, from noon to 2 p.m. at the OSU Mansfield Campus Recreation Center. Healthy Kids Day is made possible through the generous…
Faith, unity and miracles: Mansfield Speedway to host Festival of Hope
MANSFIELD — Mansfield will roar with hope this summer. The Festival of Hope aims to breathe new life into the city by spotlighting stories of perseverance and faith, according to Jess Wilging, of Fusion Lex and executive director of Godsfield. “Being a recovered addict myself, I see the number one…
Bucyrus man killed in Sunday night motorcycle crash
NORWALK – A Bucyrus man was killed Sunday night after his motorcycle crashed in Seneca County, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. David M. Clayton, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene of the one-vehicle crash, the Post reported. The incident took place at 7:21…
‘My heroes:’ Area high school military enlistees swear oath of enlistment
High school students from around north central Ohio gathered Sunday in Ashland to swear their oath of enlistment into the U.S. military.
Mansfield Police Patrolman Frend Boals launched Safety Town in 1937
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Policeman Frend Boals had a unique idea, one born from tragedy, that blossoms to this very day. In 1937, after a child on the way to school was struck and killed by a car, Boals conceived the idea to create Safety Town. The very first Safety Town…
Bellville student earns Oklahoma State University agricultural scholarship
BELLVILLE – A Bellville student was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2026-2027 academic year. Caroline Tilton, of Bellville, was awarded the Agricultural Leadership scholarship. The scholarships were awarded at the 2026 Scholarship and Awards banquet, hosted by the Ferguson…
Shelby seeks volunteers to support downtown flower program
The Shelby CIC seeks volunteers to help water the city’s downtown flowers on weekends and holidays.
Mansfield Shakespeare Co. offers acting workshop April 18
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Shakespeare Company is inviting community members to take their first step into the world of Shakespeare or enhance their current skills with a special acting workshop designed to help performers prepare for diction and voice projection in an outdoor performance environment. This free workshop will place…
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