From tennis courts to kickflips: Skate Ohio opens new Bad Magic Skatepark in Mansfield
B.J. Price looked around Wednesday afternoon under partly sunny skies and smiled at what he saw happening all around him at the new Bad Magic Skatepark.
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Mansfield Planning Commission OKs conditional use permit for historic Westinghouse ‘Home of Tomorrow’ museum
The commission voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a conditional use permit that would allow the 895 Andover Road site to be used as a private museum.
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.
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…
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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…
Mansfield man suffers serious injuries in three-vehicle accident Sunday morning along I-71
The crash occurred around 12:27 a.m. near milepost 173 in Mifflin Township, troopers said.
Oasis of Love Church brings community together for 10th annual block party
MANSFIELD — The sounds of laughter, music and conversations filled the grounds of Oasis of Love Church Saturday as families and friends gathered for the church’s 10th annual Community Block Party. The smell of burgers, popcorn, watermelon and snow cones filled the warm summer air as guests enjoyed a day…
Making a splash: Hudson’s Duck Drop smashes its donations record in Shelby
SHELBY – A record 1,503 rubber ducks fell by the tub-full into the Black Fork River, racing to a finish line at the bottom of the Parrot Head Pub’s patio. Charles and Kate Curren sold the ducks to hundreds of benefactors, proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House. Back in…
Black Fork Gravel Grinder cycling ride & race continues to grow through year 10
After about three months of logistics planning, the inaugural Black Fork Gravel Grinder took place in spring 2016 — including about 115 participants.
Columbus YouTube celebrities ‘Creek Kings Outdoors’ plead guilty to poaching charges
COLUMBUS – An Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife poaching investigation, conducted in collaboration with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, resulted in a combined 40 guilty pleas from William I. Bethel, 28, of Columbus and Justin A. Booth, 23, of Columbus. The two central Ohio men…
Leading with heart: New Miss Ohio Miller brings confidence, purpose to the role
“Being a nurse was my first dream, and then I had a little bit of fun along the way, and here I am now. I am Miss Ohio.”
Trains, tractors, live music: Shiloh kicks off annual Firemen’s Ox Roast Festival
Shiloh’s annual summer festival kicked off Friday at 11 a.m. with approximately 10,000 pounds of slow-cooked beef, going on until dark, when the night capped off with fireworks.
2 Mansfield residents honored by OSHP at Cedar Point in ‘Saved by the Belt’ ceremony
SANDUSKY – Two Mansfield residents and a North Robinson man were among those honored Friday during a “Saved by the Belt” event at Cedar Point. The Bucyrus District of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) recognized 13 individuals who survived serious-injury crashes by making the life-saving decision to wear a…
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