Richland County commissioners OK $1.1 million for chip-and-seal, paving projects
The work will be done on nearly 25 miles of county roads, according to county Engineer Adam Gove.
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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…
Miss Ohio veterans earn wins on 1st night of preliminary competition
While the Renaissance Theatre, the competition’s typical location, undergoes renovations, family, friends and fans of Miss Ohio and its 2026 contestants flocked to Archer Auditorium at Ashland High School.
Legislation creating a DORA in Mansfield planned for City Council in July, says mayor
The current plan calls for the DORA to include an area from Adams Street to Mulberry Street and Second Street to Fifth Street.
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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.
OhioHealth reaches agreement with DOJ and Ohio AG
COLUMBUS – OhioHealth has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Ohio Attorney General to end litigation over language in certain managed care contracts. OhioHealth does not admit any wrongdoing in the agreement, and maintains their contracting practices were and are lawful and appropriate. OhioHealth will…
Arrest of 19-year-old Danville man may have helped foil planned attack on UFC Freedom 250
The arrest of a 19-year-old Danville man may have helped foil a multi-state plan to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event.
Gov. DeWine calls for Ohio to abolish the death penalty
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday wants the state to abolish the death penalty.
Batten down the hatches, high wind & wet weather could be headed our way
MANSFIELD — The mostly beautiful stretch of weather we’ve enjoyed for the past week or so could be coming to a windy, rainy end this evening. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the region from 4 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, according to information provided by…
Madison Local School District announces policy for free and reduced meals
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local School District has announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Children from households that meet federal income eligibility guidelines may qualify for free or reduced-price meals.…
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…
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