Madison Township begins culvert replacement to address flooding
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township began replacing a 30-inch culvert with a larger 60-inch by 50-inch culvert on Thursday, aiming to address ongoing flooding in the area. (Images show the…
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Clear Fork boys, Ashland girls win Madison Invitational team titles
ASHLAND — The Madison Invitational was held Thursday at Ashland’s Community Stadium because of ongoing renovations at Madison’s STARTEK Stadium. Ashland won the girls team championship with 166 points. Clear…
Mansfield Playhouse comic learned ‘dangers’ of working on the high seas
National touring comedian Andy Beningo will perform April 10 at the Mansfield Playhouse at 8 p.m.
It starts with us: Local leaders call for community wide approach to child abuse prevention
MANSFIELD — We are all responsible for preventing child abuse. That was the prevailing message at Wednesday’s rally hosted by Richland County Children Services in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month.…
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Ontario council highlights child abuse prevention, LifeVac’s life-saving impact
ONTARIO — Awareness guided Wednesday’s Ontario City Council meeting as leaders emphasized child protection efforts and highlighted a device already making life-saving impacts. Life-saving tools making a difference Council President Eddie Gallo highlighted the recent life-saving efforts involving the LifeVac device. Ontario police officers recently used the anti-choking tool to…
Bail denied to Ashland man charged with rape, kidnapping of 12 year-old
ASHLAND — April 14 is the next court appearance scheduled for an Ashland man charged with the kidnapping and rape of a 12-year-old girl. That 1:30 p.m. proceeding via Zoom will take place with Ashland County Magistrate Paul Lange presiding over the case. Ashland County Common Pleas Court Judge David…
Mystery creature seeks coffee, candy & art in Mansfield — clearly has good taste
The string of reports April 1 had Mansfield police working through the night to investigate — and working to calm public concerns on April 1.
RCCS: Drug use in Richland County homes linked to spike in child abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Richland County, Ohio and the United States.
Letter to the Editor: We must uphold private property rights
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to express my strong support for upholding private property rights, specifically the right of landowners to enter into voluntary agreements for solar, wind, or battery storage projects on their land. As a resident and property owner of this county, I believe that farmers…
Mohican Covered Bridge closed in April for repairs
PERRYSVILLE — A spring stroll across the Mohican Covered Bridge will have to wait until May. The bridge is closed for road repairs through April 30, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The project to repair the structure in Mohican State Park,…
Cedar Wood, Oak Wood apartments sales total over $11M in Richland County property transfers
RICHLAND COUNTY — Richland County’s March property transfers included two major apartment complex transfers, as Cedar Wood and Oak Wood Apartments had transfers totaling more than $11 million combined. Cedar Wood Apts. Associates LLC and Cedar Wood Apts. TIC LLC purchased 478 East Cook Road from Slate Cedar Wood OH…
Mears: Failed pumps & alarms led to sanitary sewer issues along Ohio 97
Two failed pumps — and two failed alarms — created a nasty wastewater situation along Ohio 97 on Monday, according to Richland County commissioners.
Service Above Self: Andy Chalk receives Rotary Club international award
Rotary Club of Mansfield member Andy Chalk on Tuesday was presented with the “Service Above Self” award for his many volunteer efforts.
17-year-old charged with 4 felonies after crash that killed off-duty Ohio policeman
JACKSON — A teenager has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide following a crash last year that killed an off-duty Wellston police officer and injured another, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday. At about 2 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2025, a 2014 Hyundai Accent allegedly driven by an intoxicated…
Downtown Shelby momentum continues with redevelopment of 19 Mansfield Ave.
SHELBY — The Milliron Foundation has acquired 19 Mansfield Ave. in Shelby and will redevelop it into apartments, the Shelby Community Improvement Corporation announced Tuesday. The redevelopment will include extensive renovations over the next three years, transforming the building into approximately 24 market-rate residential units, including a mix of one-…
Zan’s Mission hosts sensory-friendly Easter event for children with special needs
MANSFIELD — Tears filled Angela Crego’s eyes as she spoke about something she doesn’t often get to see her son experience. For Crego, that moment came Saturday morning at a sensory-friendly Easter event hosted by Zan’s Mission at First English Lutheran Church. “He feels included,” she said. “It’s nice to…
Section of Coul 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. Coul Street between 5th Street and 6th Street. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the…
North American Music Awards shines light on rising Mansfield-area legends
MANSFIELD — A man with cerebral palsy made his way to the stage after being announced Best Alternative Rap Artist at the North American Music Awards (NAMA) on Saturday night at the Richland County Fairgrounds. “For someone like me – I’ve never won anything,” Brooklyn said, fighting tears. “Now you…
Severe weather means March will leave like a lion today & tonight
MANSFIELD — March will roar like a lion all across the region today and tonight as we gladly turn the calendar to April. Severe weather (what else?) could be on the way to north central Ohio again over the next 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. Multiple rounds…
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