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Mansfield City Council, FOP unions both approve new 3-year labor contracts
Mansfield City Council unanimously approved a new three-year labor agreement Tuesday with the city’s two FOP units.
Mansfield Police Dept. mobile operations center nearly set for duty
The new, 38-foot, $862,079 mobile command post for the Mansfield Police Department will be fully operational in the next couple of weeks.
2 arrested on 7 felony charges as METRICH seizes cash, cocaine via Mansfield warrant
MANSFIELD — Two suspects were arrested and charged with seven felony counts on Tuesday in Mansfield, according to a press release issued by METRICH. Dion Cornelius, 39, was arrested and…
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State auditor recommends reducing health insurance benefits in special report on Madison Schools
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A new report from the state auditor’s office is urging Madison Local Schools to get its health insurance costs under control. Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office released a performance audit of the district’s finances last week. The audit includes a series of recommendations that, if…
News Man Weekly: A road trip to Ohio’s first Buc-ees … is Mansfield next?
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio — On the road again, we just can’t wait to get on the road again … In this week’s 92nd episode of the News Man Weekly, four grown men road-trip two hours down I-71 and across I-70 to visit Buc-ee’s — a gas station with a cult following, a…
Shelby council approves $847k fire engine; water rate changes under review
SHELBY — A new fire engine is on the way for Shelby’s Fire Department and city officials are considering updates to water rates for residents and businesses. Shelby City Council approved a resolution Monday evening to purchase a 2026 Spartan pumper truck for the fire department. The truck will be…
Four Madison students earn Altrusa Club grants
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Mansfield Altrusa Club grants money yearly to Madison Adult Career Center for scholarships. This year four students each received $500 to help cover the cost of their education. Students were nominated by staff and awarded to those who exemplify Altrusa principles. Scholarships were awarded to Jessica…
Mansfield City Council slated to vote Tuesday on new contracts with police unions
New contracts for officers in Mansfield’s two police unions are expected to be voted on Tuesday evening during a City Council meeting.
Here’s four things you need to know this child abuse prevention month
MANSFIELD — More than 1,455 blue pinwheels are whirling in the wind along Lexington Avenue in front of the YMCA. Each represents a child served last year by Richland County Children Services. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here are four things you need to know: Child abuse is…
Madison grad Lewis earns All-America honors for Tiffin indoor track team
March was a productive month for Madison graduate Nevaeh Lewis. A sophomore sprinter for Tiffin University, Lewis capped the indoor season with a ninth-place finish in the 60 meter dash at the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships in Virginia Beach on March 13. Her time of 7.47 seconds in…
Jim Gorman’s legacy as an industrialist, aviator & philanthropist lives on in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Jim Gorman’s life as an industrialist and philanthropist continues to resonate long after his death. Just a quick glance at his life might lead one to believe he’s best known as a war hero. After all, the 1941 Mansfield Senior graduate was an Army Air Corps (Air Force)…
Madison High School releases list of honor roll students
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison High School has announced the list of students who earned academic accolades during the third nine weeks grading period. 4.0 GPA SENIORS Lilliana Allen, Megan Bays, Elizabeth (Libby) Bekeleski, Madison Berry, Myla Blankenship, Cruz Boggs, Julianna Boliantz, Carter Branham, Scott Calderhead, Ethan Cates, Justin Cline, Aubrey…
Section of State Route 13 to close in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Road construction season will hit a major traffic artery in Richland County next week, according to a press release from the Ohio Department of Transportation. State Route 13 will close between Ross Road and Honey Creek Road on Monday, April 6 as crews begin work for a culvert…
6-state Trooper Project to focus on distracted driving enforcement
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will join forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on distracted driving enforcement.
‘The stone has been rolled away’: Easter message rings out at Kingwood sunrise service
A nearby peacock shrieked a welcome of his own as the 69th annual St. Mark’s Easter Sunrise Service began at 7 a.m. at Kingwood Center Gardens.
Applications open for $5,000 Sandy Mazur Leadership Scholarship
MANSFIELD — A Mid-Ohio scholarship aims to turn local leadership into real opportunity, offering students up to $5,000 to take the next step in their education. Spherion Mid-Ohio staffing and recruiting, in partnership with the Richland County Foundation, has opened applications for the 2026 Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarship.…
From sensory rooms to buddy systems: How churches are building inclusive spaces for people with disabilities
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Attending church used to feel out of reach for the Wenzel family. A simple Sunday morning always required being apart. Malorie Wenzel said one parent always had to stay home with their 9-year-old son Grady, who is autistic and nonverbal. Now, Malorie and her husband can…
ODOT: Wet, windy spring alters U.S. 30 ramp closures
COLUMBUS — The fury of Mother Natura knows no bounds. Her impact on the Ohio Department of Transportation’s road construction schedule will affect U.S. 30 drivers in north central Ohio this month. As part of the U.S. 30 bridge replacement project, there are scheduled ramp closures. The ramps mentioned below…
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