Richland County commissioners declare no interest in data center
You can add the entire Richland County Board of Commissioners to local officials not interested in working with EnergiAcres on a proposed data center in Franklin Township.
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Business Connect event to link entrepreneurs with free support
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) in Richland County will host a Business Connect: Small Business Resource Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to…
Madison to list old junior high property for sale after rejecting auction bid
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools will list the “old junior high” property for sale after an auction in February failed to bring in a satisfactory bid. The school board voted…
Mansfield’s Springmill STEM school will add two grades by 2028
MANSFIELD — Springmill STEM Elementary will need a name change soon. The public magnet school operated by Mansfield City Schools will add seventh grade in 2027 and eighth grade in 2028.…
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Mansfield mayor ‘State of the City’ to be Q&A conversation with Richland Source
Mayor Jodie Perry will present her annual “State of the City” in a different format on Tuesday, April 28.
Homecoming: Astros reliever and Clear Fork grad Blubaugh returns to Ohio
CLEVELAND — First pitch is still more than three hours away, but the visitor’s clubhouse at Progressive Field already is bustling. The Houston Astros are in town for a three-game series against the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. The Astros have dropped four in a row and are in last…
The Ren to host auditions for Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore
MANSFIELD — Under the direction of Lori Turner, the Renaissance Theatre will host auditions for the Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre (RYOT) production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore. Auditions will be held on Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, May 24 from 1 to 4…
Richland County Sheriff’s Office to receive grant via ‘Shine a Light on Dumpers’ program
COLUMBUS — In recognition of Earth Day, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Wednesday a second round of funding through his “Shine a Light on Dumpers” initiative, making another $1 million in grants available to help local communities clean up illegal dump sites and prevent future dumping. “Local governments made…
Ontario Local Schools seeks 5.35-mill bond issue for facility improvement
ONTARIO — Ontario’s youngest classrooms turn 25 this year. The original Stingel Elementary School was built in 1957, followed by the original high school in 1960. The district expanded its facilities with building additions in 2000 and 2001. That was the year President George Bush took office, Wikipedia launched and…
Mansfield Police Department nearing a 7th straight national re-accreditation
The Mansfield Police Department is one step closer to a seventh-straight national accreditation.
Mansfield City Council advances plan for $10 million redeveloped downtown hotel
Mansfield City Council advanced a local project that will see about $10 million invested into a redeveloped downtown hotel.
Former Ashland City Schools employee charged following alleged assault
According to the Ashland Police Division and Ashland Municipal Court, Brett Martin, 65, has been charged with misdemeanor assault.
Mansfield mayor says city ‘will no longer pursue’ data center project
Mayor Jodie Perry announced Tuesday afternoon Mansfield is not moving forward on a proposed data center project.
Richland County commissioners pick Heidi Ewing as interim Clerk of Courts
The Richland County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday appointed Heidi Ewing as the interim county Clerk of Courts.
Richland Public Health partners with Mansfield on improved city parks, including King Street
Richland Public Health and city of Mansfield officials gathered Tuesday to mark improvements at King Street Park on the city’s north side.
Turnkey opportunity: Historic Butterfly House in Downtown Mansfield for sale or rent
The charming pastel yellow house located on 20 N. Mulberry St. in Mansfield is for sale or rent. Lovingly known as the Butterfly House, the restored 19th century home and former headquarters of Mind Body Align is ready to become the next occupant’s dream business. This distinctive creative space was…
Summer electronics camps help high school students explore technology careers
MANSFIELD — Parents of high school students are encouraged to explore an exciting summer learning opportunity as two High School Electronics Camps will be offered in June 2026, providing hands-on, real‑world exposure to electronics, technology, and technical career pathways. The camps are hosted collaboratively by The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development,…
Mansfield Symphony presents Star Wars & the Planets on May 16
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to experience a night where cinematic legend meets classical brilliance with Star Wars and The Planets, presented Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre as part of the OhioHealth Symphony Series. This one-night-only performance explores the powerful connection between…
Mansfield-area teachers can apply for classroom grants through Richland County Foundation
MANSFIELD — Local educators are invited to submit applications to receive grants from the Richland County Foundation. A committee of community volunteers awards education grants for creative and innovative supplemental programs not covered by school funding. The grants are given to K-12 teachers in public or private Richland County schools…
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