Land bank approves change order for added asbestos abatement at West Park Shopping Center
The board approved a change order from Erie Environmental of Port Clinton to account for additional asbestos found onsite.
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Marshall Park becomes the vision for a memorial for military veterans in Ontario
A new memorial could give Ontario residents a place to reflect, remember and honor those who served. The Veterans Advisory Panel is looking to Marshall Park as its home.
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Ohio Issue 3 would add voter identification requirements to the state constitution. Here’s what the proposed amendment would change.
Ontario residents weigh in on proposed zoning code changes
ONTARIO — Ontario resident Craig Hunt said he has spent 25 years fighting like crazy against living in a business district. “It’s always fighting to maintain what I’ve got,” he…
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Mansfield couple honored for breathing new life into historic West First Street home
Allie Watson and her husband, Sam Chamberlin, were among those honored by Mayor Jodie Perry with the latest beautification awards.
METRICH raid in Mansfield targets 10 suspects, seizes drugs, $14,327 in cash
MANSFIELD — Ten individuals were targeted in a drug-trafficking raid conducted Tuesday by the METRICH Enforcement Unit, with assistance from the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF). According to a press release issued Wednesday by METRICH, the indictments resulted from a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking activity in the…
Author to discuss book about Mansfield native at Oct. 29 Oak Hill Cottage presentation
MANSFIELD — Rachel Greenfield, long time New York business executive in the publishing field, is coming to Mansfield to talk about her biography of a native daughter we didn’t even remember we had. The 7 p.m. event will be a conversation in the Oak Hill Cottage parlor about the celebrated…
Richland County releases list of marriage applications Sept. 14 through Oct. 9
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of marriage applications applied for at the Richland County Probate Court from Sept. 14 through Oct. 9. These are enclosed in four consecutive PDFs at the bottom of this story. The reports are courtesy of Ema Pritchard, deputy clerk of the Richland County…
Legacy on Possum Run to show off new look, preview outdoor space at Oct. 29 ribbon cutting
BELLVILLE — For about 30 years, Richland County families visited Possum Run Greenhouse to pick out plants, flowers and seasonal decorations. Today, they’re coming back to celebrate weddings. The Legacy on Possum Run, a wedding and event venue in the former greenhouse, will host a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m.…
Data center surge driving up electric costs across Ohio, consumer advocate warns
Maureen Willis said rising utility costs — and additional requested hikes — are creating an “affordability crisis” for Ohio residents.
Here’s your 2026 guide to trick-or-treating in Richland County
Since the night of ghosts and goblins falls on a Saturday this year, most towns in the area are having trick-or-treat on Oct. 31.
Mansfield lawmakers say proposed ban on downtown camping not aimed at driving out homeless
Aurelio Diaz said Tuesday a proposed law banning people from camping in public spaces in the downtown central business district is not aimed at driving away the homeless.
Lucas needs a win in Week 10 to extend area-best postseason streak
LUCAS — North central Ohio’s longest active playoff streak is in jeopardy. Lucas was in 13th in Region 27 of Division VII when the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its penultimate regional computer ratings Tuesday. The top 12 teams in each region qualify for the postseason. The OHSAA will…
Shelby Board of Education recongizes international students, outstanding pupils & staff
The board, along with staff of the city’s schools, honored international students, accepting them for the 2026-27 school year, and acknowledged the academic success of Shelby Middle School students.
Shelby grad/Ontario resident to lead Richland County Job and Family Services
One of Lori Bedson’s final acts as the leader of Richland County Job & Family Services was to announce her own successor.
Postseason awaits area volleyball teams
Volleyball’s second season starts this week and for area teams, the tournament offers a chance at redemption. North central Ohio produced just one conference champion — Ashland hoisted the Ohio Cardinal Conference trophy — but a handful of teams are looking to make noise in the postseason. Division III The…
Madison, Shelby, Ontario, Clear Fork standouts headline Ohio prep football notebook
MANSFIELD — We’re turning to Week 10 of the Ohio high school football season and playoff prognostications are in the air. For instance, Lucas (4-5) needs a win at Wynford (3-6) in the season finale to keep alive its postseason streak. The Cubs have qualified for the playoffs 12 straight seasons.…
Doc Stumbo and his army ready for 23rd annual Make A Difference Day Food Drive on Friday
Doc Stumbo said Tuesday the need for community food assistance has never been greater in Richland County.
News Man Weekly: Mansfield woman pens memoir detailing trauma from a decades-old murder
Christen Dingess was 23 years old when her roommate and closest friend was brutally murdered — stabbed to death in the apartment the two women shared in Florida.
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