Ontario belts 3 home runs to pound Galion for 9th straight win
ONTARIO — The Warriors unloaded Thursday night. Elie Dawson, Sophie Schuster and Morgan Pearson all belted home runs as Ontario cruised to a run rule-shortened 15-4 win over Galion in…
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When is a unanimous vote not enough? When abstentions reduce the vote to 4-0
Mansfield City Council was forced to rescind its earlier vote on CDBG spend and will try again April 21.
Shelby graduate takes over OSU Extension 4-H educator position
Kristen EIsenhauer is the new OSU Extension Educator in Richland County, tasked with growing the local 4-H program.
Ontario Police warn of metal spikes found in Marshall Park area
ONTARIO — Ontario police are warning the public after discovering small metal spikes in various areas of Marshall Park, posing a potential threat to park visitors. Lieutenant Tony Grimwood said…
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Coming home: Grow by NECIC will open on Springmill Street this summer
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative Farmer’s Market is just a few months away. But this year, it’ll be in a new location. The market is moving to the parking lot of 486 Springmill Street, where the NECIC will also be relocating its operations. NECIC’s Springmill Street offices, known…
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.
Mansfield community invited to Earth Stewardship celebration on April 22
MANSFIELD –The Earth Stewardship Celebration encourages all Richland County residents, organizations, businesses, churches, schools, and government organizations to participate in cleaning up litter, a tree planting or beautification project. To help get started, the Earth Stewardship Steering Committee invites the community to attend the kick-off and clean-up to open the…
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 charged with two counts of Trafficking in Cocaine (fifth-degree felony), Trafficking in Cocaine (fourth-degree felony), Trafficking in Fentanyl (fourth-degree felony)…
Ohio State Mansfield selected as an ‘Opportunity College’
MANSFIELD – The Ohio State University at Mansfield has been chosen an “Opportunity College” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a designation that only 16 percent of all colleges and universities in the United States achieved. “This is hard evidence of what the faculty and staff of…
Mansfield OKs contracts totaling $1.2 million for wastewater treatment plant work
The Mansfield Board of Control on Tuesday approved contracts totaling $1.26 million for improvements at the wastewater treatment plant.
MOESC to host Artapolooza April 17 to 22
MANSFIELD – Spring is here, and for our local art teachers, this means art show season! Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is excited to host its annual Artapolooza fine arts festival. This year, it will take place from April 17 through April 22 at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center at 890 W.…
NAMI’s 36th CIT Class to graduate on April 24
MANSFIELD — The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Richland County (NAMI RC) and the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board will graduate the 36th class of law enforcement and first responders on Friday, April 24. CIT, “Crisis Intervention Team,” and refers to a collaborative effort between law…
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…
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