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.
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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…
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.
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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…
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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…
Bellville mayor: Watch for road closures as forecasters call for more rain
BELLVILLE — Major routes have reopened in Bellville, but Mayor Teri Brenkus isn’t breathing a sigh of relief just yet. Brenkus said she’s “very concerned” about a resurgence in flooding even as waters continued to recede Saturday afternoon. The height of the Clear Fork Mohican River sat just under 10…
National Weather Service issues flood warning for Richland, Morrow & Crawford counties until 11 p.m. on April 4
MANSFIELD — North central Ohio was in the eye of the storm on Friday night, and it’s impact can be seen throughout the region Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning in effect until 11 p.m. that covers portions of Ashland, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow and Richland…
A Stroll through the Garden: Cannonball fungus attacking our walls
While I was actively working in a client’s flower bed, getting rid of the Canadian thistle a few years ago, I noticed these little black dots all over her garden walls. These dots were by her front door, on the hard surfaces of concrete blocks that formed a border for…
LifeWise Shelby shares stories, vision during ‘Evening of Impact’
Emily King, LifeWise Shelby’s program director, said generous donations made it possible to give 330 students a Bible this year.
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 30-inch culvert set for replacement. Images provided by Dan Fletcher) Trustee Dan Fletcher said the project has been a long…
National Weather Service issues Flash Flood Warning for Richland, Ashland, Knox, Morrow counties
CLEVELAND — The flash flooding warning for Richland, Ashland, and Knox counties has been extended to 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the following areas: South central Ashland County, northern Knox County, northeastern Morrow County, southern Richland…
Mohican River Watershed is the epicenter of water quality improvement
Solutions Journalism Series This story is Part II of a two-part Solutions Journalism series about the Mohican River’s water quality and how local agencies are working to address the issue. “Who wouldn’t want to come out here, go for a run or walk? It’s so peaceful,” Ashland County Park District…
Nine new acts are featured in Mansfield’s 2026 Final Friday concert series
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) is turning up the volume for summer 2026 with the return of the Final Friday Concert Series — bringing live music, community energy, and downtown vibrancy to the Carrousel Properties’ Brickyard Stage all season long. This year’s lineup introduces nine new acts to the…
Ohio offers ‘Welcome to Medicare’ virtual educational event on April 8
COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French and staff from the department’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), the state’s official Medicare education and counseling program, are hosting a free virtual event on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to kick off OSHIIP’s spring…
Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development announces search for director
SHELBY — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development has announced it is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as its next Economic and Community Development Director, a key role focused on advancing growth and investment in Shelby and Northern Richland County. This position represents a unique opportunity to shape…
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