The Apocalypse Lab escape room reopens at Shawshank site in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The door locks, the clock starts ticking and the fate of the world rests in your hands. After months of renovation, “The Apocalypse Lab” escape room inside Ohio…
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Gorman-Rupp Company declares 305th consecutive quarterly cash dividend
MANSFIELD — The Board of Directors of The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share on the common stock of the Company, payable…
If at first you don’t succeed: Madison Local School District puts income tax back on May ballot
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Romana Applegate barely paused for breath when asked why she plans to vote ‘yes’ on a Madison School Board levy next month. There’s a laundry list of reasons,…
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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Mansfield Richland County Public Library to open new Creation Lab, Learning Lab
The Mansfield Richland County Public Library is opening a new Learning Lab and a Creation Lab at the main branch, 43 W. Third St.
Mansfield man, 22, charged with felony vandalism after driving onto Liberty Park basketball courts
A Mansfield man was charged with felony vandalism after allegedly driving his car onto the basketball courts at Liberty Park.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Elderberries are ready to plant
To our reader who reached out for advice on this wonderful plant, I’m delighted you did! Growing elderberries in north central Ohio is something you can absolutely achieve with a little care. I remember having the same questions when I started. One thing to know: there are 20 to 30…
Gorman-Rupp reports first quarter 2026 results
The Gorman-Rupp Co. reported net income of $17.8 million for the first quarter, up from $12.1 million for the same period last year.
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 2:00 p.m. at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library Community Room, 43 W. 3rd Street, Mansfield, Ohio. The event will…
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 Wednesday to authorize listing the property with RES Auction Services, the company that administered an auction for the 12.85-acre property…
Letter to the Editor: Support landowner’s property rights by voting ‘No’
As a Richland County resident I would like to advocate on the May 5 ballot in Richland County to support landowners’ property rights by voting NO on the referendum that would disallow the Commissioners ban on utility solar and wind in certain townships. Ohio farmers have the right to use…
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. The school board voted on a resolution Tuesday to make it official after discussions about an expansion earlier this year.…
Walk for Life aims to unite community on June 6 at North Lake Park
MANSFIELD — The 2026 Walk for Life will take place on June 6, 10 a.m. at, North Lake Park, Hope Road in Mansfield, bringing together individuals, families, churches, and community organizations to peacefully and publicly affirm the value of human life at every stage. Organized by Richland Pregnancy Services, the…
Wayfinders, Westinghouse Arch projects get additional Mansfield ARPA funds
Mansfield City Council on Tuesday night reallocated $476,679 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act funds toward two previously approved projects.
U.S. Marshals capture New Jersey fugitive in Elyria sought in stabbing case
ELYRIA – Members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) – Lorain Division, arrested Dawn Burge, 36, on Tuesday in Elyria. Burge was wanted by the State of New Jersey – Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office foraggravated assault. “The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force will not…
2026 NFL Mock Draft: Source Media goes GM mode for Round 1
What happens when you hand five newsroom minds the keys to an NFL franchise? You get bold moves. You get trades. And you get a whole lot of conviction. Our 2026 NFL First Round Mock Draft was built by: We rotated picks and made our best moves as if we…
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…
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