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, The Ohio State University at […]
179th Cyberspace Wing
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More power for cyber: Mansfield advances substation project for 179th
An estimated $8.4 million project to supply more electrical power to the 179th Cyberspace Wing in Mansfield took another step forward Tuesday.
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179th’s first Non-Kinetic Crew Commander Course graduates in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 179th Cyber Operations Group, recently graduated their first class of the newly created Non-Kinetic Crew Commander Course, hitting a new milestone in their efforts to build a new mission for the U.S. Air Force. As the Air National Guard’s first Cyberspace Wing, the unit has been […]
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179th Cyberspace Wing officer qualifies for Boston Marathon with Serbia race
MANSFIELD — U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Todd Canaday, assigned to standards and evaluations at the 179th Cyberspace Wing, represented the Ohio National Guard during the Belgrade Marathon in Serbia on April 7. Canaday finished the race in 3 hours, 4 minutes, and 16 seconds—officially qualifying for the prestigious Boston Marathon. Canaday was invited to […]
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Mansfield water line connection could increase industrial development
An infrastructure initiative in the northern portion of Mansfield could open about 500 acres of land to new development.
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Richland County officials seek $20 million in state funds for U.S. 30 broadband expansion
MANSFIELD — The local group pushing for a broadband internet expansion along U.S. 30 across Ohio plans to seek $20 million for the project in the next state budget. “The Route 30 project is still moving forward with the hope that it will be in the governor and lieutenant governor’s budget,” Richland County Commissioner Tony […]
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Air National Guard unit based in Mansfield aids hurricane recovery efforts
MANSFIELD — In the wake of both hurricanes Helene and Milton, U.S. communities were left devastated, with homes, infrastructure and lives upturned. Amid the destruction there were many that stepped up, bringing strength, skill, and compassion to the relief efforts. One entity that answered the call for help was the 200th RED HORSE Squadron based […]
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New ‘shoot house’ enhances versatile training for Mansfield police dept.
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police Chief Jason Bammann found himself on the wrong side of the law Friday morning. But it was all in good fun. The chief was part of a nerf gun simulation of the the department’s recently completed “shoot house” at 310 Miller Parkway, which already has an outdoor shooting range and a […]
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179th deputy commander to speak at OSU Mansfield Veterans Day Breakfast
MANSFIELD – The Ohio State University at Mansfield will honor Veterans Day with a special guest who has spent his career in the United States Air Force. Col. Kenneth Kmetz is a distinguished alumnus of Ohio State Mansfield (1998) and the Deputy Wing Commander of the 179th Cyberspace Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, based in Mansfield. He […]
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Lack of needed power supply hurt chance at ‘large’ economical development in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Spec buildings can be constructed. Roads can be built. Storm sewers can be dug and installed. Tax abatements can be proposed. All of that work can be done in advance in the hopes of greasing the skids to attract new economic development. But if a potential new industry has electrical power needs that […]