WILLARD — A badger spotted earlier this month in the Willard Marsh Wildlife Area marks the second time such a creature has been discovered in north central Ohio in just less than a year. The photo at the top of this story was taken by Donny Shepard in Huron County. It was submitted to the […]
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$4.4 million sanitary sewer project near I-71 complete, paving way for Bellville growth
“This is probably our least visible ARPA investment, yet the most impactful,” Richland County administrator Andrew Keller said.
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Mansfield Planning Commission pauses vote on $130 million Cook Road development plan
Woodland neighborhood residents overflowed City Council chambers on Tuesday to oppose the project.
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Plymouth serves up 4 new pickleball courts, seeks funding for more development
Plans for four courts are in place on the existing court area at Mary Fate Park.
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Madison shocks top-seeded Ontario in girls district soccer semifinals
LEXINGTON — Ellie Powell may not have struck it as well as she would have liked, but it was enough. Powell scored the game-winning goal less than a minute into overtime as third-seeded Madison stunned No. 1 Ontario 1-0 in a Division III district semifinal girls soccer match Tuesday at Lexington.
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Lexington scores early, often in district semifinal win over Norwalk
LEXINGTON — Lady Lex didn’t waste any time. Jersie Palmer scored in the second minute and second-seeded Lexington breezed to an 8-0 win over No. 4 Norwalk in a Division III district semifinal match at Lexington.
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RJ’s Place pop-up brings family, comfort food and music together in Mansfield on Nov. 7
MANSFIELD — RJ’s Place is bringing Southern comfort food, family and music to the community for one day only. Ryan James has spent more than 20 years managing restaurants for other people. On Saturday, Nov. 7, he’ll bring his experience in food service, cooking and event promotion together to make Mansfield residents feel at home.
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Rising felony caseload prompts 16-percent budget increase request from Richland County prosecutor
Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher requested $2.99 million for her office in 2027, about 16 percent more than 2026.
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Jamie Hamilton appointed new Wayfinders director
Hamilton previously served as the director of operations at Third Street Family Health Services.
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A new chapter downtown: Mansfield to commemorate Main Street completion with Nov. 6 bash
The city of Mansfield and Downtown Mansfield, Inc. will host a celebration on Nov. 6 to mark the completion of the approximately $21 million Main Street Improvement Project.