An anticipated $300,000 in revenue this year from Mansfield’s cannabis dispensary will be used to help replace a dip in income tax revenue.
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Mansfield-Richland County 3rd Grade Spelling Bee celebrates 10 years
MANSFIELD — Every student who competed in this year’s Richland County 3rd Grade Spelling Bee got a free T-shirt with an important message on the back: You are loved. You are unique. You are special. The 10th annual Richland County 3rd Grade Spelling Bee took place last week at Madison Middle School. The annual competition has […]
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76-year-old woman sentenced to 6 months in Crawford County jail for defrauding elderly investors
BUCYRUS – Barbara E. Armstrong, 76, of Morral, Ohio has been sentenced to six months in jail for her involvement in a securities fraud scheme that she carried out with her late husband, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities. Armstrong was sentenced by the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas on Wednesday and will […]
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Spherion’s Beth DeLaney chosen 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award Winner by Franchise Business Review
MANSFIELD – Beth DeLaney, local franchise owner of Spherion Staffing & Recruiting Mid Ohio, has been named a 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award winner by Franchise Business Review (FBR), a national research firm that recognizes top-performing franchise owners. She is one of only 50 selected from hundreds of nominees representing brands across franchising. The honor is […]
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Happy 250th! OSU and the Mansfield Playhouse team up for ‘1776’ musical
Ohio State University-Mansfield and the Mansfield Playhouse are teaming up for the musical “1776” with shows at both locations.
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Eric Cutlip resigns from Shelby City Council for new position
SHELBY — A spot has opened at Shelby City Council this week, and city leaders now need a new voice for Ward Three. Mayor Steven Schag made the announcement at Monday night’s council meeting — Eric Cutlip resigned Feb. 26, effective immediately, to take over as Shelby’s new parks superintendent. “Former councilman Cutlip was all […]
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Downtown Forward: $25M vision set to spark a new era in Mansfield
Mansfield City Council on Tuesday approved tax incentives aimed at sparking a $25 million redevelopment in the downtown.
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DeVito pushes Shelby past Ontario in district semifinals
MANSFIELD — Brayden DeVito’s mid-range mastery made all the difference Tuesday night. Shelby’s All-Ohio senior guard, DeVito scored seven fourth-quarter points and made a critical defensive stop in the closing seconds as the second-seeded Whippets knocked of No. 1 Ontario 43-41 in the Division IV boys district basketball semifinals at Mansfield Senior’s Pete Henry Gym. […]
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Capretta leads Galion past Clear Fork
MANSFIELD — Dom dominated. Galion’s Dominic Capretta scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds and the Tigers avenged two regular-season losses to Clear Fork with a 54-44 win in the Division IV boys district basketball semifinals at Pete Henry Gym. “I knew they couldn’t guard me in the paint,” said Capretta, a rugged 6-foot-3 power […]
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Mansfield school board approves raises for administrators, subs
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools principals and administrators will receive a 4-percent bump in base pay, effective with the 2026-2027 school year. The school board voted Tuesday to approve updated salary schedules for administrators. It will be the first base pay raise for administrators since 2022, district officials said. “We are watching every expenditure. Any […]