MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of April, 2026. These reports are courtesy of Michelle Jordan, Office Manager of the Richland County Building Department. Anyone with questions regarding a specific permit should contact the Richland County Building Department at 1495 W. […]
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Mansfield City Council approves land annexation for Buc-ee’s Travel Center
Mansfield City Council on Tuesday annexed the land that could give the beaver a new home near the I-71/Ohio 39 interchange.
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Severe storms, flooding remain top concerns in Richland County hazard plan
Severe storms and flooding remain the top two concerns in the Richland County Emergency Management Agency hazard mitigation plan.
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78-year-old killed in Wayne County golf cart-pickup truck crash
SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP — A 78-year-old woman was killed and an 80-year-old man was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Katie Schmucker, of Apple Creek, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol stated. Melvin Schmucker, 80, of Apple Creek, was […]
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Convicted drug dealer’s confiscated Madison Township home to be sold
Convicted drug dealer Bradley Fisher, 33, will need to look for a new home if he is ever released from prison.
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Volunteers sought for Memorial Day activities at Mansfield Cemetery
Activities related to Memorial Day in Mansfield this year will be centered at the Mansfield Cemetery, including the annual parade on Monday.
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News Man Weekly: Data centers, Buc-ee’s and a party planned at the former Westinghouse
Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero talks data centers, Buc-ee’s and more on this week’s episode of the News Man Weekly.
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Shelby Council rejects digital sign for VFW Post 291
SHELBY — A proposed digital sign for the Ralph Phillips VFW Post 291 sparked another round of discussion Monday as Shelby City Council weighed preservation standards, downtown aesthetics and public safety concerns. Council ultimately upheld the Shelby Historic Preservation Commission decision to deny the sign request for 30-32 W. Main St., with Councilman Nathan Martin […]
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COLUMNS: First music festival, first Sonic Temple experience afterthoughts
Experience the chaos, community, and unforgettable moments at Ohio’s Sonic Temple Festival.
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No life-threatening injuries in crash involving two semis Monday on I-71
No life-threatening injuries were reported Monday morning during a crash that involved two tractor-trailer rigs on I-71.