MANSFIELD — Bryce Witchey pleaded guilty Thursday in Richland County Common Pleas Court to all 31 felony counts filed against him more than a year ago. The 29-year-old Mansfield man entered guilty pleas to 30 counts of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material or performance, Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher confirmed […]
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Local labor unions decry exclusion from jobs at $100 million solar job site in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD — Jeff Sellers said Tuesday morning union leaders helped gain regulatory approval for a 144-megawatt, solar-powered electric generating facility in northern Morrow County. Now workers in those same unions, including two based in Mansfield, have been denied the opportunity to fill what they believe are around 350 construction jobs as the $100 million […]
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News Man Weekly: Huge weekend, Shoe Bandit update and the new leader of NECIC
MANSFIELD — We just experienced a helluva weekend in Mansfield and across Richland County. On Episode 58 of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell recaps a myriad of fun events from one end of the county to another. “For all the brain-dead, nattering nabobs of negativism who say there is […]
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New Richland County Port Authority board schedules Wednesday meeting
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Port Authority board of directors will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development offices, 55 N. Mulberry St. The meetings are open to the public. According to a press release, the board will consider resolutions: — authorizing an administrative services agreement with the Richland […]
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Comic Chris Hopkins lands at The Mothership in Mansfield on Wednesday
MANSFIELD — Comedian Chris Hopkins is watching society these days for more than his own edification. He is always observing, listening, and thinking about what could make good fodder for his next show. It’s in much the same vein as the comics he grew up watching — observational comedians like Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and […]
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MOESC seeks substitute teachers for 2025-2026 academic school year
MANSFIELD — The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is seeking substitute teachers to work in area school districts during the 2025-2026 academic year. These roles provide a meaningful opportunity to support student learning while maintaining a flexible work schedule, according to MOESC. “Substitute teachers play a pivotal role in the education of our children,” said Jennifer […]
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Oasis of Love Block Party on Saturday adds to excitement around town, says church leader
MANSFIELD — Pastor Raymond Cochran Jr. said Tuesday he feels a buzz of activity happening around the entire city of Mansfield. The Oasis of Love Church he leads will add to that again on Saturday with its ninth-annual Oasis of Love Block Party/Community Fair on the grounds of the 190 Chester Ave. facility. “I think […]
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News Man Weekly: Rusty Cates, Wizard of Oz and an Inkcarceration weekend recap
MANSFIELD — On this 57th episode of News Man Weekly, Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell checks in with Zac Hiser and Hayden Gray — both fresh off the rain-soaked, mud-caked madness of Inkcarceration Festival at the Ohio State Reformatory. Once that musical madness is explored, the trio explores the news of the week, including […]
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Bryce Witchey child porn trial pushed back to Sept. 22 at defense lawyer’s request
MANSFIELD — Bryce Witchey is apparently still not ready for his day in court, even after more than a year behind bars. A criminal trial for the 29-year-old Mansfield man has again been delayed at the request of defense attorney Bernie Davis. It’s now pushed back to Sept. 22 at 9 a.m., according to Richland […]
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Sunday’s scene wraps final day of Inkcarceration
MANSFIELD — Sunday marked the final day of Inkcarceration, the three-day music and tattoo festival at the Ohio State Reformatory. Five Finger Death Punch, Lamb of God and Three Days Grace were the headliner acts. Inkcarceration officials were kind enough to share the images captured by a number of photographers from Sunday’s action. Photo journalists […]