MANSFIELD — Richland County has an interesting link to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln — and the death of his killer, John Wilkes Booth. Lincoln was shot at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., on Good Friday, April. 14, 1865. The president died the next morning. In the theater audience that night was Mansfield resident, […]
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Taking it to the streets: Mansfield officials talk Main Street project with public
MANSFIELD — The first 90 days may be the toughest of the $19.3 million Main Street Corridor Improvement Project underway in downtown Mansfield, a 20-month project scheduled for completion in October 2026. While the bulk of the work will be done in sections, the first section that began Feb. 24 is replacing century-old water mains […]
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Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment picks top students
MANSFIELD — William Clay and Colin Hall were the Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment Students of the Month for March and April, respectively. The two were honored Saturday when the 44 W. Fourth St. non-profit academy had its monthly belt promotion ceremony. Student of the Month awards are based on perseverance, integrity, indomitable spirit, […]
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Heavy rains lead to flooding in Bellville and across Richland County
Nearly three-inches of rain have accumulated in Bellville since Wednesday at noon, according to the National Weather Service.
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Ontario, Mansfield agree to Public Health district updates
The main change to the Richland Public Health agreement is decreasing the number of people on the public health board from 12 to five, effective May 1.
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Mansfield mayor plans ‘State of the City’ address Thursday via Facebook livestream
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry will provide her annual “State of the City” address Thursday evening during a Facebook livestream that will later be placed on the city’s website. Perry, now in her second year in office, made the announcement Tuesday during a City Council meeting. She told local lawmakers she will “broadcast” the […]
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Open Source: Is the Mansfield Social Security Office closing?
MANSFIELD — The Social Security Administration is not closing the Mansfield Trimble Road field office. However, rented space on the fifth floor of the Mansfield Municipal Building at 30 N. Diamond St. is closed.
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Richland Pregnancy Services seeks volunteers
MANSFIELD — Richland Pregnancy Services is seeking volunteers with a passion for the unborn to assist in meeting the needs of clients facing an unplanned pregnancy decision. In 2024, RPS served 412 clients and met their needs in a variety of ways through 1,273 service appointments. RPS is committed to providing free support to a woman or […]
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Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment raises $2,751 in fundraiser
MANSFIELD — The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment raised $2,751.44 on Monday during its “kick-a-punch-a-thon,” an initiative designed to generate funds for the installation of mirrors in the downtown dojo. Mirrors are crucial educational tools that empower instructors to lead students effectively without the need to mirror their movements, according to Sensei Reneta Music. […]
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U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers Chorus offers free show at Renaissance Theatre
MANSFIELD — The U.S. Army Field Band: Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will offer a free concert on April 13 at the Renaissance Theatre in downtown Mansfield. Presented by the Renaissance Performing Arts Association, the Sunday show will be at 3 p.m. on the theater’s main stage. The U.S. Army Field Band is the official […]