Madison teacher suspended for alleged inappropriate comments toward students
The Madison Local Schools board of education voted on Wednesday to suspend a middle school science teacher and consider her termination.
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Loudonville Mayor Jason Van Sickle announces resignation
LOUDONVILLE – Jason Van Sickle is officially hanging up his public official hat, and resigning from his position as Loudonville’s mayor. Van Sickle announced his plan to resign at the…
Butler mayor charged with two counts of voyeurism in Mansfield Municipal Court
The mayor of Butler has been charged with two misdemeanor accounts of voyeurism in Mansfield Municipal Court
Springmill STEM principal proposes expanding program; teachers voice opposition
MANSFIELD — Springmill Elementary School’s STEM designation was renewed by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s STEM Committee in mid 2025. Building Principal Cara Will wants to take the…
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Clear Fork’s Boccio selected to District 6 first team
BELLVILLE — Ava Boccio’s first season in The Valley was a memorable one. Clear Fork’s junior sharpshooter was selected the Division V Player of the Year when the All-District 6 coach’s association teams were unveiled Tuesday. The daughter of former Clear Fork great Jill (Snavely) Boccio, Ava attended Olentangy Orange…
Crestline St. Joseph fish fry season begins Feb. 20
CRESTLINE — The Knights of Columbus Council 2642 and Crestline St. Joseph Parish invite you to come dine with us on Fridays during Lent. We will serve our delicious deep fried or baked fish dinners on Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, and 27 in the Convocation Center at…
Letter to the Editor: Voters should stand up for wind & solar energy
To the editor: On May 5, 2026, Richland County Voters will have the opportunity to vote whether to overturn the County Commissioners ban on utility-scale wind and solar development in 11 of 18 townships. This is a citizen-led campaign to restore local control over energy development decisions. Farmers would have…
Mansfield Sr.’s high-scoring Brooks lands a spot on District 6 first team
MANSFIELD — Kaylen Brooks’ sensational sophomore season isn’t over yet, but the postseason accolades already are piling up. Mansfield Senior’s sharpshooter was selected to the Division II/III first team when the District 6 Coach’s Association awards were unveiled Tuesday afternoon. The 6-foot Brooks averaged 22.3 points a game, the highest…
Adena announces organizational alignment and leadership promotions
MANSFIELD — Adena, a leading construction and development firm, announced Tuesday a strategic organizational alignment that brings several subsidiaries together under a newly structured business unit framework. The move is designed to clarify Adena’s full range of capabilities, strengthen collaboration across disciplines, and position the company for sustained growth across…
62 degrees coming in February? Buckeye Chuck is prepped for a victory lap
Don’t throw away your coat or mittens just yet. But Buckeye Chuck may have once again trumped Punxsutawney Phil.
Mind Body Align launches ready-to-go summer storybook kits for camps and programs
MANSFIELD – Mind Body Align has announced that its educational curriculum is now available as a ready-to-go kit for summer camps, programs, museum education teams, and community-based enrichment sites. This expands access to practical, child-friendly tools that help groups stay calm, connected, and ready for learning, especially during high-energy summer days.…
News Man Weekly: Mansfield Inn, new planned roundabout and Maddalena
Grumpy old man Carl Hunnell thinks the time difference between the United States and Italy — and the internet — have ruined his Olympic experience.
The Native Yard Project and Mansfield Permaculture offer grants for plants
MANSFIELD — The Native Yard Project, a local non-profit environmental organization, and Mansfield Permaculture, an ecological landscaping company, are collaborating to offer native plant micro grants and mini lawn conversion grants to residents of Mansfield and surrounding communities. These grants aim to help offset the cost of establishing a native…
Lexington, Madison to meet in postseason opener
LEXINGTON — If the next two meetings are anything like the first, Lexington and Madison fans better buckle up. The sixth-seeded Minutemen and seventh-seeded Rams will meet in a Division III sectional semifinal at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at Lexington. The postseason showdown will come on the heels of Friday’s…
2 Mansfield men arrested in Crawford County with meth, guns and a child
Two Mansfield men were arrested Sunday with a half-pound of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Crawford County.
90-year-old Albright continues Valentine tradition at OhioHealth Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Annette Albright celebrated her 90th birthday on Valentine’s Day the same way she has marked the occasion for decades — by giving a gift to someone else. For years Albright has delivered a teddy bear and card to the first baby girl born on Valentine’s Day at OhioHealth…
Census data reveals Richland County trends: Higher incomes, rising housing costs, more broadband
MANSFIELD — A lot can change in five years. Just ask the folks at the U.S. Census Bureau. The federal agency released its 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates last month. The Center for Community Solutions, an independent, nonpartisan research center, crunched the numbers to see how life changed — both…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Here’s how to approach Rhododendron pruning
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many gardeners and homeowners who share my love of rhododendrons and azaleas. One experience that stands out was when a client — who has since become a good friend — in Orrville called me one August to look at her…
City Council to consider joint $2.7 million Ohio 13 paving project in Mansfield with ODOT
City Council on Tuesday will discuss a $2.7 million plan to repave about 5.7 miles of Ohio 13 within the city of Mansfield.
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