Newman Technology plans $74 million expansion on Mansfield’s north side
Newman Technology Inc. plans a $74 million expansion, including hiring 70 new employees and adding an estimated $3.55 million in new annual payroll.
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Gabe’s retail property in Ontario sells for $6.24 million; store to remain open
ONTARIO — Mansfield Advantage LLC has purchased the retail property at 2063 West Fourth Street, home to the Gabe’s discount store, for $6,240,000, according to property transfer records. The property…
In the Stars: Clear Fork wins first-ever sectional wrestling championship
GALION — The stars aligned perfectly for Clear Fork on Saturday. The Colts won their first-ever sectional wrestling championship thanks to a confluence of events including a corrected scoring error,…
Opening Day draws near for Mansfield Speedway
MANSFIELD — Mother Nature refuses to cooperate, but Mansfield Speedway owner Matt Tifft and his team won’t be deterred. The dirt oval on the city’s north side will roar back…
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Tygers rip Norwalk to claim sectional championship
MANSFIELD — It took eight minutes for the Mansfield Senior boys basketball team to shake off two weeks of inaction. But then the second-seeded Tygers shifted into high gear and throttled Norwalk 65-30 for a Division III sectional championship on Friday night at Pete Henry Gym. Coach Marquis Sykes’ squad…
Heinz resigns from Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development
MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development announced Friday that Ellen Heinz, President & CEO, has submitted her resignation and will be leaving the organization in late March 2026. “It is with a heavy heart that I am leaving, but I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to…
Two men killed in Vermilion Township single-vehicle crash
VERMILION TOWNSHIP – Two men were killed after a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Vermilion Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Rickey Morgan, 49, of Vermilion, and Robert Senn Jr., also of Vermilion, were both pronounced dead at the scene. The Patrol stated in a press release…
Step into Spring: A walk for inclusion and awareness
ONTARIO — A simple walk can carry a powerful message, turning an ordinary morning into a celebration of awareness and connection. That’s the goal when community members lace up their walking shoes and join local organizations for the 7th annual Step into Spring event on March 18, at The Ontario…
Ohio Attorney General issues 2025 Concealed Carry report
COLUMBUS — Attorney General Dave Yost issued Ohio’s annual report on concealed handgun licensing on Friday. It showed that a total of 77,159 permits were issued in the state in 2025. According to the statistics reported to the Attorney General’s Office, county sheriffs issued 13,876 new licenses and 63,283 renewals. Permit…
Ohio woman sentenced in $775,000 Medicaid scheme
COLUMBUS — A Lake County woman was sentenced this morning to jail time and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution for fraudulently billing Medicaid, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. “She inflated her earnings through brazen fraud, but her scheme burst wide open when our investigators got the case,” Yost…
Firelands Electric Cooperative awards $12,000 in scholarships to 10 north central Ohio students
NEW LONDON — Ten north central Ohio students earned a combined $12,000 worth of scholarships recently from Firelands Electric Cooperative. Haley McNaull of Ashland High School was selected as the first-place winner of $1,800 during Firelands Electric Cooperative’s recent 2026 scholarship contest. The daughter of Greg and Julie McNaull of Ashland,…
Section of Bartley Avenue closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Bartley Avenue between Parkview Street and Woodward Avenue. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the…
NCSC selected to lead digital holistic student support initiative
MANSFIELD – North Central State College has been selected as one of a small group of access-oriented institutions nationwide to participate in the Digital Holistic Student Supports (DHSS) Initiative, a transformational two-year effort focused on strengthening how colleges use data and technology to support student success. Running from 2026 to…
Loudonville Farmers Market returns May 30
LOUDONVILLE – The Loudonville Farmers Market will soon return to Central Park for another summer season, with opening day set for Saturday, May 30. The market runs every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon through the end of September with the exception of July 4. Vendor applications for the 2026 season…
Where rare collectibles find new homes: Ready Up trade show returns March 14
ONTARIO — The mall hum will fade into the background on March 14. Instead, shoppers will hear plastic cases snap open, vendors call out deals and collectors gasp when they spot a game they haven’t seen in years. Ready Up Game Store will host its third annual trade show, filling…
Ontario swimmers make a splash on opening day of state meet
CANTON — The Ontario swim team will be busy on Friday. The Warriors sent five relay teams and four individuals to the ‘A’ finals during Thursday’s Division II state tournament preliminaries at C.T. Branin Natatorium. The top eight finishers in each event advanced to the ‘A’ final and will swim…
Richland County’s ‘Reverse Job Fair’ returns March 24 in Mansfield
Richland County’s most motivated high schoolers will audition for the workforce of the future at EmployMEpalooza 2026.
Grant funding to study environmental impact next step for Lexington connector
The next step for a proposed connecting road from Ohio 97/U.S. 42 to the intersection of Hanley and Lexington-Springmill roads is an environmental study.
Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation awards money to support women, families
The Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation has awarded $10,725 in grants through its 2026 grant cycle.
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