Light on: Mansfield City Council OKs plan to build solar farms on top of closed landfills
What’s the highest and best possible use for a closed landfill? Solar farms fit the bill, officials said.
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Richland County commissioners decide it’s cheaper not to take the Trane for new HVAC system
The panel opted to accept a lower bid from a contractor that will use a Daikin unit as part of a air conditioning system at the Richland County Courthouse.
Jim Jordan talks data centers, child care and oversight during visit to Shelby
SHELBY — Jim Jordan looked at his staffer and grinned. “She’s a good reporter. She’s like, ‘One more question’ and this is the third one,” he said, sitting at a…
News Man Weekly: Shakespeare, live music & Main St. — 100th episode recorded live at Relax, It’s Just Coffee
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Mansfield Christian hosts garage sale fundraiser for missions trip
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Christian School has a longstanding relationship with the small village of Juan Tomas in the Dominican Republic and Fountain of Life School. This partnership provides the opportunity for MCS to send students on mission to serve the community of Juan Tomas. To raise funds for this trip,…
Madison closing school buildings for Friday’s girls state softball semifinal game
MADISON TOWNSHIP — As a result of the Madison girls’ softball team playing in the state tournament on Friday, June 5 at 10 a.m. in Akron, all Madison Local School District buildings will be closed on Friday, June 5 with the exception of the Madison Early Childhood Learning Center, which…
Richland County seeks public input via survey for Joint Comprehensive Plan
MANSFIELD — Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their feedback through an online survey about the future of Richland County as part of the ongoing Richland United 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Richland United is a comprehensive joint planning effort for the County and cities of Mansfield and Shelby that will…
The Wilds is ranked third best Safari Park in the nation
CUMBERLAND — New data from SIXT reveals that searches for ‘local safari parks’ in the U.S. have increased by 781 percent over the past year. To uncover the best safari parks across the country, we analyzed factors including park size, number of animals, ticket price, and TikTok views. Claiming the No. 3 spot as…
Richland Soil & Water Conservation District Windy Wonders Workshop set for July 14
MANSFIELD – Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is hosting a free “Windy Wonders” workshop on Tuesday, July 14. This event is designed to create wind spinners as part of the Conservation Creation Arts and Crafts Workshop series. The workshop takes place at the Longview Center located at 1495…
Phoenix Brewing Company now owns its 131 N. Diamond St. building after $250K purchase
MANSFIELD — Richland County property transfers for April 27 through May 22 are published by Richland Source using information provided by the Richland County Auditor’s office. The list outlines recent real estate activity across the county during that period. Among the transfers, Firebyrd Properties LLC purchased 131 North Diamond Street…
Madison Comprehensive High School graduates 218 seniors in Class of 2026
Madison Comprehensive High School graduated 218 seniors on Sunday afternoon during its 101st commencement exercises.
Hey, kids, let’s put on a show! News Man Weekly recording 100th episode Monday at Relax, It’s Just Coffee
The News Man Weekly podcast will record its 100th episode on Monday morning in front of a live audience at Relax, It’s Just Coffee.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Giant hogweed creates toxins & surprises
Monday night, while I was attending my Richland County Master Gardener club meeting, one of my friends told me about a weed he wanted to remove from his garden. From his description, it sounded like a young Giant Hogweed. This sparked a conversation about the importance of using caution when…
Two Cinderellas? Madison, Louisville will both grab for glass slipper in state softball semifinals
Two Cinderellas will grab for the glass slipper Friday when Madison takes on Louisville in the Division III state softball semifinals.
Master blaster: Late pass earns Hoffman $100K check at Mansfield Speedway on Saturday night
A donation from Dan and Brenda Niss made North Carolina racer Nick Hoffman’s night a six-figure experience Saturday.
Bee-loved tradition: Shel-Bee Festival returns for year two
SHELBY — A downtown celebration inspired by one of Shelby’s unique distinctions created buzz Saturday. The second annual Shel-Bee Festival returned to the Black Fork Commons Plaza, bringing together vendors, live entertainment, food and family-friendly activities centered around the Shelby’s designation as a Bee City. Event rooted in Shelby’s identity…
Final Friday kicks off another summer of music in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Summer officially felt a little closer Friday night as crowds gathered at The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield for the first Final Friday concert of the season. With performances from Brooke Yonut, Jazz Connection and Rare Vintage, concertgoers enjoyed an evening of live music, food, drinks and community under…
A day of connection: Family Life Counseling celebrates mental health month through community event
MANSFIELD — Families gathered Friday afternoon at Family Life Counseling for free food, activities and community resources as the organization closed out Mental Health Month with a community event centered on connection. Monica Swords, a Mansfield resident, said she attended with her children after her daughter’s therapist invited them out.…
U.S. Army Golden Knights perform aerial show at Peace on My Block Festival
MANSFIELD — Donna Calderhead couldn’t have asked for a better retirement gift. After 26 years in education, Calderhead is retiring as the art teacher at Malabar Intermediate School. Her last day of class is Tuesday. She spent Friday night in an airplane, soaring over the city of Mansfield with a front…
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