A Stroll Through the Garden: Witch Hazel is an enchanting scent on a sunny day
Have you been out in your garden yet to smell the flowers? That may seem a strange question, after all, much of the snow has just recently melted. Still, I…
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Prom night, preschool style: Little Whippets take the dance floor
SHELBY — Tiny tuxedos, twirling dresses and glow sticks lit up the room as Shelby’s youngest students danced the night away at a prom made just for them. Shelby Little…
Richland Source accepting applications for teen summer fellowship program
MANSFIELD — Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. Whether those words are attributable to Benjamin Franklin or a Chinese proverb is…
Is there a DORA in Mansfield’s future?
Jodie Perry said Thursday she plans to have legislation for City Council consideration in the next 90 days that would allow a DORA in the downtown.
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Adena Corp. wins $2.4 million bid to build roundabout at Lex-Springmill and Home roads
Adena Corp. of Mansfield on Thursday was awarded a $2.44 million contract to build a traffic roundabout at the intersection of Lexington-Springmill and Home Roads.
Madison school board votes on staff cuts, new elementary school names
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local Schools board of education voted to suspend 21 teacher and support staff contracts, effective at the end of the school year, at its board meeting Tuesday. The cuts are part of a reduction in force (RIF) amid financial difficulties for the district. Supt. Rob Peterson…
Madison Township seeks bids for 2026 road paving project
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township will resurface more than a dozen streets in 2026 as officials move forward with a resurfacing program. Road Superintendent Larry Weirich secured approval from the Madison Township trustees to seek construction bids for the project. “I have a bid opening date of May 4 at…
Mansfield City Council fast-tracks NOPEC, offering bulk electric rates
City Council on Tuesday evening approved joining the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council.
High-Flyer: Ferguson leads Falcons to Final Four
MANSFIELD — Lowen Ferguson’s basketball IQ is off the charts. Hillsdale’s sophomore point guard stopped by the Inside The Lines podcast studio after leading the Falcons to the Final Four for the first time in program history. The son of Hillsdale coach Ben Ferguson, Lowen talked about drawing up the…
Mansfield OKs 2026 budget, but state tax changes could impact city finances
Kelly Converse cautioned local lawmakers Tuesday about potential new state tax law changes and their impact on the city’s revenues.
Notebook: Falcons get Kalida in season of storylines
Making a trip to the state tournament puts the Falcons in some more extremely rare air when it comes to Ashland-area boys basketball history.
Mansfield City BOE eyes 2027-28 for potential Springmill STEM expansion
MANSFIELD— Springmill STEM likely won’t have a seventh grade class until at least 2027, Mansfield City Schools Supt. Stan Jefferson said Tuesday. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, representing a curriculum and career focus aimed at fostering innovation and technical skills. STEM education emphasizes fields like…
Buc-ee’s Travel Center buzz builds as Mansfield lawmakers move development forward
Mansfield City Council on Tuesday approved the next needed step to bringing a Buc-ee’s Travel Center to the I-71/Ohio 39 interchange.
Husted recognizes memory of 3 Ohio servicemen killed after crash in Iraq
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor recognizing the service and sacrifice Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst and Major Sgt. Tyler Simmons who lost their lives in a KC-135 crash in Iraq on March 12, 2026. The three servicemembers were serving with the…
Shelby City Council welcomes Daniel Reese: A familiar face for Ward 3
SHELBY — Shelby native Daniel Reese took the oath to represent the Ward Three City Council seat on Monday night. Reese stated he is ready to improve streets, listen to residents and serve the community he has called home his entire life. Reese, sworn in during the regular meeting, is…
Three Tuesday morning crashes temporarily close section of I-71
MANSFIELD — Three crashes on Tuesday morning temporarily closed two lanes of Interstate-71 in Richland County, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Only one driver reported a possible injury resulting from the crashes. The initial crash occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. when a Gray 2025…
Click. Complain. Skip voting: About 75 percent of Richland County voters pass on primaries
The deadline to register to vote in the May 5 primary election in Ohio is Monday, April 6, according to the Richland County Board of Elections.
The memory tour: Daughters plan a scavenger hunt for aging parents
MANSFIELD — Dave Pavkov leaned towards his wife, gently placing a shiny dollar store crown on her head. Once he was sure it was balanced, he wrapped his arm around her. The couple looked up and smiled at their daughters, who gleefully snapped photos with their smartphones as “Chicken Fried” blared…
News Man Weekly: Windstorm, Buc-ee’s and The Mothership in Mansfield
Add losing electrical power at his house for 27 hours to the things that make Carl Hunnell a grumpy old man.
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