Mansfield OKs contracts totaling $1.2 million for wastewater treatment plant work
The Mansfield Board of Control on Tuesday approved contracts totaling $1.26 million for improvements at the wastewater treatment plant.
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Madison grad Lewis earns All-America honors for Tiffin indoor track team
March was a productive month for Madison graduate Nevaeh Lewis. A sophomore sprinter for Tiffin University, Lewis capped the indoor season with a ninth-place finish in the 60 meter dash…
Jim Gorman’s legacy as an industrialist, aviator & philanthropist lives on in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Jim Gorman’s life as an industrialist and philanthropist continues to resonate long after his death. Just a quick glance at his life might lead one to believe he’s…
Madison High School releases list of honor roll students
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison High School has announced the list of students who earned academic accolades during the third nine weeks grading period. 4.0 GPA SENIORS Lilliana Allen, Megan Bays,…
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Bellville mayor: Watch for road closures as forecasters call for more rain
BELLVILLE — Major routes have reopened in Bellville, but Mayor Teri Brenkus isn’t breathing a sigh of relief just yet. Brenkus said she’s “very concerned” about a resurgence in flooding even as waters continued to recede Saturday afternoon. The height of the Clear Fork Mohican River sat just under 10…
National Weather Service issues flood warning for Richland, Morrow & Crawford counties until 11 p.m. on April 4
MANSFIELD — North central Ohio was in the eye of the storm on Friday night, and it’s impact can be seen throughout the region Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning in effect until 11 p.m. that covers portions of Ashland, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow and Richland…
A Stroll through the Garden: Cannonball fungus attacking our walls
While I was actively working in a client’s flower bed, getting rid of the Canadian thistle a few years ago, I noticed these little black dots all over her garden walls. These dots were by her front door, on the hard surfaces of concrete blocks that formed a border for…
LifeWise Shelby shares stories, vision during ‘Evening of Impact’
Emily King, LifeWise Shelby’s program director, said generous donations made it possible to give 330 students a Bible this year.
Madison Township begins culvert replacement to address flooding
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township began replacing a 30-inch culvert with a larger 60-inch by 50-inch culvert on Thursday, aiming to address ongoing flooding in the area. (Images show the 30-inch culvert set for replacement. Images provided by Dan Fletcher) Trustee Dan Fletcher said the project has been a long…
National Weather Service issues Flash Flood Warning for Richland, Ashland, Knox, Morrow counties
CLEVELAND — The flash flooding warning for Richland, Ashland, and Knox counties has been extended to 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the following areas: South central Ashland County, northern Knox County, northeastern Morrow County, southern Richland…
Mohican River Watershed is the epicenter of water quality improvement
Solutions Journalism Series This story is Part II of a two-part Solutions Journalism series about the Mohican River’s water quality and how local agencies are working to address the issue. “Who wouldn’t want to come out here, go for a run or walk? It’s so peaceful,” Ashland County Park District…
Nine new acts are featured in Mansfield’s 2026 Final Friday concert series
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) is turning up the volume for summer 2026 with the return of the Final Friday Concert Series — bringing live music, community energy, and downtown vibrancy to the Carrousel Properties’ Brickyard Stage all season long. This year’s lineup introduces nine new acts to the…
Ohio offers ‘Welcome to Medicare’ virtual educational event on April 8
COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French and staff from the department’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), the state’s official Medicare education and counseling program, are hosting a free virtual event on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to kick off OSHIIP’s spring…
Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development announces search for director
SHELBY — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development has announced it is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as its next Economic and Community Development Director, a key role focused on advancing growth and investment in Shelby and Northern Richland County. This position represents a unique opportunity to shape…
14 arrested, drugs seized in METRICH Operation Bridge
MANSFIELD — The METRICH Enforcement Unit arrested 14 people (four on drug-related felony charges) and seized five different classifications of drugs in Operation Bridge, which the agency conducted on Wednesday, April 1. The goal was to saturate areas within Richland County with law enforcement to interdict criminal activity and enhance…
Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center to host Autism Summer School
MANSFIELD – This summer, Mid-Ohio ESC is offering a Summer School for students with autism to help support school districts with their Extended School Year Services. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays from June 8 through July 2. A second session may…
RCT offers service to Board of Elections during early voting
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) will offer on call stops at the Board of Elections (BOE), weekdays during early voting. April 7 through May 1, passengers can request a stop at the Board of Elections on West Longview when traveling Route 5 (Springmill/Bowman) or Route 9 (West 4th Street) during…
Richland County releases February’s building permits listing
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of February, 2026. These reports are courtesy of Michelle Jordan, Office Manager of the Richland County Building Department. Anyone with questions regarding a specific permit should contact the Richland County…
Clear Fork boys, Ashland girls win Madison Invitational team titles
ASHLAND — The Madison Invitational was held Thursday at Ashland’s Community Stadium because of ongoing renovations at Madison’s STARTEK Stadium. Ashland won the girls team championship with 166 points. Clear Fork (134) was second and Shelby (99) was third. On the boys side, Clear Fork won with 161 points. Ashland…
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