Monopoly comes to life at Richland County Business Expo
MANSFIELD — Dice, pawns and prizes galore took over the Richland County Fairgrounds on Thursday. More than 100 businesses and non-profits brought Monopoly to life, showing off services, handing out…
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YMCA Sports Complex nears Phase One completion; fields set for 2027 debut
The YMCA of North Central Ohio has entered the final stretch of Phase One of its long-planned sports complex.
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…
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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.
Buc-ee’s takes another step toward Richland County with annexation approval from Madison Twp. Trustees
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The beaver keeps inching closer to Richland County. Madison Township trustees approved the annexation of 110.757 acres Monday night during their regular meeting at 6 p.m., another step toward bringing a Buc-ee’s travel center to the Interstate 71 and Ohio 39 interchange. Trustee Dan Fletcher said the…
Hamilton Insurance Group, Inc. chosen ‘Agency of the Year’ by Pekin Insurance
MANSFIELD — Hamilton Insurance Group, Inc. has announced that it has been named “Agency of the Year” by Pekin Insurance, recognizing the agency’s outstanding performance, dedication to clients, and commitment to excellence in the insurance industry. In addition to the agency-wide honor, several members of the Hamilton Insurance team received…
Troopers focus on removing impaired drivers from the road during St. Patrick’s Day enforcement
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding drivers that luck is not a strategy when it comes to being safe behind the wheel ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. Troopers will be highly visible on roadways across the state in an effort to remove impaired drivers as part…
Buc-ee’s beaver invasion: Mansfield City Council to vote on land annexation Tuesday
The next step toward a massive Buc-ee’s Travel Center in Mansfield is expected Tuesday evening.
Element of Art builds community through creativity
MANSFIELD — Element of Art Studio & Gallery has served as a creative space in downtown Mansfield for 16 years. The facility supports artists living with developmental disabilities through consistent studio time, professional opportunities, and meaningful community connection. “At Element of Art, we create art every day. But the true…
‘Back to the lab:’ Galion’s Trukovich falls in state final
Galion’s Carter Trukovich fell to Licking Valley’s Joe Curry in the 126-pound state championship match Sunday.
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