USW Local 3057 president said 69-day ArcelorMittal strike was ‘not about wages’
SHELBY — A newly-ratified agreement between ArcelorMittal and its Shelby steelworkers delivers the highest wage increases ever achieved over a four-year contract, according to United Steelworkers Local 3057 President Norm Shoemaker.…
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Steel fabricator eyes job growth, crane upgrade with new Mansfield addition
A local custom steel fabricator may be able to add eight to 10 employees thanks in part to a zoning variance granted Tuesday by the city Planning Commission.
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Ashland’s Lacey selected to girls All-Ohio first team in Division III
COLUMBUS — Kennedy Lacey’s game keeps evolving and her star keeps rising. The Ashland forward was selected to the All-Ohio first team in Division III when the Ohio Prep Sports…
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Quality Inn of Bellville recognized with a prestigious 2026 Platinum Award
BELLVILLE — The Quality Inn of Bellville has been recognized with a prestigious 2026 Platinum Award by Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s leading hotel companies. The designation is awarded to the top 3 percent of hotels within the brand, representing a tremendous accomplishment. “We have been blessed with…
CRF Museum speaker series concludes with War of 1812 program on April 20
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum will host, Why the West Went to War in 1812, on Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. The program will be held in the museum at 203 E. Main Street in Loudonville. The program will be presented by Brandon C. Downing, Assistant Professor…
Yost lists central Ohio builders among businesses sued for damages
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accused three home-improvement contractors and a builder of outdoor structures of defrauding consumers of $564,000 combined, according to a press release issued Tuesday. “Homeowners trust contractors or businesses with their hard-earned money,” Yost said. “Breaking that trust harms customers and undermines honest professionals.”…
News Man Weekly: Buc-ee’s, roundabouts, DORAs and Sherry Branham-Fonner
Sherry Branham-Fonner, retiring as the executive director of the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, is the guest on this week’s show.
Ontario City Council approves 2026 budget for $21.2M
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council approved its 2026 permanent appropriations Monday evening during a special meeting. The budget totals $21,227,596, a decrease of $116,708 from the 2025 total of $21,344,304. Fourth Ward Councilman and finance chair Jason Bilyj said the city continues to prioritize responsible spending. “Ontario always operates within…
Clear Fork’s Boccio tops north central Ohio girls on all-state basketball roster
COLUMBUS — Ava Boccio made herself at home. Clear Fork’s 5-foot-8 junior was selected to the All-Ohio first team in Division V when the Division IV-VII girls basketball teams were announced Monday afternoon. Boccio transferred from Olentangy Orange to Clear Fork, where her mother, Jill (Snavely) Boccio, starred in the…
Section of Edgewood Road 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. Edgewood Road from Davis Road to South Andover Road. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at…
Ashland to host Heart of Ohio Our Community Salutes ceremony
The event, entitled “Heart of Ohio Our Community Salutes,” will take place at 2:30 p.m. on April 12 at Mount Vernon Estate, 1041 U.S. 250.
Richland County Children Services launches Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services (RCCS) is launching its 2026 Child Abuse Awareness Month Campaign, “Together We Protect Their Tomorrows,” a comprehensive initiative focused on strengthening community awareness, promoting prevention, and protecting the thousands of children in Richland County who are affected by or at risk of abuse and…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Here’s how to prune forsythia
A reader reached out to share her question with me about her beautiful forsythia hedge surrounding a birdbath in her garden. As she cleaned the bird bath, she poured the diluted bleach water onto the forsythia, not realizing the impact it would have. Unfortunately, bleach doesn’t agree with forsythia, even…
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Democrats set No Kings Coalition event for March 28 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – On March 28, #NoKingsMansfieldOH residents will come together with millions of Americans across the country in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at the third No Kings National Day of Nonviolent Action. There are thousands of events nationwide. Location: Richland County Administration & Courthouse Grounds, 50 Park Ave…
Madison Career Tech students to attend Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Nashville
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Students from Madison Comprehensive High School’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter will attend the 2026 BPA National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, May 6 to 10. The conference will bring together an estimated 6,000 delegates from across the country to vie for top honors in business…
Sunny skies and peacock serenades: Mansfield welcomes spring at Kingwood
A peacock’s high-pitched call at the Kingwood Center Gardens on Sunday afternoon helped to signal the end of winter.
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