Bite Club: From instant ramen to DLX, Dan Lew’s journey
MANSFIELD – Around here, the name Dan Lew comes with a certain expectation. People know the restaurant. They know the precision, the hospitality, and the way a meal at Dan…
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Community bids a fond farewell to Mifflin Elementary School
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — The parking lot was filled Saturday morning at Mifflin Elementary School, but no one was in class. Hundreds of community members strolled through the hallways, noted reference…
Lexington Local Schools seeks 1.5 percent income tax
LEXINGTON — More than 200 school districts in Ohio have an income tax. Two Richland County school systems hope to join that list this year. Voters in the Lexington Local School…
St. John Lutheran Church to close in Perrysville after 183 years
A closing service is set for 10 a.m. on April 26 at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Perrysville.
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Letter to the Editor: Stand up for property rights
To the editor: I have lived in Richland County for a long time, and I have watched our county commissioners make decisions that affect every one of us. On May 5th, voters have a chance to push back on one of those decisions, and I hope you will not miss…
Chairman of National Endowment for the Arts to deliver AU commencement address May 9
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Honorable Mary Anne Carter, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), will serve as the commencement speaker for Ashland University on Saturday, May 9. The ceremony, honoring both undergraduate and graduate students, will take place at the Niss Athletic Center (905 Moss Hill Drive)…
Reigning regional runner-up Galion dropping to Division V for upcoming football season
GALION — The Galion Tigers are on the move. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its divisional breakdown for the 2026 football season and Galion will drop to Division V for the upcoming season. The Tigers reached the Division IV, Region 14 championship game last season before falling to…
Mears takes on Morgenstern in GOP primary for Richland County commissioner
Incumbent Cliff Mears takes on challenger David Morgenstern on May 5 in the Republican Party primary for the Richland County Board of Commissioners.
MOESC announces Artapolooza 2026 results
Artapolooza 2026 took place from April 17 to 22 at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center with over 3,000 students exhibiting art.
Mansfield Richland County Public Library to open new Creation Lab, Learning Lab
The Mansfield Richland County Public Library is opening a new Learning Lab and a Creation Lab at the main branch, 43 W. Third St.
Mansfield man, 22, charged with felony vandalism after driving onto Liberty Park basketball courts
A Mansfield man was charged with felony vandalism after allegedly driving his car onto the basketball courts at Liberty Park.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Elderberries are ready to plant
To our reader who reached out for advice on this wonderful plant, I’m delighted you did! Growing elderberries in north central Ohio is something you can absolutely achieve with a little care. I remember having the same questions when I started. One thing to know: there are 20 to 30…
Gorman-Rupp reports first quarter 2026 results
The Gorman-Rupp Co. reported net income of $17.8 million for the first quarter, up from $12.1 million for the same period last year.
Business Connect event to link entrepreneurs with free support
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) in Richland County will host a Business Connect: Small Business Resource Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library Community Room, 43 W. 3rd Street, Mansfield, Ohio. The event will…
Madison to list old junior high property for sale after rejecting auction bid
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools will list the “old junior high” property for sale after an auction in February failed to bring in a satisfactory bid. The school board voted Wednesday to authorize listing the property with RES Auction Services, the company that administered an auction for the 12.85-acre property…
Letter to the Editor: Support landowner’s property rights by voting ‘No’
As a Richland County resident I would like to advocate on the May 5 ballot in Richland County to support landowners’ property rights by voting NO on the referendum that would disallow the Commissioners ban on utility solar and wind in certain townships. Ohio farmers have the right to use…
Mansfield’s Springmill STEM school will add two grades by 2028
MANSFIELD — Springmill STEM Elementary will need a name change soon. The public magnet school operated by Mansfield City Schools will add seventh grade in 2027 and eighth grade in 2028. The school board voted on a resolution Tuesday to make it official after discussions about an expansion earlier this year.…
Walk for Life aims to unite community on June 6 at North Lake Park
MANSFIELD — The 2026 Walk for Life will take place on June 6, 10 a.m. at, North Lake Park, Hope Road in Mansfield, bringing together individuals, families, churches, and community organizations to peacefully and publicly affirm the value of human life at every stage. Organized by Richland Pregnancy Services, the…
Wayfinders, Westinghouse Arch projects get additional Mansfield ARPA funds
Mansfield City Council on Tuesday night reallocated $476,679 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act funds toward two previously approved projects.
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