Rare badger sighting captured in photograph at Willard Marsh Wildlife Area
WILLARD — A badger spotted earlier this month in the Willard Marsh Wildlife Area marks the second time such a creature has been discovered in north central Ohio in just…
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RJ’s Place pop-up brings family, comfort food and music together in Mansfield on Nov. 7
MANSFIELD — RJ’s Place is bringing Southern comfort food, family and music to the community for one day only. Ryan James has spent more than 20 years managing restaurants for…
Rising felony caseload prompts 16-percent budget increase request from Richland County prosecutor
Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher requested $2.99 million for her office in 2027, about 16 percent more than 2026.
Jamie Hamilton appointed new Wayfinders director
Hamilton previously served as the director of operations at Third Street Family Health Services.
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A new chapter downtown: Mansfield to commemorate Main Street completion with Nov. 6 bash
The city of Mansfield and Downtown Mansfield, Inc. will host a celebration on Nov. 6 to mark the completion of the approximately $21 million Main Street Improvement Project.
News Man Weekly: B&O Trail reopens, West Park demo and details on new Mansfield hotel
Jay Goyal and Snehal Patel are full steam ahead with plans for a new, $10 million full-service boutique hotel in downtown Mansfield.
2 hurt after small plane crashes into Ashland County home
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — Two people sustained minor injuries Monday afternoon when a small plane crashed into a home in Ashland County. The crash was reported at approximately 2:41 p.m. on Township Road 523 in Montgomery Township, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Mansfield Planning Commission to weigh rezone for 65-acre housing and retail hub on West Cook Road
The Mansfield City Planning Commission meets at 3:30 p.m. in City Council chambers to review a petition seeking to rezone roughly 64.66 acres of the Raemelton Farm property along West Cook Road.
METRICH reports multi-county results from drug take back event
The METRICH Enforcement Unit along with the Mansfield Division of Police, Lexington Police Department, Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY), Richland County Solid Waste Authority, Richland Public Health, and the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, participated in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Initiative.…
Ohio among 20 states suing Dollar General alleging deceptive pricing
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and 19 other state attorneys general have joined the Federal Trade Commission in its lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging that the retailer has knowingly persisted in overcharging customers and willfully failed to fix its deceptive pricing. “The prices on store shelves are what…
Experienced real estate agent Lynn Mitchell joins MidOhio Group
MANSFIELD – The MidOhio Group with Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty is pleased to announce that experienced real estate agent Lynn Mitchell has joined the team, bringing years of sales experience, strong client relationships and deep roots in the real estate industry. Mitchellhas been working in real estate since 2018,…
Loudonville Public Library seeks renewal of 0.8-mill operating levy
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville Public Library is asking voters to renew a 0.8-mill operating levy for five years on the Nov. 3 ballot. The renewal would keep the existing tax rate rather than increase it.
Plymouth cemetery tax renewal will be on Nov. 3 ballot
Residents in the village of Plymouth will decide Nov. 3 on the renewal of a one-mill levy for maintenance of the Greenlawn Cemetery.
When everyone depends on you, something’s wrong
A project is about to miss a deadline, so you jump in. Someone on your team isn’t sure how to handle a difficult situation, so you give them the answer. The phone rings after hours, and of course you pick it up. None of this feels like a problem. You’re…
Section of East Fourth Street 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. East Fourth Street from North Foster Street to Purdy Street.
Students from Shelby, Ontario & Galion top virtual spelling bee
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center held its annual county spelling bees for Crawford, Morrow, Richland and Knox counties last week in a spirited virtual contest that brought together 106 young spellers in grades 3 to 8 from across the four counties. “Participation in a spelling bee helps students build…
‘I have all the faith in the world’: New owner looks to revive The Skyway East
MANSFIELD — Amit Sahni put his faith in more than a name when he headed to the auction for The Skyway East. Sign for The Skyway East restaurant located at 2461 Emma Ln. (Credit: Hannah Martin) The owner of two additional Ohio restaurants said he learned of the auction through…
Main Street Corridor Improvement Project nears finish line in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Roads are closing and then opening within the same day, and traffic is finding its way while drivers are rubber-necking the progress of construction all over downtown Mansfield. The $20.3 million Main Street Corridor Improvement Project, which began in March 2025, is on track for completion by the…
Lucas Cubs extend county-best football playoff streak to 13 consecutive seasons
Lucas punched its ticket to the postseason for the 13th straight season when the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its final computer ratings and first-round playoff pairings Sunday.
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