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Richland County pedestrian killed in Marion crash involving SUV, truck
MARION – The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash -- involving a pedestrian an SUV and a truck -- that occurred at 11:30 a.m. July 8 on Center Street near Chicago Avenue in the city of Marion. The pedestrian was identified by...
Fatal collision in Richland County on Bowman Street Road
RICHLAND COUNTY, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—A fatal crash involving a 2021 Jeep Wrangler and a 1986 Pontiac Fiero on Bowman Street Road, at Amoy West Road, is under investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mansfield Post. The incident occurred on July 9, 2024, at approximately 3:40 P.M., when...
Richland County property transfers recorded June 24-28
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between June 24 and June 28: 309 Muth Road, Mansfield; Richland Home Buyers LLC to Daevon S. Leicy and Zoie E. Collins; $139,900 88 Shaffner Blvd., Mansfield; Craig E. and Jennifer M. Love to Cheryl B. Welsh; $216,900 ...
18-year-old claims he was sexually abused for years in case before Richland County Court
An 18-year-old man testified Tuesday that a much older man sexually abused him for several years. The witness said the man used the term "bunsies" for his butt and desire to have sex. ...
Richland County marriage licenses recorded June 24-28
These marriage license applications were recorded in Richland County between June 24 and June 28:. Jordan Allen Davis of Mansfield, 22, government, to Jaclynn Renee Hall of Mansfield, 23, government. Charles Harvey Hosey of Bellville, 59, police officer, to Marjorie Ann Glunt of Austintown, OH, 59, bus driver. Alice McDougal...
Friends of the Library sale set for July 12 & 13 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) Evergreen Bookshop will be open for the monthly Friends’ Used Book Sale on Friday, July 12 (noon to 5 p.m.) and Saturday, July 13 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). A Preview Sale will be held for Friends of the Library...
Richland County releases list of June’s building permits
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of June, 2024. 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...
Portion of Cairns Road to temporarily close
The Richland County Engineer's Office announced a road closure. Cairns Road, between State Route 39 and Bowman Rd in Springfield/Madison Townships, will be closed daily between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., the engineer's said in a social media update.
Traffic Disruptions Ahead: INKcarceration Road Closures and Delays
Each year, it’s a “happy problem” in Richland County as INKcarceration brings throngs of visitors to Mansfield. To that end, the Mansfield Division of Police has issued an advisory regarding upcoming road closures and traffic delays during the INKcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival. The festival, held at the historic Ohio State Reformatory, is expected to bring significant traffic disruptions to the area.
Muskingum County seeing trend of higher medical costs for insurance plan
ZANESVILLE − Just a few counties northwest, Richland is feeling the sting of rising drug and medical costs that has forced its budget into the red. The cost of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Jardiance and Trulicity, typically used to treat Type 2 diabetes, has forced a massive increase in costs when they are prescribed to non-diabetic patients for weight loss. Richland is now looking at cutting those medications when used for weight loss. ...
Mural Stories set for July 13 at Mansfield Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Richland County Public Library and Mankind Murals, Inc. will host the Mural Stories Event, Sat. July 13, at 10:30 a.m. This program will feature submissions from the Mural Stories Contest, the announcement of contest winners, local artist presentations, interactive storytelling, a scavenger hunt, and more.
Richland 200: Countdown inching closer to halfway point with Nos. 111-120
MANSFIELD — The midway point of the Richland 200 is inching closer and closer. We are officially 90 athletes deep into the countdown and we are starting to meet some future superstars in their sports. That is the case for many ranked Nos. 111-120. Let's meet them. ...
John named Legislator of the Year by Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
State Rep. Marilyn John was named legislator of the year by the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers at the organization's 146th annual meeting in Columbus. John, R-Mansfield, was recognized in part for guiding an extensive House review of approximately one-third of Ohio’s occupational license boards, including the professional engineers license board. As chair, she led the Ohio House State and Local Government Committee's efforts to prepare a detailed report on barriers to entry or regulations that could be reduced or eliminated for Ohioans pursuing careers in these occupations.
Area teachers go to camp to learn more about manufacturing and technology careers
This summer educators from districts in Crawford, Morrow and Richland counties had the opportunity to participate in the second annual Teacher Boot Camps. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center's Business Advisory Council and Workforce Development and Chamber of Commerce partners in each county organize the programs to show teachers what goes on behind the scenes in businesses and manufacturing in each county through tours of local facilities.
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