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Jul 14, 2021 Mansfield and Richland County is expected to keep its’ status as a Metropolitan Statistical Area, which means millions of dollars in federal funding will continue to come to the area. RichlandSource.com reports, the proposal change was that an area needed to have a population of 100,000, not the current 50,000. Mansfield mayor Tim Theaker said he was happy with the announcement. Senator Rob Portman said the idea was dropped to ensure fairness to smaller areas. Jodie Perry, from the Richland Area Chamber said, to lose that funding right now would be catastrophic.

Two girls win at North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby: Autumn Stechschulte - stock car champion; and Ava Gayton - super stock champion.

May 13, 2021 Local officials spoke on Thursday about moving forward after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced most of state’s health orders will be lifted on June 2nd. According to RichlandSource.com, Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker said, local officials would talk about the governor’s decision before they move forward with local restrictions. Theaker went on to say, it’s great that things are opening up, but said it’s important to keep employees and citizens safe. The Richland County Commissioners said they will meet with elected officials before making a decision when the health orders...

May 12, 2021 It may only be the middle of May, but the city of Mansfield is already thinking about winter. The cost of salt has gone up close to 70% from last year, where the price was just under $43 per ton. According to RichlandSource.com, Salt prices now are over $73 per ton. The city last year with price low, purchased an extra 5,000 tons, which may get them through the upcoming winter season. Mayor Tim Theaker said they might want to play it safe and purchase another 2,000 – 3,000 tons in the event it is needed.  

National Police Week: Opportunity to honor local police officers View Comments MANSFIELD - The Mansfield Police Department is observing National Police Week Sunday through May 15, and Peace Officers Memorial day on May 15. In recognition of law enforcement officers in Mansfield and throughout the country, the U.S. Congress has designated the special week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. Mansfield police Chief Keith Porch said the department asks that residents remember the families of Mansfield police officers wh...