MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) has released its lineup for this summer’s Final Friday concert series. The concerts will kick off Memorial Day weekend with local favorite County Line […]
Tracy Geibel, Staff Reporter
Mansfield girl crowned Tiny Miss North Coast in regional pageant
MANSFIELD — For a petite 6-year-old, Charlee Backensto-Ellis has a big personality, which served her well when competing in her first-ever pageant earlier this month in Dayton. The Eastview Elementary […]
Two Stingel Elementary boys surprised by father’s homecoming
ONTARIO — After months of watching “homecoming” videos of other military families, Blake and Austin (Kade) Dininger now have their own. Their father and active duty petroleum supply specialist in the […]
The Phoenix Brewery celebrates 5th anniversary on April 23
MANSFIELD — In April 2014, the owners of The Phoenix Brewing Company opened the doors to their new downtown brewery. They hoped the community would support them and wondered how […]
Land Bank considers historic Laird property for demolition, seeks public input
MANSFIELD — After receiving a notification that a building slated for demolition has a historic connection to former city of Mansfield civil engineer Jacob Laird, the Richland County Land Bank […]
Love on a Mission plans April 27 gala to support LGBTQ youth in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — In February 2013, Deena Pfahler found a letter from one of her twin boys. Though addressed to her, it wasn’t meant for her eyes — not yet — […]
Caldwell Entrepreneurs’ Kitchen + Marketplace offers preview of 2020 Mansfield opening
MANSFIELD — Big plans are in store for the former Caldwell & Bloor Company building. The space, at 80 W. Third St., is located between the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority […]
Applications open for second annual Richland Idea Audition
MANSFIELD — Applications are being accepted for the second annual Richland Idea Audition. The Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development, Richland County Foundation and several other organizations announced the news Thursday […]
Porky’s Drive In celebrates 70 years in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Two ceramic pigs hang from the ceiling inside Porky’s Drive-In. One was found at a flea market near Sandusky by the current owner’s daughter, Donita Blasberg. The other […]
Ontario officials consider hiring additional employee for cleanup of former GM property
ONTARIO — Ontario officials may hire an additional full-time employee and a temporary one to clean up the remainder of the Ontario Commerce Park. At a Wednesday night personnel meeting, […]

