Mansfield Police swear in 3 new officers
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Luminous Art show opens Sept. 19 in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A unique art event is coming to Mansfield on Sept. 19. Mankind Murals Inc. will present Luminous Art, a first-of-its-kind art display in Mansfield, created in partnership with…
Eagles put up a fight, fall to No. 6 Grand Valley
ASHLAND — Early miscues haunted the Eagles on Saturday against heavyweight Grand Valley. Ashland had a pass intercepted in the end zone on its first possession and misfired on a…
Every little victory matters: 5th annual New Beginnings celebration honors recovery
MANSFIELD — Doug Newsome walked into Catalyst Life Services more than a decade ago as what he described as “a broken man” with “lost hope” and no idea what his…
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Firefighters, first responders, students scale bleachers at Shelby High School 9/11 remembrance
None of Shelby City Schools’ current students were alive for the tragedy at the World Trade Center. Even some of the first responders in attendance were too young to remember. Collectively as a nation, however, none of them will forget.
MAKE students celebrate belt promotions
MANSFIELD — The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment (MAKE) celebrated the accomplishments of several students during a belt promotion on Saturday, Sept. 5. The promotion test was conducted by Assistant Chief Instructor Amber Bogner and Senior Instructor Nate Meiers while Sensei Reneta Music was away on vacation. Their leadership…
State Auditor levels $5,000 finding for recovery against Mansfield Finance Director
MANSFIELD — A $5,000 finding for recovery against Mansfield Finance Director Kelly Converse was issued by Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber this week. The finding was expected, and made public on Sept. 8 as part of the city’s 2025 audit by the state. The issue has been reported on extensively…
A Stroll Through the Garden: What are the perils of Tomato Southern Blight?
In mid-July, I found out the Mansfield Extension Office got a call about a tomato problem while I was volunteering to answer gardening questions. I’m part of the Master Gardeners, a national volunteer group connected to the Ohio extension service. This year, I wanted to get more involved. Usually, I’d…
‘They saved our daughter’s life’: Family reunites with doctors who treated Aurora Thomas
MANSFIELD — Aurora Thomas was all smiles Monday when she saw the doctors who helped save her life. The 1-year-old returned to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital with her parents, Emily and Morgan Thomas, to reunite with Dr. Martin Hanawalt and Dr. Jana Erner, the husband-and-wife physicians who cared for her during…
ODOT announces road construction impacts for Richland County drivers
MANSFIELD — The following Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are anticipated to affect roadways in Richland County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 3 on Facebook or X for current Richland County construction information. Interstate Projects Interstate 71 resurfacing – I-71 northbound and southbound…
Deer archery hunting season begins Sept. 12 in specific townships of Morrow & Crawford counties
COLUMBUS – Hunters in Ohio’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance area have additional dates this season to pursue white-tailed deer. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced archery hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 12, and early gun hunting season is open from Saturday, Oct. 10 to…
ODOT cautions Crawford County drivers on road construction projects
BUCYRUS — The following Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are anticipated to affect roadways in Crawford County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 3 on Facebook or X for current Crawford County construction information. U.S. and State Route Projects U.S. Route 30 bridge…
Section of Sturges Avenue 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: Sturges Avenue from Glessner Avenue to West 1st Street. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the…
Authorities net guns, drugs and cash in Mansfield raid
MANSFIELD — Weapons, cash and drugs were seized Thursday during a Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force raid in Mansfield, according to a press release from the METRICH Enforcement Unit. Investigators seized a shotgun, a pistol, nearly $3,000 in U.S. currency, suspected fentanyl, and approximately 100 grams of suspected cocaine.…
Richland County commissioners support conservation and preservation of Weller Township wetland
More than 200 acres of wetland in northeast Richland County may be preserved from development using state grant funds.
Ontario Key Club remembers anniversary of 9/11 by planting flags at Area Agency on Aging
ONTARIO — Thursday marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Ontario Key Club, with the support of the Kiwanis Club, raised 512 flags in front of the Area Agency on Aging to commemorate the quarter century that has passed since that fateful day. Last year the club…
GOAL Digital Academy expands literacy initiatives through ReadOhio partnership
MANSFIELD — GOAL Digital Academy is expanding its literacy initiatives for the 2026-2027 school year, building upon its partnership with Ohio’s ReadOhio initiative to strengthen reading instruction, support educators and create a culture of literacy across the district. State-sponsored ReadOhio Coach Whitney Imhoff, provided to GOAL through apartnership with Mid-Ohio Educational…
The Domestic Violence Shelter invites community to support survivors through Room to Heal campaign
For 48 years, The Domestic Violence Shelter has served as a safe haven for individuals and families seeking refuge from violence and a path toward healing.
Ram Revival: Senior Aiden Proctor helping lead Madison comeback
MANSFIELD — The once-proud Madison football program is on the rise and Aiden Proctor is leading the charge. The Rams are 2-1 and have won back-to-back games for the first time in a decade thanks in part to Proctor, a senior captain and the defense’s leading tackler. Proctor stopped by…
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