Madison shocks top-seeded Ontario in girls district soccer semifinals
LEXINGTON — Ellie Powell may not have struck it as well as she would have liked, but it was enough. Powell scored the game-winning goal less than a minute into…
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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…
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…
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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.
Galion man, 30, arrested by Crawford County Sheriff’s Office on child pornography charges
Zachary Robert Hammons was arrested Friday and taken to the Crawford County Justice Center. He was held on charges of pandering obscenity involving a minor.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Roses are the queen of the flower bed
A friend from church, who loves his roses and has fond memories of his family’s rose garden, was disappointed with how they grew this year and asked me for advice. A few years ago, following my hip surgery I had a therapist to help me get back on my feet.…
Rising property sale prices push up Richland County land values in 2026 triennial update
Because buyers have consistently paid higher prices for real estate between the county’s last major revaluation in 2023 and 2026, those transactions established higher statistical baselines for entire neighborhoods.
Stitched with gratitude: 10-Year Navy veteran presented with Quilt of Valor in Lucas
U.S. Navy veteran John Shaffer was wrapped in a handmade symbol of warmth, honor and healing on Saturday, standing before family, friends and supporters.
Duck, duck, race: Ontario’s inaugural Community Fall Festival brings a flock of fun
ONTARIO — Talk about a lucky duck. Ontario’s inaugural Community Fall Festival featured a race unlike any other, sending hundreds of rubber ducks down Dunlap Drive. Children grab ducks after the Duck Regatta. (Credit: Hannah Martin) The Duck Regatta gave one lucky individual the chance to win a $1,000 cash…
Destination Mansfield-Richland County wins statewide marketing awards
The organization received top RUBY awards for its Gen Z Seasonal Blog Series and a motorsports promotional video.
Cold weather doesn’t freeze out inaugural ‘Camp Tap-A-Lot’ at Phoenix Brewing Co.
Sixteen Ohio craft beers, four rounds of blind tasting and one grand champion highlighted a camp-inspired craft beer competition in downtown Mansfield.
Crestline girls, Crestview boys win team titles at Galion district meet
GALION — The sky is the limit for Crestline, at least as far as coach Trevor Shade is concerned. The Bulldogs placed five runners in the top 10 and coasted to the team title in the girls Division IV race at Saturday’s Galion district cross country meet at Amman Reservoir…
AU racks up second straight rout by thumping Kentucky Wesleyan
ASHLAND — One week after topping Thomas More on the road by a 48-10 count, the Ashland University football team earned yet another rout of a Kentucky-based Great Midwest Athletic Conference team – 56-0 vs. Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday (Oct. 24) afternoon at Jack Miller Stadium/Martinelli Field. The Eagles improve…
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