Evidence, vehicles and closure: Inside crucial missions of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office dive team
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office dive team is the only such group in the county. We spent a training day recently with the team.
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Lexington boys, girls cross country teams shine at Ashland Invitational on Saturday
Seniors Will Hooper and John Bartone both finished in the top 10 and Lexington took fifth-place as a team.
Sid & Nancy Hall selected Richland County’s 2026 Senior Citizens of the Year
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. honored outstanding senior citizens from across its nine-county service area during the 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards, took place…
A generational gift: Mansfield’s new heritage tree a symbol of America’s resilience, togetherness
“I look forward to folks for generations being able to take some shade under this tree, which we could use today,” Mayor Jodie Perry said.
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Fredericktown teen dies in two-vehicle crash Thursday in Morrow County
The fatal crash occurred around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Morrow County Road 170 and Township Road 187 in Harmony Township.
Mansfield’s Main Street Corridor Improvement Project on track for end-of-October completion
City of Mansfield engineer Bob Bianchi said Thursday the $20.3 million, 18-month project is on track to be finished on time.
AU falls to Indiana (Pa.) in offensive shootout after weather delays opener
ASHLAND — The weather was no friend to the Ashland University football team in Thursday night’s season opener. The opponent was no better. Indiana University (Pa.) defeated the 12th-ranked Eagles 34-24 on Thurday night at Jack Miller Field after a 90-minute weather delay. “It’s one of the best teams in…
Plymouth football looked like it was finished, so an audible was called to an 8-man league
At 1-1, the season’s direction remains undetermined, but Plymouth is just happy to be playing.
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital honored for significant energy reduction efforts
Mansfield is among 70 facilities nationwide to earn the honor in 2026, placing it in the top 1.4% of all participating health care sites.
OSHP to enforce safe driving laws over upcoming Labor Day weekend
The patrol’s 2026 Labor Day reporting period begins Friday, Sept. 4, at midnight and ends Monday, Sept. 7, at 11:59 p.m.
Crossroads Church opens City Care Counseling Center at Ontario campus
City Care Counseling Center will provide evidence-based mental health care, psychiatric services and community education.
Full classrooms and bright futures: Why Richland Academy of the Arts is transforming its space
MANSFIELD – On any given afternoon at the Richland Academy of the Arts (RAA) in downtown Mansfield, the dance studios are filled to capacity. Music echoes through the hallways, young performers run through lines, and visual artists refine their technique. But behind the energy of nearly 1,900 local students lies…
Mechanics Bank announces three promotions
Mechanics Bank on Thursday announced three promotions.
Wonder twins: Kael, Knox Lewis fuel Hillsdale in push for WCAL title, continued playoff success
Hillsdale’s Kael and Knox Lewis have competed with — and against — each other for as long as either can remember.
State funds could cover one-third of Mansfield’s $1.4M water well line upgrade
More than a mile of 90-year-old cast iron water well line could be replaced next year, an expense that could be aided by a $500,000 state grant.
Panning for purpose: Bellville’s Gold Rush Days turns prospecting into education, charity
Gold Rush Days events will include common digs where participants can take home Ohio gold and enjoy more kid-focused activities throughout the weekend.
A familiar sight along Park Avenue West is about to disappear after years of standing unfinished
Editor’s Note: This story was updated to reflect the correct demolition date and additional comments from Josh Bradley. ONTARIO — The partially constructed church at 1943 Park Avenue West has sat unfinished for more than two decades. Now, it is set for demolition. Ontario Mayor Josh Bradley announced the demolition…
Eating good: Coney Fest leads to check for HOPE Food Pantry
“If you bring food, it’s always good,” said Ian Chambers, HOPE’s pantry specialist. “Money is sometimes better because you can get more from the food bank with that.”
Mansfield police officer placed on leave, arrested hours later in Ontario for OVI
Officer John Meyer was arrested by Ontario police hours after being relieved of duty for allegedly reporting to work under the influence of alcohol.
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