Battle of unbeatens: Ontario, Shelby ready for MOAC showdown on Friday night
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Ontario City Council looks to keep data centers on hold for at least another six months
Ontario originally adopted the six-month moratorium in May as a preemptive measure.
ACSO Bomb Squad detonates materials found in Loudonville home during Wednesday search
The bomb squad took the materials from the home and into a field next to the property one at a time before executing the detonations one-by-one in the controlled environment.
Ohio Bird Sanctuary Fall Festival to feature bald eagle release
LEXINGTON — A rehabilitated bald eagle will take flight Saturday at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. The release will give visitors a chance to watch a bird return to the wild…
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Downtown Forward: $30.1M redevelopment takes key step with port authority
More than $700,000 in tax savings could help preserve some of Mansfield’s oldest downtown buildings.
OHSAA releases weekly football computer ratings
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the official football computer ratings on Tuesday afternoon. The weekly ratings report is released each Tuesday for the remainder of the season, leading up to the final report on Sunday, October 25. The top 12 in each region will qualify for…
Investment in Shelby’s business district will cost roughly $5 million
“That’s what we’ve been driving at with all our downtown revitalization: that we want to be a point of destination—a place for people to come to,” Mayor Steve Schag said. “It’s always been the backdrop to all of our revitalization efforts.”
Closing arguments delivered in Gary Keesee Jr. rape trial
Special Prosecutor Jenny Wells asked Judge Richard Wetzel to find Keesee guilty on the 27 counts relating to victims 1, 2, and 3.
Lexington-Springmill Road/Home Road roundabout nears completion
MANSFIELD — The long-awaited Lexington-Springmill roundabout project is nearing its completion, according to Richland County Engineer Adam Gove. Although construction is approximately two weeks behind the originally scheduled target deadlines, the engineer’s office is comfortable enough with the progress to announce tentative opening dates. The Richland B&O Trail is scheduled…
Richland Newhope Indusrties joins observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2026
Richland Newhope Industries announced Tuesday that it will join the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place in October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to bring attention to disability employment…
Ohio Prep Football Notebook: Shelby & Ontario pointing to Friday night’s showdown
COLUMBUS — Week 7 of the 2026 high school football season is in the books. But north central Ohio fans are looking ahead to Week 8 with vigor. The game of the year will take place at Shelby High School when Ontario arrives for a battle of unbeatens. Ontario will…
CHAP invites local families to 2026 Community Baby Shower on Oct. 8
MANSFIELD – The Community Health Access Project (CHAP), alongside healthcare and community partners from across Richland County, will host the 2026 Richland County Community Baby Shower on Thursday, Oct. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield. Expecting parents, new parents, caregivers, and families are…
18-year-old pleads guilty in crash that killed off-duty Ohio police officer
JACKSON — An 18-year-old from Jackson County has admitted his involvement in a crash last year that killed an off-duty Wellston police officer and injured another, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced Tuesday. The defendant, who has since moved to Athens County, pleaded guilty Monday to a second-degree felony count of…
Lucas Local Schools keeps 4-star rating on Ohio School Report Cards
The district exceeded state standards on five out of six metrics.
GoodTimes/BadTimes brings the music of Led Zeppelin to the Renaissance
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The music of one of rock’s most legendary bands comes to the Renaissance Theatre when GoodTimes/BadTimes: The Led Zeppelin Experience takes the Main Stage on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 PM. The concert is part of the Avita Health System Concert Series. GoodTimes/BadTimes celebrates the unmistakable sound…
Loudonville Street Fair begins: Here’s what to know before you go
LOUDONVILLE — Hungry for fair food and live music? No need to wait. The 2026 Loudonville Street Fair starts today and runs through Oct. 10 in downtown Loudonville. Presented by the Loudonville Agricultural Society, the 148th annual street fair is also celebrating the 150th birthday of Charles F. Kettering. Fair-goers…
Shelby City Council postpones funding for alley following debate
The legislation Martin brought to Monday’s meeting saw $15,000 for the project appropriated for the street fund. Instead of the general fund, however, money was to be directed from police wages.
Madison Twp. residents raise concerns over Beal Road work
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Residents questioned the work done on Beal Road during Monday evening’s Madison Township trustees meeting. Tom Cook and Jean Wrasse raised concerns about whether the work would hold up through the winter. “You never paved Beal Road, you just patched,” Cook said. “When winter comes, I’m just…
Here are the best movies & moments from Yellow Springs Film Festival
YELLOW SPRINGS — The unwritten rule at film festivals is that you treat celebrities like normal people. So when Dave Chappelle showed up at Saturday night’s after-party, there were no photos, requests for selfies or crowds gathering around — he was just another human at the fiesta. Don’t worry; I…
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