Shelby Board of Education recongizes international students, outstanding pupils & staff
The board, along with staff of the city’s schools, honored international students, accepting them for the 2026-27 school year, and acknowledged the academic success of Shelby Middle School students.
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Taking the oath: Mansfield Fire Dept. swears in Galion & Hillsdale graduates
A Galion High School graduate and a Hillsdale High School graduate are the two newest members of the Mansfield Fire Department.
Mansfield lawmakers to consider ban on ‘camping’ in downtown Central Business district
The law aims to regulate living accommodations in outdoor spaces while establishing specific guidelines for law enforcement officers before citations are issued or arrests are made.
U.S. Marshals offer reward for capture of man with Mansfield ties
MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Hasan Hill. Hill is wanted by the…
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Westbrook Country Club honored by national trade magazine
MANSFIELD – Westbrook Country Club’s new clubhouse placed third in Golf Inc. magazine’s national “Clubhouse of the Year” competition in the New Private Clubhouse category. The club has undergone an extensive multi-year restoration and expansion financed and guided by Mansfield, Ohio-based owners, Dan and Brenda Niss and their family. Results…
Whimsy meets wonder at Kingwood Center Gardens’ Great Pumpkin Glow
One thousand jack-o’-lanterns were the feature at Kingwood Center Gardens’ Great Pumpkin Glow, an annual event hosted from Oct. 16-18, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Letter to the Editor: Lexington Schools need your help
Dear Lexington Community, Our schools need your help! My name is Patrick Cannon and this is my 32nd year as the PE teacher at Eastern Elementary. I have also had the privilege to serve as a coach for many activities and most recently serve as the Lexington Teachers Association President. My…
Lexington sweeps to OCC boys and girls cross country championships
The Lexington girls cross-country team won its 18th straight Ohio Cardinal Conference title and 20 of the last 24.
Shelby’s Will leads Whippets to MOAC girls CC crown with individual title
Will finished with a time of 19:19.43. It took 26 seconds for another runner to come through. Her efforts propelled Shelby to a first-place overall finish, totalling 1:47.14.47.
Ontario finishes 2nd in MOAC boys cross country meet
Ontario finished second in the boys’ championship race with a total time of 1:27:28.19, less than a second behind home-team Marion Harding.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Watch for the elves in the Sycamores
A few years ago, a reader told me about a big Sycamore near Buckhannon, West Virginia, which he called the Pringle tree. I spoke with him about it two weekends after visiting the Jerome Fork sycamore with the Lions Club. At first, I didn’t believe his story — he’s usually…
State reps. Miller & John honor Bo Lacey Construction through commendation
Out of 12,000 applicants from across the country, Bo Lacey Construction was selected for its growth, premier customer service and the continued trust of the community for more than four decades.
Research led author to a relative who fought for both sides in the Civil War, among other family anecdotes
BELLVILLE — At a recent speaking engagement I did, the question came up, how do I find the details that bring to life the obscure historical stories I write about? The short answer is, “Drill, baby, drill!” The longer answer is that the kind of research I do to reconstruct…
Richland County’s dropout recovery schools earn favorable marks on Ohio School Report Cards
Representatives from these schools said they provide flexible learning environments and more individualized support for students who struggle to succeed in a traditional school setting.
Vivid autumn colors begin to explode across northern Ohio
COLUMBUS — Driving through northern Ohio, bright fall color stretches along the roadways and fills the tree canopies. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) says sugar maples are still blazing with spectacular hues, while dogwoods are settling into rich, velvety reds and purples. “Even though it has been warm…
Streak-Buster: Madison tops Lex in OT to snap 10-game skid
LEXINGTON — The streak came to an end, but there was nothing easy about it. Wildcat quarterback Aiden Proctor bulldozed into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown and the Madison defense came up with a fourth-down stop as the Rams topped Lexington 20-14 in overtime at rainy Whitney Stadium…
Letter to the Editor: Support Lexington schools in the voting booth
I am blessed to have been raised in this community my entire growing up years. I was a Lexington student for all 13 years, and I am a proud ‘87 Lex graduate! My sense of pride comes from the memories I share with my friends that were made possible by…
Oct. 16: Mansfield-area high school football roundup
Dover darts past Mansfield Sr. with early burst A swift early pace pushed Dover past Mansfield Sr. 35-8 at Arlin Field on Oct. 16 in Ohio football action. Dover opened with a 21-0 advantage over Senior High through the first quarter. The Tornadoes fought to a 35-0 halftime margin at…
Shelby rallies in final minute to deny Pleasant’s upset bid
MARION — Shelby’s first stern test in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference football season arrived on Friday night in Marion. The Whippets made their fans sweat bullets until the final minute before passing it. Luke Blevins powered in for a 3-yard score with 45 seconds remaining, and the ensuing two-point conversion…
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