‘You’re not alone”: Mansfield Playhouse highlights mental health in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
Evan Wertz grew up performing at the Mansfield Playhouse, starting at age 5. He returns to the stage for the first time in eight years in “Dear Evan Hansen.”
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Knox County teen pleads guilty to aggravated murder
According to a joint plea agreement, Hay pleaded guilty on Sept. 3 to the aggravated murder charge, with a sentence of life imprisonment with parole eligibility in 20 years.
Galion’s Gill House Chautauqua to celebrate Edison connection on Sept. 13
GALION — America’s greatest inventor has a connection to Galion? That topic will be explored at the first Gill House Chautauqua, which takes place Sunday, Sept. 13, from 1 to…
ODOT: Stewart Road Bridge work faces 2027 completion date in Madison Twp.
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Stewart Road Bridge will not see completion until 2027, according to Madison Township Road Superintendent Larry Weirich. During the Madison Township Trustees meeting Tuesday, Weirich said…
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Mohican among Ohio lodges selected to host Sept. 12 drone show
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in partnership with Great Ohio Lodges, invites visitors to experience “Remember, Lights in the Sky” on Saturday, Sept. 12. Nine state park lodges, including Mohican, will host this one-of-a-kind evening where at 9 p.m. a synchronized illuminated drone show will light up…
Mansfield’s Blood Prison is getting ready to welcome you — if you dare
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State Reformatory has housed thousands of prisoners. This fall, it will house a whole new crop of terrified visitors. The immersive haunted attraction will return to the historic Mansfield prison from Sept. 25 through Nov. 1, with more than 100 characters and a new look. Blood…
Mansfield bids adieu to summer with Labor Day Parade
MANSFIELD — The unofficial end to summer rolled east along Park Avenue West, turned left at Walnut Street, and finished at the Carrousel in downtown Mansfield on Monday morning. Sunny skies and pleasantly mild temperatures greeted the traditional Labor Day Parade that drew a couple hundred people to the center…
Greek immigrant to Kentucky Colonel: Mansfield restaurateur Papas honored with elite Kentucky distinction
MANSFIELD — James “Jimmy” Papas, a fixture of the local business community and owner of the Mansfield Family Restaurant, has been officially commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel. The commission, which represents one of the highest honors awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, recognizes Papas’ lifetime of service, leadership, and hospitality.…
Lexington’s Sorelle featured on opening night of Crestline Harvest Festival
The Crestline Harvest Festival begins Sep. 17 at 5 p.m., kickstarting a weekend of live music, festival food, carnival rides and more.
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.
Attention photographers: Enter the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is now accepting submissions for the 18th annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest to determine the 2027 stamp. This year’s theme is “Mammals,” and the contest is open until Tuesday, Sept. 15 for Ohio residents age 18…
Mansfield Fire Department helps rescue parrot from atop tall tree along Shady Lane on Sunday
“For our crew, it became a perfect opportunity for ladder training while helping reunite a family with their adventurous parrot.”
A Stroll Through the Garden: Serviceberry is a native American favorite
What fruit-bearing tree I would grow in my garden if I had space for only one? My choice has always been the Serviceberry, or Shadbloom, or Amelanchier, which is a tall shrub or small tree. This plant has been one of my favorite landscape trees. As a matter of fact,…
Worshipers trade pews for lawn chairs at 4th annual Welcome Home Fest in Mansfield
Damien Beauford started Welcome Home Fest four years ago to unite Christians from across the region and provide a non-traditional opportunity for worship, baptism and evangelism.
‘It never gets any easier, you just get tougher’: How a Lexington grad conquered West Point
Joanna Halfhill from Lexington never set out to become the third-ranked graduate in West Point’s Class of 2025.
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 Aug. 26 in Ontario. Approximately 100 guests attended the event to celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and lasting impact of this…
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.
Ohio father and son convicted for their roles in murder of USPS mail carrier
CLEVELAND – A federal jury convicted a father and son Thursday for their roles in the pre-meditated murder of an on-duty United States Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier in March of 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. After a nearly two-week-long trial in…
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