Ontario Local Schools receives truckload of donated school supplies
For the last five years, the company has coordinated with Spherion Mid Ohio to randomly select a high school student from its summer workforce and donated a truckload of supplies…
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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…
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?…
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Crestview Local School District earns 3.5 stars in Ohio School Report Card
Grubbs’ district earned 3.5 stars in the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s annual report card. It’s the same grade each of Crestview Local Schools’ three schools received.
MVNU to host Honors Choir Festival featuring students from 31 schools
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2026 District 10 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Honors Choir Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, bringing together middle and high school vocalists from 31 schools across Ashland, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow and Richland counties. Students have been nominated by…
Letter to the Editor: School choice gave my son a future; Vivek Ramaswamy will expand it for more Ohio families
Years ago, our school district told us that providing services to my son was “an inconvenience.” Sam has Down syndrome. By the time he entered kindergarten, the people charged with educating him had already decided how much he could achieve. Sadly, it wasn’t much. I did not accept their predictions…
Letter to the Editor: Support the Lexington Schools levies
Dear residents of Lexington Schools, I’m reaching out to ask for your support of the two ballot issues before the voters of Lexington Schools on Nov. 3. These issues are critically needed to maintain Lexington’s service to our students, residents and community. We have already accomplished over $2 million in…
Letter to the Editor: A good friend, an exceptional man & the right choice for probate judge
Although I haven’t lived in Richland County for nearly 10 years, Mansfield will always feel like home. After 30 years there, I still return regularly for family, friends, and my work in the County offices. I continue to care deeply about this community and its future. This is why I…
‘Cook like you cook’: Knox County Career Center’s Mya Gonsalves competes on Hell’s Kitchen
From cooking alongside her grandmother to competing on “Hell’s Kitchen,” Mya Gonsalves has been chasing her culinary dreams since childhood.
Lexington’s parks and recreation levy on the November ballot: What voters need to know
LEXINGTON — Lexington voters will decide whether to renew a property tax levy that keeps the village’s parks and recreation programs running — and officials say losing it could force the community to put several planned projects on hold. The 1-mill, five-year levy would begin in 2027, with the first…
Ohio State Mansfield brings seven quick research talks to downtown Mansfield on Nov. 5
The event is free to the public and requires no registration. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the presentation program begins at 5:30 p.m.
Rep. John celebrates new Ohio Women’s Monument at the Statehouse
State Rep. Marilyn John joined the unveiling ceremony and celebration for the Ohio Women’s Monument at the Ohio Statehouse.
75 Shelby dogs recovered from Marvin Avenue finding new foster and permanent homes
The Humane Society of Richland County rarely has to deal with situations like the one it handled on Sep. 25.
Redneck Ranch in Butler begins new era with mini ramp jam this weekend
BUTLER — Ohio’s action sports scene will get a notable boost starting this weekend. Nestled in the rolling hills of Richland County, just minutes from the scenic Mohican area and Snow Trails Ski Resort, the Redneck Ranch (formerly known as Stoke Run and Ohio Dreams) is stepping into a new…
Galion Community Theatre to close 2026 season with ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’
“Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” is a fast-paced Gothic farce written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen.
Richland County Land Bank may demolish vacant Shelby storefront next to Milk & Honey
The board voted to take ownership of 22 W. Main St. in Shelby, contingent on receiving demolition funds from the Ohio Department of Development.
Late goal lifts Ontario to MOAC championship
Junior midfielder Kendall Thomas scored the game-winning goal in the 79th minute.
Ontario City Council seeks clarity on proposed zoning changes ahead of public hearing
ONTARIO — Proposed changes to Ontario’s zoning code aim to make development rules more clear. At a special meeting Tuesday evening, representatives from Reveille, the firm that helped the city develop its comprehensive plan, walked City Council through the proposed changes and explained how the proposed code changes would modernize…
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