Every little victory matters: 5th annual New Beginnings celebration honors recovery
MANSFIELD — Doug Newsome walked into Catalyst Life Services more than a decade ago as what he described as “a broken man” with “lost hope” and no idea what his…
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Firefighters, first responders, students scale bleachers at Shelby High School 9/11 remembrance
None of Shelby City Schools’ current students were alive for the tragedy at the World Trade Center. Even some of the first responders in attendance were too young to remember.…
State Auditor levels $5,000 finding for recovery against Mansfield Finance Director
MANSFIELD — A $5,000 finding for recovery against Mansfield Finance Director Kelly Converse was issued by Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber this week. The finding was expected, and made public…
A Stroll Through the Garden: What are the perils of Tomato Southern Blight?
In mid-July, I found out the Mansfield Extension Office got a call about a tomato problem while I was volunteering to answer gardening questions. I’m part of the Master Gardeners,…
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GOAL Digital Academy expands literacy initiatives through ReadOhio partnership
MANSFIELD — GOAL Digital Academy is expanding its literacy initiatives for the 2026-2027 school year, building upon its partnership with Ohio’s ReadOhio initiative to strengthen reading instruction, support educators and create a culture of literacy across the district. State-sponsored ReadOhio Coach Whitney Imhoff, provided to GOAL through apartnership with Mid-Ohio Educational…
The Domestic Violence Shelter invites community to support survivors through Room to Heal campaign
For 48 years, The Domestic Violence Shelter has served as a safe haven for individuals and families seeking refuge from violence and a path toward healing.
Ram Revival: Senior Aiden Proctor helping lead Madison comeback
MANSFIELD — The once-proud Madison football program is on the rise and Aiden Proctor is leading the charge. The Rams are 2-1 and have won back-to-back games for the first time in a decade thanks in part to Proctor, a senior captain and the defense’s leading tackler. Proctor stopped by…
‘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.”
Millersburg missionary enters guilty plea for child exploitation crimes in Haiti
MILLERSBURG — Jeriah Mast, 45, of Millersburg, entered a guilty plea Tuesday to two counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors in Haiti, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. Federal prosecutors say Mast traveled from the United States to Haiti on multiple…
Crestline schools mourn teacher killed in Fairfield County crash
CRESTLINE — A Crestline teacher died Sunday evening after a two-vehicle crash in Fairfield County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Crestline Exempted Village Schools. Cameron Lyon, 23, of Caledonia, died at Fairfield Medical Center a short time after the Sept. 6 crash on U.S. 33 near U.S.…
Eagles look to rebound against college football heavyweight Grand Valley State
ASHLAND — Another week, another nationally-ranked opponent. No. 19 Ashland will welcome No. 6 Grand Valley State to town Saturday for a second non-conference slugfest in as many weeks. The Eagles (0-1) fell to No. 14 Indiana (Pa.) 34-24 in last week’s opener at Jack Miller Stadium. Meanwhile, GVSU (2-0)…
Centerburg man killed in Morrow County motorcycle crash
MARENGO – A Centerburg man was killed as a result of a three-vehicle crash in Morrow County that took place Monday night, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Randy Sheets, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Patrol. The incident took…
Bond set at $25,000 for Loudonville dog breeder facing 12 misdemeanor charges
Ashland Municipal Court Judge John Good set Daniel Miller’s bond at $25,000 cash, with no permitted 10-percent posting, and personal recognizance bond.
Area Agency on Aging & Gorman-Rupp partner on Working Caregiver pilot project
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (AAA5) has partnered with Gorman-Rupp on a pilot project designed to better support employees who are balancing work with caregiving responsibilities for an older adult family member or friend. Funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the…
Motorcycle passenger from Ashley killed in Sept. 4 crash on U.S. 42 in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – An Ashley woman was killed and another person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 4 in Morrow County, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Amanda Pickens, 38, of Ashley, was pronounced deceased at the scene by MorrowCounty EMS. Tyler…
Severe wind, thunderstorms expected to blow through the region Sept. 9
MANSFIELD — North central Ohio could be in the path of a strong storm on Wednesday night, according to Sarah Potes, director of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. The National Weather Service sent out an alert on Wednesday morning that a line of showers and thunderstorms will develop this…
Ohio ranks third nationally for high school sports participation
COLUMBUS – Ohio ranks as the third-largest state for high school sports participation with almost 350,000 high school student-athletes during the 2025-26 school year, according to the annual NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey, trailing only Texas and California. Ohio ranked in the Top 5 nationally in participation of most sports…
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 4 p.m. as part of the statewide Ohio Open Doors program. All are welcome. The event connects two parts of…
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