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.
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Richland County’s public charter schools fall short on Ohio State Report Cards
Richland County’s public charter schools include Foundation Academy, Richland School of Academic Arts and Legacy Academy of Excellence.
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…
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.
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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…
Community effort brings Kingwood’s Great Pumpkin Glow to life
Kingwood Center Gardens offered free admission Thursday and Friday to volunteers willing to stop by and carve a pumpkin.
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.
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