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The deadline to vote in the May 5 primary election in Ohio is Monday, April 6, according to the Richland County Board of Elections.
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‘Back to the lab:’ Galion’s Trukovich falls in state final
Galion’s Carter Trukovich fell to Licking Valley’s Joe Curry in the 126-pound state championship match Sunday.
Oscar wins Clear Fork’s first state wrestling title
Sophomore Anthony Oscar became Clear Fork’s first ever state wrestling state champ Sunday inside Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center.
Ontario’s Ohl caps high school career with state title
Ontario senior 120-pounder Aiden Ohl won a Division II state championship Sunday evening at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center.
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Gold Rush: Three area wrestlers headed to state finals
COLUMBUS — Ontario’s Aiden Ohl, Galion’s Carter Trukovich and Clear Fork’s Anthony Oscar are all chasing history. All three will wrestle for state championships Sunday evening inside the Schottenstein Center after winning semifinal matches Saturday night. Ohl will look to carry on the family legacy, joining his father, Monty, and…
TCC ends Mansfield Senior’s season in regional championship game
TOLEDO – The Mansfield Senior Tygers arrived at Savage Arena hoping to take one more step in their late-season surge. Instead, Toledo Central Catholic’s size and physical play proved too much. The Fighting Irish pulled away in the second half to defeat Mansfield Senior 81-61 in the Division III regional…
Don’t look now, here comes the high wind again
Well, that rerprieve didn’t last long. Barely a day after Friday’s high winds blew through north central Ohio, a second blast is on tap. At 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a high wind watch and advisories for northern Ohio stretching from Sunday at 2 p.m. to…
Frank Black’s Ohio Brass Co. influenced Mansfield for decades
MANSFIELD — The story of Franklin Blymyer Black is a Mansfield tale from start to finish. Frank was born on June 10, 1865 (just after the end of the Civil War) to Moses and Elizabeth Blymyer Black in a brick home at the corner of Blymyer and Marion Avenues. He…
GloryWay to host ‘Night of Praise’ spring concert in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The community is invited to an uplifting evening of music and worship as GloryWay hosts a special “Night of Praise” Spring Concert on Friday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Mansfield Open Bible Church, 1150 Rayfield Drive. The evening will feature GloryWay with The River Band as the…
Mansfield offers free assistance preparing city income tax returns
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield Finance Department is reminding residents that assistance is available to help taxpayers file their City income tax returns as the April filing deadline approaches. The Mansfield Income Tax Department provides free preparation of City of Mansfield income tax returns for residents during regular office…
Ontario student earns BEE Award at Shelby Hospital
SHELBY — If you see Emily Christopherson at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital, you’ll most likely see her with a smile on her face. Whether it’s setting up a room for a patient, taking vital signs, or assisting a nurse, the Patient Support Assistant is always eager to help and brighten someone’s day. …
Bennett’s late bucket sends Hillsdale to its first Final Four
The Hillsdale Falcons earned their way to the first Final Four in program history, defeating Heartland Christian 58-57.
Madison unbeaten on opening day of state wrestling tournament
The Rams were unbeaten on opening day of the state wrestling tournament, sending all three qualifiers through to Saturday morning’s quarterfinals.
Bite Club: Still the same chip? Inside the Jones factory
MANSFIELD – Jones Potato Chips have been part of everyday life in Mansfield for more than 80 years It’s a quick gas-station snack. Your contribution to a company potluck, or added to a care package for someone missing home. But lately, people have been talking about Jones for a different…
Wind blasts knock out power to 14,000 Richland County households
MANSFIELD — More than 14,000 households were reportedly experiencing power outages as of 4:40 p.m. on Friday amid high winds ripping across north central Ohio. First Energy/Ohio Edison reported several outages throughout the county, impacting around 11,000 customers, or about one in four of the Ohio Edison’s Richland County customer base. …
Main Street & Park Avenue set to close in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that do to facilitate construction activities in the north and south plazas, as well as signal, lighting, and intersection improvements, full roadway closures will be required in town. Main Street will be fully closed between March 16, 2026, and April 30, 2026,…
National Weather Service issues high wind warning for Friday
Hold on to your hats, folks. Or better yet, stay inside. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for several Ohio counties, including Richland, Ashland, Knox, Morrow and Crawford. The warning is in effect until 8 p.m. this evening. Expect southwest to west winds between 25 and…
Union workers march as ArcelorMittal strike hits day 59
SHELBY — Union workers didn’t let whipping winds stop them Friday morning as they marched through Shelby, chanting for solidarity and a fair contract outside the ArcelorMittal plant. The march began at the union hall and moved toward the picket line along West Main Street, where striking steelworkers and supporters…
Richland Area Chamber to host 19th annual Business Expo
MANSFIELD – The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development is thrilled to invite the public to attend the 19th annual Business Expo on Thursday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds. This year’s Expo, presented by Hamilton Insurance Group, will feature a fun and…
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