Friends of the Richland County Park District to host Fall Festival at Fleming Falls
MANSFIELD — The Friends of the Richland County Park District is hosting its first annual Fall Festival, Fall at the Falls, on Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Bellville’s free Family Field Day set to return Oct. 18
BELLVILLE — Grab a bow, bait a hook and save room for s’mores. Bellville’s Family Field Day is bringing an afternoon of free outdoor fun for families. It’s a great…
Marilyn John, Colton Stidam vying to represent Richland County in Ohio House
Republican Marilyn John and Democrat Colton Stidam want to represent Richland County in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Clear Fork earns four stars on Ohio School Report Cards
Ohio School Report Cards measure six major components: achievement, progress, gap closing, graduation, early literacy and postsecondary readiness.
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Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District given 4-star rating in Ohio school report cards
“I love this little district; I’ll tell you that. I think everyone knows that about me,” said Plymouth-Shiloh Local Superintendent Brad Turson.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Hemlock Woolly Adelgids are pests in north central Ohio
An evergreen in a garden always reminds us that hope sticks around, even in winter. There are more than 250 registered cultivars of hemlock in existence. These Hemlocks vary in color, shape, leaf type, and much more. Hemlock has a unique quality that other evergreens don’t, because they grow well…
Dale Powers & the Circle of Friends to sing Saturday at First Lutheran Shelby
What began as an early morning restaurant ministry 20-plus years ago has come full circle as the Circle Of Friends Band.
Lake Erie selected North America’s best fishing hotspot
Lake Erie has been named North America’s best fishing hotspot, according to new research analysing 59 bodies of water across the USA and Canada. The study, analyzed by Hard Rock Bet, ranked fishing locations using factors including total catches, catches per angler, visitor ratings, number of ratings and Google search…
Whippets wallop Warriors, take control of MOAC title chase
SHELBY — The road to the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference championship runs through Shelby — until proven otherwise. Quarterback Michael Shepherd and his veteran offensive line made sure of it on Friday night. Shepherd rushed for a career-high 211 yards and three touchdowns and threw for a pair of TDs as…
Colts rally in 4th quarter to overcome Highland in tense tussle
SPARTA — Clear Fork’s clash with backyard rival Highland became more uncomfortable as the night unfolded. It reached a near fever pitch until the final 61 seconds, when Nash Evans burst through on an 8-yard bolt to finally put the Colts in front for good in a 20-14 Mid-Ohio Athletic…
Oct. 9: Mansfield-area high school football roundup
Wooster scores early, pulls away from Mansfield Sr. Wooster scored early and often in a 25-13 win over Mansfield Sr. in an Ohio high school football matchup on Oct. 9. Wooster darted in front of Senior High 19-7 to begin the second quarter. Both teams were shutout in the second…
Duana Patton speaks on mental health and aging at United Nations HQ
Patton said she believes finding solutions to improve mental health for senior citizens starts with the community coming together.
St. Peter’s Kim takes aim at state golf tournament
MANSFIELD — Maybe the third time will be the charm for St. Peter’s golfer Joy Kim. Now if the weather will just cooperate. A senior, Kim will make her third trip to the Division II state tournament beginning Sunday at Firestone County Club’s Fazio Course in Akron. The two-day, 36-hole…
Lisa Fishman brings comedy, music, and the search for love to the Renaissance’s Ghostlight Lounge
MANSFIELD, OHIO – Dating can be funny, frustrating, hopeful, heartbreaking, and sometimes all of the above in a single evening. Singer, actress, songwriter, and recording artist Lisa Fishman brings it all to the stage when she opens the Renaissance Theatre’s 2026–27 Ghostlight Cabaret Series with Dating (And The Search For…
Ohio firefighters are among nationwide wildfire response team in 2026
COLUMBUS – Battling wildfires is a year-round, nationwide team effort, and this year, when called upon, Ohio wildland firefighters answered the bell many times. Wildland firefighters, including those from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry, have spent 2026 supporting wildfire response efforts across the country and…
Former Canton doctor, convicted of attempted murder, faces sentencing for naturalization fraud
CLEVELAND – A federal jury has convicted a former medical doctor with naturalization fraud for providing false answers on a U.S. citizenship application and during an in-person interview, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. According to court documents, Yousif Abdulraouf Alhallaq, 47, of…
More than a baby shower: Richland County families find a community ready to help
Caregivers, expectant and new parents walked through the 2026 Richland County Community Baby Shower on Thursday afternoon.
CRF Museum Speaker Series returns with Edmund Fitzgerald program
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum’s speaker series returns Monday,Oct. 19 with a program exploring one of the Great Lakes’ most enduring mysteries. Christopher Gillcrist, director emeritus of the National Museum of the Great Lakes, will present “The Edmund Fitzgerald: What Really Happened?” from 7 to 8 p.m., opening…
Madison Twp. voters face decisions on fire, road levies and natural-gas aggregation
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township voters will face three decisions on the Nov. 3 ballot involving fire and emergency services, road resurfacing and natural-gas aggregation. The fire and road levy would bring new property taxes, while the natural-gas proposal would give trustees authority to negotiate a group gas-supply contract without…
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