From chopping firewood to driving a new Chevy: Ashland man wins United Way raffle
MANSFIELD — A single raffle ticket turned a quiet morning of chopping firewood into a celebration for Ashland resident Lincoln Dotson. The United Way of Richland County and Graham Chevrolet…
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Developers vie for Mansfield’s share of federal low-income housing funds
Mansfield City Council heard proposals Tuesday from two developers hoping to bring more low income housing to the city.
State Rep. Miller unveils new Ohio tourism pass program
State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) on Tuesday unveiled a new statewide program aimed at promoting tourism opportunities across Ohio.
North Central State College receives national Leah Meyer Austin Award for student success and community impact
MANSFIELD — North Central State College (NCSC) has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Leah Meyer Austin Award, the highest honor conferred by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a…
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Crestview can’t sustain strong start in district semifinal loss to Seneca East
WILLARD — The first half belonged to Crestview. Seneca East owned the second — and the game. The fourth-seeded Cougars roared to a double-figure lead, but couldn’t fend off the No. 2 Tigers in a 65-48 loss in the Division VI district semifinals at Willard’s Robert L. Haas Gymnasium. Third-quarter…
Fairbanks finishes Freddies’ season to remember in heartbreaking fashion
FREDERICKTOWN — It was a season to remember in Fredericktown. The Freddies’ undefeated run came to an end Wednesday night in the district semifinals after a gut-wrenching 61-60 loss to Fairbanks. “We knew it was going to take four quarters to beat such a good team as Fredericktown,” Panthers’ coach…
Rejection rings out for Walker Lake Road: Ontario Council delivers unanimous ‘No’
ONTARIO — The Walker Lake Road rezone faced weeks of public opposition — and Wednesday night, it led to an emphatic vote. After a public hearing and multiple meetings, council voted unanimously against rezoning Walker Lake Road from R-2 to a planned unit development (PUD), effectively shutting down Redwood USA…
Cannabis revenue in Mansfield helps replace income tax dip in 2026 budget
An anticipated $300,000 in revenue this year from Mansfield’s cannabis dispensary will be used to help replace a dip in income tax revenue.
Mansfield-Richland County 3rd Grade Spelling Bee celebrates 10 years
MANSFIELD — Every student who competed in this year’s Richland County 3rd Grade Spelling Bee got a free T-shirt with an important message on the back: You are loved. You are unique. You are special. The 10th annual Richland County 3rd Grade Spelling Bee took place last week at Madison Middle…
76-year-old woman sentenced to 6 months in Crawford County jail for defrauding elderly investors
BUCYRUS – Barbara E. Armstrong, 76, of Morral, Ohio has been sentenced to six months in jail for her involvement in a securities fraud scheme that she carried out with her late husband, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities. Armstrong was sentenced by the Crawford County Court of Common…
Seven finalists announced for Ohio’s Ms. Basketball award
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association has announced the finalists for the 2026 Ohio Ms. Basketball Award. The winner will be announced next Thursday, March 12. Voting is currently underway for the 229 registered OPSMA members and will end at noon on Monday, March 9. The voting process for…
CRF Museum to discuss Copus Massacre, memory & preservation
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum will host a public program exploring one of the most dramatic and complex episodes in north central Ohio’s early history. Conflict and Memory: Digging into the Copus Massacre will take place Monday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in the museum’s lecture hall. The…
Madison Career Tech students to attend Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference in Nashville
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Students from Madison Comprehensive High School’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter will attend the 2026 BPA National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, May 6 to 10. The conference will bring together an estimated 6,000 delegates from across the country to vie for top honors in business…
7 Brew to expand Ashland’s caffeine scene with new location
ASHLAND — Business expansion was already brewing at the corner of U.S. Route 250 and County Road 1575 with construction of Culver’s underway, but a new restaurant chain will sweeten the deal. 7 Brew plans to open its first Ashland location in the same lot as Culver’s, across from the…
Spherion’s Beth DeLaney chosen 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award Winner by Franchise Business Review
MANSFIELD – Beth DeLaney, local franchise owner of Spherion Staffing & Recruiting Mid Ohio, has been named a 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award winner by Franchise Business Review (FBR), a national research firm that recognizes top-performing franchise owners. She is one of only 50 selected from hundreds of nominees representing brands…
Happy 250th! OSU and the Mansfield Playhouse team up for ‘1776’ musical
Ohio State University-Mansfield and the Mansfield Playhouse are teaming up for the musical “1776” with shows at both locations.
Eric Cutlip resigns from Shelby City Council for new position
SHELBY — A spot has opened at Shelby City Council this week, and city leaders now need a new voice for Ward Three. Mayor Steven Schag made the announcement at Monday night’s council meeting — Eric Cutlip resigned Feb. 26, effective immediately, to take over as Shelby’s new parks superintendent.…
Downtown Forward: $25M vision set to spark a new era in Mansfield
Mansfield City Council on Tuesday approved tax incentives aimed at sparking a $25 million redevelopment in the downtown.
DeVito pushes Shelby past Ontario in district semifinals
MANSFIELD — Brayden DeVito’s mid-range mastery made all the difference Tuesday night. Shelby’s All-Ohio senior guard, DeVito scored seven fourth-quarter points and made a critical defensive stop in the closing seconds as the second-seeded Whippets knocked of No. 1 Ontario 43-41 in the Division IV boys district basketball semifinals at…
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