High bids in slate, flint & stone artifact auction total nearly $667K in Ashland
Highly-collectible and well-documented artifacts from the collection of the late Marvin Seeley were auctioned Sunday in Ashland.
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Mansfield Shakespeare Co. offers acting workshop April 18
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Shakespeare Company is inviting community members to take their first step into the world of Shakespeare or enhance their current skills with a special acting workshop…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Magnolia season is here
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I decided to shake the cob webs off and take some pictures of the flowers at Secrest Arboretum in Wooster. It felt…
Planning Commission to take next step Tuesday toward Buc-ee’s in Mansfield
The next step to a potential sprawling Buc-ee’s Travel Center is scheduled Tuesday at a Mansfield Planning Commission meeting.
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The Crown: Oasis of Love to launch summer leagues at Cyclops Park
MANSFIELD — Stanley Cameron wants Cyclops Park to be more than ballfields. He wants it to be a place to where friendship, teamwork and community pride flourish for people from all walks of life. “This project is about more than just baseball,” said Cameron, the baseball and softball league commissioner…
Richland County’s favorite songbird makes a national impact
LEXINGTON — Richland County has been the home to many talented stage and screen performers over the years. But few, if any, have earned the acclaim of Sylvia McNair. Sylvia McNair was born in Mansfield, the daughter of George and Marilou McNair. She attended and graduated from Lexington High School. She…
UPDATE: New details emerge in Ontario probe of ‘suspicious circumstances’ on August Drive
ONTARIO — Arise Renovations employee Lucas Burkholter said he encountered conditions unlike anything he had ever seen upon entering 1876 August Drive in Ontario on Wednesday. “When we entered the home, there was a very strong odor immediately,” Burkhalter said. There appeared to be fecal matter and food debris splattered…
Crestview High School announces honor roll lists
OLIVESBURG — Crestview High School has announced its academic honorees for the most recent grading period. Seniors All A’s All A’s & B’s Juniors All A’s All A’s & B’s Sophomores All A’s All A’s & B’s Freshmen All A’s All A’s & B’s
Ohio cashier ordered to return $55K to Bureau of Workers Compensation after fraud conviction
COLUMBUS— Deborah Belcher, 40, has been ordered to repay over $55,000 to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) after BWC Special Investigations found she was working while still collecting injured worker benefits. BWC’s Special Investigations Department (SID) launched an investigation into Belcher after receiving an allegation that she was…
Lake Erie daily limits announced for 2026 fishing season
COLUMBUS – Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2026 season to again offer world-class fishing, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. As walleye from Lake Erie’s recent large hatches continue to grow, anglers can expect even more “Fish Ohio” sized walleyes to be caught in…
CHAP launches free Pregnancy Test Initiative in partnership with UnitedHealthcare
MANSFIELD — The Community Health Access Project (CHAP) has announced a new community initiative designed to help individuals identify pregnancies earlier and connect to care sooner. Through a partnership with UnitedHealthcare, CHAP is placing free, discreet pregnancy test kits at trusted community locations across the region. The goal of the…
Mansfield seeks city residents’ opinion in pool survey
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield Parks & Recreation Department is inviting residents to help shape the future of aquatic recreation in Mansfield by participating in a Public Pool Feasibility Study. The City has partnered with Counsilman-Hunsaker & Associates, Inc., a nationally recognized aquatics consulting firm, to gather community input…
Ontario belts 3 home runs to pound Galion for 9th straight win
ONTARIO — The Warriors unloaded Thursday night. Elie Dawson, Sophie Schuster and Morgan Pearson all belted home runs as Ontario cruised to a run rule-shortened 15-4 win over Galion in Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference girls softball action. The win was the ninth in a row for the Warriors (9-2, 4-2). Dawson…
John applauds $500K funding for Renaissance Theatre renovation
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Controlling Board recently approved the release of $500,000 for the Mansfield Renaissance Theatre “Road to 100” renovation project, a move applauded by State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County). The funding will support the replacement of seating in the historic 1,402-seat theatre, which hosts nearly 40 productions each year,…
Richland, Huron counties agree to help fund long-awaited Plymouth bridge replacement
Richland County commissioners on Thursday approved an “inter-governmental agreement” with Huron County that could lead to a long-awaited bridge replacement in Plymouth.
Ontario police investigating ‘concerning conditions’ inside August Drive home
Ontario police on Thursday afternoon were investigating what they described as “suspicious circumstances” discovered inside a vacant home at 1876 August Drive.
Lexington senior Luke Haring earns national gold medal for ceramics portfolio
LEXINGTON — Luke Haring enrolled in an art class for the same reasons many kids do. His friends were registering. It sounded like fun. He needed a fine art credit. “It’s a great outlet to have. That’s kind of how art started for me,” said Haring, a senior at Lexington High…
Enroll your child(ren) in a vibrant learning environment at RSAA
When the word “school” is said, the typical response is an “ugh” or a question of “Do I have to go?” For any age, learning can be stressful, confusing, and difficult. The Richland School of Academic Arts is combating that with unique class offerings. With open enrollment just around the…
Third Street’s ‘food pharmacy’ closes nutrition gap for families in need
MANSFIELD — Healthy food is key to a healthy life. But when patients can’t access fresh food due to cost or transportation barriers, a doctor’s recommendation to eat right doesn’t do much good. That’s why Third Street Family Health Services is taking its nutrition advice a step further. Through its…
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