ASHLAND — On a frigid and rainy November afternoon at Brookside Golf Course, a bench dedication ceremony honored an individual who embodied the exact opposite of what the weather was trying to portray. Zach McGregor, who died on Nov. 22, 2018, was honored Sunday with a bench donated by his mother, Jen Reed. Zach had […]
November 2020
Posted inSolutions
Alternative sentencing program offers resources for recovery rather than jail time
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a two-part Solutions Journalism series on combating drug addiction. Part II will publish on Nov. 24. MANSFIELD — Tom Pendergast was just a teenager, but he carried a weight of responsibility as the man of the house. “Growing up, my mom worked 12 hours a day, seven days […]
Posted inNews
COVID-19: SB 311 draws line between governor, lawmakers over powers
COLUMBUS — Does the Ohio governor, through the state Department of Health, have the right to unilaterally create and impose restrictions on residents and businesses during a health crisis? Does the Ohio General Assembly have a right to review those restrictions and modify them or reject them outright? That’s the crux of the politicized health […]
Posted inArea History
Then & Now: Memorial Cannon 1907
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Richland Source in 2014. MASFIELD — After the Civil War, when towns all over the country were petitioning Congress for old cannons to decorate their town squares, Mansfield was given four huge cast iron beauties that weighed 8,500 pounds apiece designed for coastal defense. Their original configuration […]
Posted inAuto News Desk - Girls Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports
Too much punch: Fredericktown blackjacks Mt. Vernon
Fredericktown flexed its muscle and floored Mt. Vernon 44-32 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on November 21. The third quarter gave Fredericktown a 28-24 lead over Mt. Vernon. The Freddies’ offense darted to a 19-16 lead over the Yellow Jackets at halftime. The first quarter gave Fredericktown a 11-8 lead over Mt. Vernon. For […]
Posted inAuto News Desk - Girls Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports
Danville drums Coshocton in sound fashion
Danville turned coroner and pulled the sheet over Coshocton 88-44 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup. The Blue Devils stormed in front of the Redskins 27-12 to begin the second quarter. For statewide results and expert analysis of the best teams and prep athletes in Ohio, sign up for our free newsletter. It’s required reading […]
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179th Airlift Wing one of two sites for possible new mission
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Air National Guard’s 179th Airlift Wing at Mansfield-Lahm Airport is one of two national sites selected as possible locations for a new information warfare mission. The U.S. Department of Defense notified Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday that the U.S. Air Force had selected Mansfield as a candidate location to host an […]
Posted inBusiness
Charles Mill Marina named Top 100 dealer by Boating Industry
MANSFIELD — Boating Industry has recognized that Charles Mill Marina, located in Mansfield, as among the Top 100 Boat Dealers in the United States. “This is a tremendous accomplishment for our hard-working staff and reflects the high level of customer service that we provide to the boaters in north central Ohio,” said Bob Schraedly, Owner […]
Posted inEducation
Mansfield City Schools updates students on class instruction schedule
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools has released a series of instructions for students in the district’s various buildings to follow over the next several days. Superintendent Stan Jefferson released the message and it’s posted in its entirety below: To Tyger famililes: We have an important announcerment from the superintendent. Students will follow the below schedule […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Mansfield Shade Tree Commission announces Heritage Tree program winners
MANSFIELD – Mayor Tim Theaker is pleased to announce the City of Mansfield Shade Tree Commission has designated two trees for Heritage Tree Status. The City of Mansfield Heritage Tree Program, launched in 2019, is based upon the “National Big Trees” program recognizing Heritage Trees of each species within the City of Mansfield Corporation limits. […]