M1 Church Pastor Mark Lehman will begin his journey Sunday at 2 a.m.
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Dan Dickman’s legacy takes center stage at 2026 Business Appreciation Luncheon
Those who knew him remembered the mentor, advocate and community leader who helped others see a path forward, often when they could not see one themselves.
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Want to give back? Here’s your guide to volunteer opportunities in Richland, Ashland & Knox counties
You don’t need to clear your calendar or commit to every Saturday for an opportunity to make a difference in north central Ohio. Whether you have an afternoon, a few hours each week or a skill you’d like to share, organizations across Richland, Ashland and Knox counties welcome volunteers in a variety of roles. From […]
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Paws, partnership and a new chapter at Sterkel Park
MANSFIELD — Sterkel Park has a place for everyone — including Mansfield’s four-legged residents. Community leaders gathered Monday afternoon to celebrate the completion of improvements at the Sterkel Dog Park, a project that brought the Mansfield Rotary Club, local businesses, the city and other community partners together. “This has been a project definitely in the […]
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Madison Twp. fire department seeks grant for new airpacks and bottles
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township firefighters are looking to replace aging equipment before it reaches the end of its service life. The township’s fire department is pursuing a grant that could help with the cost of new airpacks and air bottles. Captains Wes Green and Mike Shears have been in contact with Mickey Smith of […]
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Ontario Local Schools earns 4-star rating on 2025-26 Ohio report card
ONTARIO — One area of Ontario Local Schools’ state report card made a notable jump as the district retained its four-star rating. The College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness score rose from two stars last year to four stars on the 2025-26 report card released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The […]
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Ontario residents invited to weigh in on proposed zoning code changes Oct. 21
City Council announced Wednesday there will be a public hearing at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Ontario Municipal Building, 555 Stumbo Road.
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Madison supt. shares levy renewal details; state report card shows 4-star rating
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local School District is in the midst of preparing for a renewal levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. The measure would renew two existing property taxes totaling 14.4 mills for five years, beginning in 2027, with the first collection due in 2028. During the school board meeting Monday evening, Superintendent […]
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Land Bank opens 9 bids for demolition of West Park Shopping Center
MANSFIELD — The end of the former West Park Shopping Center is getting closer, but the Richland County Land Bank still has a decision to make. Nine companies submitted bids to demolish the long-vacant shopping center, with proposals ranging from $896K to $3.2 million. Land Bank Executive Director Amy Hamrick opened and read the bids […]
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Former Mifflin Elementary property headed to online auction
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The former Mifflin Elementary property is heading to the auction block. Madison Local School District Board of Education approved a resolution Monday evening authorizing the sale of the approximately 10.28-acre property along Reed Road and State Route 430 through an online public auction. RES Auction Services LLC will conduct the auction for […]