MANSFIELD — Thomas French created worldwide impact with his textbooks on mechanical drawing and engineering, and as the architect of Ohio Stadium. But his roots were planted in Mansfield. Thomas Ewing French was born Nov. 7, 1871 in Mansfield. His father, Rev. Daniel Houston French, was 40 and his mother, Janette Helen Methven, was 31. […]
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Madison announces valedictorian, salutatorian for Class of 2026
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison High School has announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the graduating Class of 2026. Valedictorian Name: Timothy Ellis. Parents: Julie Wilkinson and Terry Ellis Sr. Activities or Notable Achievements: Active member of Ohio Cardinal Conference Leadership, National Honors Society, Executive Committee and Treasurer of Student Council. I am a manager at […]
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100-cruiser caravan honoring slain Morrow County deputy rolls through Sunbury
COLUMBUS — Nearly 100 cruisers from multiple law enforcement agencies took part in the annual Memorial Cruiser Caravan on Wednesday night. Family members of fallen officers also participated in the caravan that started in New Albany and went through Johnstown, Sunbury, Galena, Genoa, and Westerville, before ending in Columbus. Those members included the family of murdered […]
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Ohio History Connection breaks ground on $25.9M Poindexter Village African American Museum in Columbus
COLUMBUS – The Ohio History Connection broke ground on May 6 for its newest historic site: the Poindexter Village African American Museum, 290 N. Champion Ave. on Columbus’ Near East Side. The innovative new museum is expected to open in early 2028. “The Poindexter Village African American Museum will connect the history of public housing, […]
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Mansfield Power Squadron to host May 16 event at Charles Mill Marina
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Power Squadron will sponsor its annual Safe Boating Week event on Saturday, May 16 to help promote National Safe Boating Week. The event will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Charles Mill Marina Patio adjacent to the marina store. Charles Mill Marina is located at 1277 State Route […]
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Bucyrus instructor is 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year & a national finalist
BUCYRUS — Teachers of Tomorrow, the nation’s top alternative teacher certification, is proud to announce Jaysia Morris as the Ohio Teachers of Tomorrow Teacher of the Year, recognizing her exceptional commitment to her students, classroom, and school community. “I have always felt called to be an educator and a leader,” Morris said. Morris serves as K-12 Special Education at High Road […]
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METRICH: Drug Take Back event nets nearly 180 pounds of prescription drugs in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The METRICH region collected over 1,385 pounds of unused or expired prescription/ medication during its recent Drug Take Back event that encompassed a 10-county region. In Richland County, nearly 180 pounds was collected by five agencies, including the Mansfield Police Department (89.9 pounds), the Richland County Sheriff’s Office (29 pounds), the Shelby Police […]
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MRPCL announces plans for new Crestview library
OLIVESBURG — The Mansfield Richland County Public Library has announced its plans to build a new Crestview library. The new Crestview Branch will be constructed on land purchased from Faith Church along State Route 96, the MRCPL announced in a Monday afternoon press release. This stan-dalone facility will replace the current location within Crestview Middle […]
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Ontario announces 2026 prom court
ONTARIO — Ontario High School has announced its 2026 prom court. The 2026 Prom Royal Court includes: Emma Henderson, Payne Schwartz, Mackenzie Goodlin, Brady Baumgard, Tessa Crum, Jace Young, Sasha Bulakovski, Julian McGinty, Addisyn Pittman, Grantham Trumpower, Morgan Pearson, Anson Yan, Emma Fagan, Ashton Drozda, Brinlee Kreger, Braden Rowe, Hattie Yugovich, Rylan Baker, Gracy Miller, […]
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Man faces 5 felony charges, guns, drugs & cash seized in METRICH bust
MANSFIELD — A man was arrested and guns, drugs and cash recovered in a METRICH raid conducted Monday in Mansfield, according to a Monday afternoon press release. Timothy Bush was incarcerated and charged with five felonies after a search warrant was executed at 777 Highland Avenue by Mansfield Police, METRICH detectives and members of ASORT. […]