MANSFIELD – Sixteen area high schools participated in this year’s Fall Academic Challenge League, a fully virtual competition showcasing quick thinking, teamwork and academic excellence. After several weeks of online matchups, Lexington High School captured first place in the Varsity A Bracket, earning a league-high 227 points. Mansfield Christian School claimed the top spot in […]
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Richland County releases October’s building permits listing
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of October, 2025. These reports are courtesy of Michelle Jordan, Office Manager of the Richland County Building Department. Anyone with questions regarding a specific permit should contact the Richland County Building Department at 1495 W. […]
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Ohio becomes 45th state to allow NIL at the high school level
COLUMBUS – Member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association have voted in favor of an emergency bylaw referendum on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), making Ohio the 45th state to allow NIL at the high school level. The voting period ended Nov. 21, with the final voting results being 447 schools in favor of the […]
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Col. Crawford hammers West Jefferson to pocket 1st regional championship
SPARTA — Colonel Crawford’s magical football season chalked up a school first on Friday night. The fifth-seeded Eagles soared over No. 3-seed West Jefferson 35-7 to collect a Division VI regional championship at Highland High School. C.C. (13-1) was fueled by the powerful legs of senior Connor McMichael. The 6-foot, 210-pound bulkhead muscled his way […]
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Ride free with RCT during special holiday service
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) is spreading holiday cheer this season with free special holiday service as a thank-you to riders and the community for their continued support of public transit. Riders of all ages are invited to hop on board, enjoy fare-free transit, and celebrate the season with their community. During four special dates […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County to host annual fundraiser Dec. 2
BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County is participating in GivingTuesday for the 11th day. This is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media. It is always celebrated the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving – which this year falls on Dec. 2. Since participants are encouraged to embrace the day […]
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Nov. 8 was the best day for Ohio’s bowhunters
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – Archery hunters in Ohio checked 4,748 white-tailed deer on Saturday, Nov. 8, the highest single-day total during the 2025-26 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The 10 most successful deer hunting dates […]
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Ontario grad, national Six Flags muralist, battles stage 4 colon cancer
ONTARIO — From painting superheroes for Six Flags to becoming one himself, Jeremy Fox’s greatest masterpiece might not hang on a wall — it’s the way he’s fighting for his life. The 45-year-old Mansfield artist, best known for his vivid murals and carousel restorations at Six Flags amusement parks across the country, is now in […]
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Weithman’s hands lift Col. Crawford to playoff win at Mount Gilead
MOUNT GILEAD — Colonel Crawford had to travel to Friday night’s Division VI, Region 23 football game. But once in Mount Gilead, the Eagles made themselves right at home from the very beginning while eliminating the fourth-seeded Indians 42-8 in a Division VI, Region 23 playoff matchup. C.C. receiver Parker Weithman had a spectacular game […]
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Stuckman’s 3 TDs power Galion past Lodi Cloverleaf in Region 14 playoff clash
GALION — Braxton Stuckman scored three touchdowns and a huge third quarter pushed Galion to a convincing 41-10 dismissal of Lodi Cloverleaf in Friday night’s Division IV, Region 14 playoff game at Heise Park. The second-seeded Tigers get yet another home game next week against No. 6-seed Sandusky Perkins (9-3). The Pirates are riding an […]