$41,000 raised at 5k for 33 Forever’s new mental health facility

Community members, mental health organizations and supporters gathered at Richland Carrousel Park to share resources and raise funds for the nonprofit organization 33 Forever through its fifth annual 5K walk. For attendees, the day was more than a fundraiser — it was deeply personal. Representatives from more than a dozen mental health organizations were on […]

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Who was nominated for the 2025 McGowan Courage Awards?

The Rotary Club of Mansfield celebrated the 58th year of its McGowan Courage Awards at Kingwood Center Gardens, the home for the club.  In 1968, Brigadier “Bill” McGowan created the award to celebrate and recognize local high school students who have faced life experiences of adversity and hardship with extraordinary courage, tenacity, and fortitude. The […]

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McGowan Courage Awards highlight 10 students’ strong will in trying times

MANSFIELD — The Rotary Club of Mansfield brought back the McGowan Courage Awards for the 58th annual year, recognizing 10 exceptional high school students from across Richland County who have demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of adversity. Created in 1968 by Brigadier “Bill” McGowan, the Courage Awards were designed to honor the quiet strength […]

Get ready to ‘twist like you did last summer’ at Ontario’s Senior Citizen Prom 

Ontario Community Events’ is gearing up for a busy sunny season, with the upcoming Senior Citizen Prom, 4th of July Festival, and Concerts in the Park. Since 1998, OCE has played a pivotal role in bringing the Ontario community together. What started as Ontario Youth Sports—a unified effort to coordinate fragmented football and baseball programs—has […]

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Innovative speaker series, “Kaleidoscope,” returns May 1 

Richland County’s own Kaleidoscope series returns May 1 for its second season – offering new and fresh perspectives on the challenges our community faces, often not so different from our neighbors around the nation. Launched in 2024, Kaleidoscope was designed to bring some of America’s most prominent thought-leaders to Mansfield, Ohio, with the goal in […]

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Adena Corporation opens office in Colorado

Adena Corporation, through harboring strong client relationships, has made their mark in Gunnison, Colorado – opening their new office.  A client of Adena’s had moved out West, and while the construction company’s Senior Vice President Josh Darling was vacationing in the Rocky Mountains, the client reached out. “He had moved to fill the position of […]

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Avit Flight Academy provides opportunity to touch the clouds

The idea of flying a plane of any kind is often daunting and mysterious. Glancing into the cockpit of a plane may send shivers down the spine – or inspire. At Avit Flight Academy at Mansfield’s Lahm Airport, expert instructors are sparking that inspiration with each flight and each student, making aviation dreams accessible through […]

Whitaker-Myers Wealth Management welcomes Chief Financial Planning Officer: Tim Hilterman

Tim Hilterman has joined Whitaker-Myers Wealth Managers as their Chief Financial Planning Officer – the firm has provided financial services to the Ashland, Richland and Wayne  County communities for over a century and a half, and wealth management and financial planning services for over 10 years. Joining the team in December, Hilterman brings a passion […]

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Ohio State Mansfield has a club for anyone: Community building through extracurriculars

Student organizations are more than just extracurricular activities – they’re vital components of student success and community building. Especially at The Ohio State University’s Mansfield campus. From traditional academic clubs to student-created new groups, these organizations provide students with opportunities for leadership, social connection and personal development. “Classes are great, but you want to also […]

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Building their future: Adena Construction expands apprenticeship program 

Adena Construction is expanding its in-house apprenticeship program to include iron-workers alongside carpentry training as it enters its second year, broadening workforce development efforts in north central Ohio. The company’s two-year program, accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), combines classroom learning with hands-on experience across diverse construction projects. Currently limited […]

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