MANSFIELD — Ross Medical Education Center will host its annual graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 on April 24 at 5 p.m. The ceremony will take place at Kindred Kove, located at 1710 Lorkay Dr, Mansfield, Ohio 44905. The event will honor graduates who have completed certificate and associate degree programs in healthcare and […]
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Letter to the Editor: Voters should support renewable energy opportunities
I owe my entire life, career, and success to the opportunities Mansfield provided me as a young working man. It would be a shame to see the county so needlessly shut the door to opportunity in the upcoming referendum on May 5th. I grew up in Mansfield in the 1960s, in a house on Belmont. […]
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Husted recognizes memory of 3 Ohio servicemen killed after crash in Iraq
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) delivered a speech Tuesday on the Senate floor recognizing the service and sacrifice Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst and Major Sgt. Tyler Simmons who lost their lives in a KC-135 crash in Iraq on March 12, 2026. The three servicemembers were serving with the 121st Air Refueling Wing based […]
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Element of Art builds community through creativity
MANSFIELD — Element of Art Studio & Gallery has served as a creative space in downtown Mansfield for 16 years. The facility supports artists living with developmental disabilities through consistent studio time, professional opportunities, and meaningful community connection. “At Element of Art, we create art every day. But the true masterpiece is the community we […]
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GloryWay to host ‘Night of Praise’ spring concert in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The community is invited to an uplifting evening of music and worship as GloryWay hosts a special “Night of Praise” Spring Concert on Friday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Mansfield Open Bible Church, 1150 Rayfield Drive. The evening will feature GloryWay with The River Band as the host group, along with special […]
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Bennett’s late bucket sends Hillsdale to its first Final Four
The Hillsdale Falcons earned their way to the first Final Four in program history, defeating Heartland Christian 58-57.
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Former Lexington student entrepreneur releases video game 13 years after start
LEXINGTON — Lexington High School graduate Kent Reese, a game developer, has completed Duck and the Land of Flightless Birds, a 2D action-adventure game. The game had early backing from the Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development through its student-based Young Entrepreneurship Academy. “Duck represents years of persistence,” Reese said. “It started as something I drew in […]
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Ellis M. Zimmerman
Ellis M. Zimmerman, age 49 years, 2 months, and 9 days, died Monday morning, March 9, 2026 at his home in Shiloh. His death follows a 14-month battle with Lymphoma. Ellis was born December 31, 1976 in Mifflinburg, PA to Abram and Emma (Martin) Zimmerman. He was a member of the Clear Creek Mennonite Church […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘No’ on local energy issue
As a life-long resident of Richland County, I have always believed that what a property owner does with their own land is their own business. It should not be subject to a decision from our elected officials. That is why I was troubled when our County Commissioners voted last summer to ban large-scale solar and […]
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Galion’s history with music to be celebrated March 12 at the Gill House
GALION — “Galion’s Music Makers” will explore the rich musical heritage of a city whose influence has reached well beyond its size on Thursday, March 12. Through recordings, historic images, and live performances, the interactive program will highlight the many ways Galion has shaped and been shaped by music across generations. “Music has been woven […]