Charles David Grant, age 79 of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday January 16, 2026, under the care of St. Croix Hospice at the Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls, WI. He was born January 11, 1947, to Charles and Beverly Grant in Mansfield, OH. Dave was a dedicated professional who graduated from Clear Fork […]
Submitted
Posted inLife and Culture
Rain barrels, local art & community spirit to make a splash in Ashland in 2026
ASHLAND — For the past seven summers, art and conservation have teamed up in a big, colorful way through Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District’s beloved Rain Beat on Main Street events. In 2026, the beat goes on — and it’s heading to three community hubs across Ashland County for another season of creativity, collaboration […]
Posted inObituaries
Jacqueline Emmert
Jacqueline Myrtle Emmert completed her last struggle and went to be at peace with her husband of 71 years, Ted Emmert, on January 11, 2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jacque was a proud mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, a faithful member of Barcelona Road Baptist Church, and […]
Posted inObituaries
Larry Cross
Larry F. Cross, age 84 Formerly of Shelby, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Countryview Assisted Living Center. He was born on April 27, 1941 in Berea, Ohio, a son of the late Leonard F. Cross and Mary Etta (Stevenson) Cross. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was […]
Posted inObituaries
James Denig
James “Jim” Denig passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado, at the age of 62. Jim was born in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Wanda Emmer Denig on August 20, 1963. Jim was a graduate of Malabar High School and The Ohio State University. Jim […]
Posted inLife and Culture
America 250 event to explore settlement of Richland and Crawford counties
In 1817, Benjamin Johns purchased 36 federal land patents across Richland and Crawford counties at a time when Ohio was still a young and uncertain frontier.
Posted inNews
Richland County one of nine in Ohio to win national American Farm Bureau awards
The Richland County Farm Bureau is one of nine in Ohio that has earned national recognition in the American Farm Bureau Federation County Activities of Excellence awards.
Posted inNews
Ohio health director announces measles outbreak in Cuyahoga County
Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, has reported the state’s first measles cases and outbreak of 2026.
Posted inObituaries
Thomas Thompson
Thomas Paul Thompson, 73, of Wooster and formerly of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at the Wayne County Care Center after a brief period of declining health. Tom was born on Dec. 13, 1952, in Lodi to Richard “Dick” and Mildred Jean (Hull) Thompson and was a 1971 graduate of Waynedale […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Faith in Action: A deep dive into the episcopal tradition
MANSFIELD – Grace Episcopal Church and Pantry invites the community to participate in an enriching mini-course titled “Faith in Action: A Deep Dive into the Episcopal Tradition.” This series will take place on Sundays at 9 a.m. in the Sipes Fellowship Hall, starting Jan. 11 and running through Feb. 15. The course is free and […]