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 […]
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Music Academy of Karate & Empowerment has monthly promotion
The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment highlighted the progress and dedication of its youngest students and advanced members of the dojo community.
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Mansfield/Richland County Public Library and CHAP launches Community Baby Supply Drive March 9 to 28
MANSFIELD — The Community Health Access Project (CHAP) is partnering with the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library to host a countywide Baby Supply Drive from March 9 through 28. This event aims to support new and expecting mothers. Community members can donate new baby care items at participating library locations across Richland County. The Mansfield/Richland County […]
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Jerry D. Smart
Jerry D. Smart went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home in Florida after an extended illness. He was 83. He was born May 9, 1943 to Lee and Leone Smart in Perrysville, Ohio. He graduated from Perrysville High School and married his high school sweetheart, Alice “Jeanie” Caudill in […]
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Designing the Future: Richland County, Mansfield & Shelby launch ‘RICHLAND UNITED 2050’ to shape next 25 years
RICHLAND COUNTY — Leaders from Richland County, Mansfield, and Shelby officially launched “RICHLAND UNITED 2050, Smart Growth, Planned Well,” a joint effort to create a Comprehensive Land-Use Plan for the county’s growth over the next 25 years. While “land-use planning” may sound like technical jargon, its impact is felt daily by every resident. It determines […]
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Ohio Beef Council announces Richland, Ashland & Crawford County winners in 2nd Stockmanship Contest
MARYSVILLE – Youth from across the state put their prepared speaking skills to the test during the Ohio Beef Youth Council (OBYC) Prepared Speech Contest held Saturday, Feb. 21, at the new Multispecies Animal Learning Complex on the The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences campus. The Prepared Speech Contest is […]
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Richland County’s ‘Reverse Job Fair’ returns March 24 in Mansfield
Richland County’s most motivated high schoolers will audition for the workforce of the future at EmployMEpalooza 2026.
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Non-profit organizations offer local scholarships
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield-based mental health nonprofit 33 Forever Inc. will again award scholarships in the spring of 2026 for post-high school education to graduating seniors in Richland County. This scholarship, named “The 33 Forever Scholarship In Honor of Danielle Leedy,” is a one time awards of $1,333 to one Lexington High School and two […]