MANSFIELD — Artists of all disciplines are invited to participate in the eleventh installment of the Membrane Constellation Exhibition, a dynamic, community-centered showcase that has been uplifting local creativity since its founding in 2017. Over the years, the exhibition has featured hundreds of artists and continues to serve as a platform for original, thought-provoking work. […]
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Ontario’s Brinker earns R.A. Horn award
ONTARIO — Olivia Brinker, a junior at Ontario High School, has been honored with the R.A. Horn Outstanding Student Achievement Award from State Support Team 7. The recognition recognizes students who have made significant gains in academics, extracurriculars, or life skills and was presented based on a nomination from teacher Amy Kroll. This honor reflects […]
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Pioneer hosts robotics competition for north central Ohio middle schools
SHELBY — Pioneer Career & Technology Center recently welcomed area middle school students for an engaging robotics competition, showcasing innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Students from Galion City Schools, Ontario Local Schools, and Mansfield Christian School competed in a series of challenges designed to test their robotics knowledge and technical abilities. Teams worked collaboratively to […]
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Margaret Ellen Tackett
Margaret Ellen Tackett, age 84, resident of Willard, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at her home, with her loving husband, Gary Tackett, at her side. She was born in Norwalk, Ohio on April 24, 1942 to Leon George Atherton and Elizabeth Emma Conn. She attended North Fairfield school and South Central in […]
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Galion Community Band begins preparations for summer concerts
GALION — The Galion Community Band will begin rehearsals for their two summer concerts on Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. at the Galion High School band room. Additional rehearsals are scheduled for June 14, June 21, June 29, July 19, July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. All rehearsals will be at the Galion High […]
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Richland County Republican Party accepting Clerk of Courts applicants
Resumes and letters of interest are being accepted for an appointment to fill the vacancy in the Richland County Clerk of Courts position.
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OPINION: Husted says photo ID issue not a new idea & has bipartisan support
Before joining the U.S. Senate, Ohioans trusted me to serve as their chief elections officer, electing me two times as Ohio Secretary of State. In that role, I oversaw four major election cycles: the presidential elections of 2012 and 2016 and the midterms in 2014 and 2018, not to mention the countless local races and […]
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Richland County Port Authority announces Monday morning meeting
The Richland County Port Authority Board of Directors will meet Monday at 9 a.m. at the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development.
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Matthew Herbst
Matthew Herbst, age 62, died on March 28th 2026 after a long battle with multiple cancers. Matt graduated from the Madison Comprehensive High School in 1982. After 1 year in college, he entered the Army with the 101st Airbourne and saw active duty in Iraq’s Desert Storm. He was a helicopter mechanic and had hoped […]
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Clear Fork High School announces honor rolls for 3rd quarter
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork High School has announced its honor rolls for the third nine weeks. Congratulations to all students for their hard work. All A’s Seniors: Piper Black, Alyssa Burger, Mattie Colegrove, Abigail Geary, Jasmine Johnson, Nicholas Martin, Kenadee Muntain, Bryar Ousley, Bailee Riddle, Selena Ross, Faith Smith, Ashtyn Wine Juniors: Asia Bechtel, Ava Boccio, […]