Life and Culture

CRESTLINE, Ohio — Sixteen-year-old Jacob Martin is now a published author. The junior at Crestline High School recently published his first novel of a four-(potentially five)-part series, “Winter: The Seasons, Book 1.” “The concept for the story has been in my head since before I was even writing,” Martin said. Martin began writing the book […]

MANSFIELD, Ohio – To no one’s surprise, the Force was strong with “Star Wars” last weekend, breaking nearly every major box office record imaginable. According to a report from Forbes.com, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” brought in a galactic $247 million over the weekend — $9 million more than the original estimate. Either way, it is […]

BELLVILLE, Ohio – As Christmas music fell from the speakers inside Brumby’s Coffeehouse and Pizzeria recently, Clear Fork sophomore Chauntzy Schuiling sipped on a vanilla latte and sat by one of the shop’s windows. Fittingly, those windows display her latest work. Her paintings include the Grinch, a pizza, and coffee, among other items, with “Merry […]

ONTARIO, Ohio – Thanks to the Giving Tree at the Richland Mall, several families in Richland County will celebrate Christmas Day with gifts. The Giving Tree, which began Nov. 14 at the Richland Mall, is a partnership between the mall, the Salvation Army, the Richland County Children’s Auxiliary, and Volunteers of America. The idea was […]

MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield native Jenni Barber helped local students sharpen their acting and singing skills during a master class at St. Peter’s High School on Monday morning. The New York City-based Broadway star coached four St. Pete’s students and one Ontario student while they performed in front of an audience of fellow students, local […]