The last time it started blowing like this, Dorothy found herself in Oz. The National Weather Service noticed too. Those strong overnight winds have triggered a tornado watch for all of north central Ohio, including Ashland, Richland, Knox, Crawford and Morrow counties. In total, 24 Ohio counties are included in the watch: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, […]
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DeWine delivers his final State-of-the-State address to Ohioans
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2026 State of the State Address this afternoon to a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly in the House Chamber of the Ohio Statehouse. In addition to highlighting Ohio’s major accomplishments over the last seven years, he also focused on key priorities for the rest of the […]
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More power for cyber: Mansfield advances substation project for 179th
An estimated $8.4 million project to supply more electrical power to the 179th Cyberspace Wing in Mansfield took another step forward Tuesday.
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Unidentified man killed Monday night in Troy Township crash
TROY TOWNSHIP – An unidentified man sustained fatal injuries as a result of a one-vehicle crash on Monday night in Troy Township, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The incident took place at 10:14 p.m. on Gass Road between Lexington Ontario Road and State Route 97. According to the Patrol, […]
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News Man Weekly: Cassandra Kurek, downtown housing, cannabis revenue and more!
Our guest this week is the talented Cassandra Kurek, a Wynford High School graduate and Miss Ohio contestant — who is battling Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
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Butler couple charged in non-profit animal welfare case in Knox County
COLUMBUS — Two Butler residents and their Mount Vernon business have been named as defendants in a lawsuit accusing a purported animal welfare nonprofit of diverting charitable donations to bankroll a for-profit business that sold puppies. The suit, filed Monday by Ohio Attorney General David Yost, asserts that Dogs to the Rescue operated as a […]
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Willard woman, 81, killed in 4-vehicle pileup in Plymouth
PLYMOUTH — A Willard woman was killed and three others hurt on Monday afternoon as a result of a four-vehicle crash in Plymouth, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ruth Pridemore suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol stated. […]
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From mock crashes to life lessons: Educator’s work touched generations
Judy Villard Overocker said Sunday her greatest memory of her 42 years of work in Richland County can be found in the young people she helped along the way.
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A fresh cut: Platinum Grooming Pawlour opens in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Two longtime pet groomers turned best friends have opened their own shop in downtown Mansfield, bringing nearly three decades of combined experience to South Main Street. Platinum Grooming Pawlour LLC opened Tuesday at 446 S. Main St. The business is owned and operated by Mansfield natives Carlene Nabors and Helen Goad. The pair […]
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Mansfield Police urge caution amid rise in ‘check washing’
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to make residents aware of an increase in “check washing” incidents. What is check washing? Criminals steal mailed checks and use chemicals to “wash” away the original ink, allowing them to alter the payee name and dollar amount. The check is then fraudulently deposited or cashed. […]