All the severe weather warnings in the world mean little if Richland County residents don’t heed them.
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Madison Twp. Fire Dept. programs new heart monitors, prepares for ODNR event
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A Madison Township firefighter with a decade of service will soon switch locations for a full-time role in Shelby. Fire Chief Kenneth Justus announced Jerrod Senter’s resignation during Monday night’s Madison Township trustee meeting. Justus also highlighted an upcoming training course and confirmed new heart monitors will go into service by week’s […]
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News Man Weekly: War with Iran, Mansfield Speedway and Paul Kemerling
War in the Middle East. Mansfield redevelopment. Mansfield Speedway. And Paul Kemerling. All on this week’s show.
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Ohio State Highway Patrol launches text-to-join feature
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) has announced a new tool that connects the next generation of troopers directly with a recruiter. Anyone interested in a career as an Ohio State Trooper can begin their journey by simply texting “joinOSHP” to 614-654-OSHP. As part of a broader effort to modernize and streamline the recruitment […]
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Fredericktown man sentenced to 35 years to life for two counts of rape
MOUNT VERNON — Judge Richard Wetzel sentenced Michael A. Heston, of Fredericktown, to a total of 35 years to life in prison on two counts of rape on Feb. 26 in Knox County Common Pleas Court. Below are the convicted charges, each with the corresponding severity and sentence. The court determined that Heston will serve […]
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81-year-old woman killed in Wayne Count crash
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP – An 81-year-old Rittman woman was killed after a one-vehicle crash on Sunday night, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Rebecca J. Bishop, 81, of Rittman, was found dead at the scene, according to the Patrol. Bishop’s condition prior to the crash and her death remains under investigation, […]
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Bubble Bean and Sweets opens in former downtown Shelby coffee shop location
SHELBY — A new shop has entered the city of Shelby. Whether you like iced lattes, bubble tea, hot tea or smoothies, Bubble Bean and Sweets truly has something for everyone. The new shop opened its location Wednesday in the space previously occupied by Ivory Bean Coffee House at 44 E. Main St. Bubble Bean […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol says traffic fatalities decline for fourth straight year
For the fourth consecutive year, Ohio saw a decline in traffic fatalities during 2025.
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Zan’s Mission partners with EverCare ABA to expand in-home therapy to Richland and Ashland counties
Families in Richland and Ashland counties will soon have faster access to in-home therapy through a new partnership between Zan’s Mission and EverCare ABA. Zan’s Mission built the partnership after hearing from families who struggled to access Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy locally. Parents shared stories about long waitlists and limited providers, while conversations with […]
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Sparky’s Gaming aims to make Ohio history with major tabletop tournament
MANSFIELD — More than 200 tabletop players will gather on March 7 at 10 a.m. at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center to chase strategy, connection and thousands of dollars in prizes. Sparky’s Gaming owner Jacob Pflugfelder plans to host one of Ohio’s largest competitive Magic: The Gathering tournaments, drawing players from across the country and pushing […]