Kaufmann challenges Mears in race for Richland County commissioner on Nov. 3
Voters will have a choice in the race for Richland County commissioner between returning a Republican incumbent to office or electing the first Democrat to the position in a decade.
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COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is asking white-tailed deer hunters to consider harvesting an extra deer to help feed Ohio families. The Division of…
American Heritage Days set for Oct. 3 & 4 at South Park in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The vivid history of Gen. James Hedges and Col. William Crawford, two local celebrities from the Colonial period, will be among the stories recounted during American Heritage Days…
‘Do hard things’: Pastor Mark Lehman takes on 60K for his 60th birthday in bid to help others
M1 Church Pastor Mark Lehman will begin his journey Sunday at 2 a.m.
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Sept. 25: Mansfield-area high school football roundup
Attica Seneca E. allows no points against Bucyrus Attica Seneca E.’s defense throttled Bucyrus, resulting in a 41-0 shutout in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 25. Attica Seneca E. stormed in front of Bucyrus 21-0 to begin the second quarter. The Tigers’ offense steamrolled in front for…
Dan Dickman’s legacy takes center stage at 2026 Business Appreciation Luncheon
Those who knew him remembered the mentor, advocate and community leader who helped others see a path forward, often when they could not see one themselves.
Mount Vernon remains undefeated at home with 2-0 win over Madison in boys soccer
The Jackets take a seven-game winning streak into Monday’s game at Lexington.
Willard man sentenced to 24 years in prison for child sexual abuse and firearms offenses
TOLEDO – A 46-year-old man was sentenced to federal prison for sending and receiving child pornography through a social media platform and for committing firearms offenses. Ricardo Gibson, of Willard, was sentenced to 292 months (24.33 years) in prison by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick after pleading guilty in…
18 Ohio Medicaid providers indicted on fraud charges
COLUMBUS — Indictments filed this week by the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson accuse 18 Medicaid providers of stealing more than $355,000 from the government healthcare program for the needy. “No matter the scale, Medicaid fraud is a crime against taxpayers and the Ohioans who rely on the…
Columbus pedestrian killed in I-71 crash in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed Thursday night while standing on I-71 near mile post 147, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Brandon Miller, 38, of Columbus, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Morrow County Emergency Services,…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Yellow Jackets can be deadly
I recently got a call from a lady who told me bees exploded out of the ground in her yard and started swarming her. That’s way more excitement than this old man wanted. She was at a Hillsdale football game and said that she heard that several bee-like insects had…
COLUMN: I drank, gambled and found God at the Little Brown Jug
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Richland County Land Bank to host Oct. 3 program for buyers interested in Shelby Second Street homes
The meeting will include information on construction timelines, buyer eligibility requirements and a detailed description of the homes. Lenders will be available to meet with potential homebuyers about their financing options.
Richland County commissioners proclaim Friday ‘Dolly Parton Day,’ make funding plans for Imagination Library
“Dolly Parton was such a precious person on this earth, and it is very, very sad to see her go,” said Richland Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Chaya.
ODNR invites visitors to celebrate Ohio Heritage Days at Malabar Farm State Park
LUCAS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites families, history enthusiasts, and park visitors to Malabar Farm State Park for the annual Ohio Heritage Days celebration on Saturday, Sep. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event highlights Ohio’s cultural and agricultural…
Jackman selected executive director of Independent Living Center of North Central Ohio
Dan Jackman brings more than 33 years of professional public service, leadership, community advocacy and human services experience.
Big personalities, low payments: Buckeye Superstore of Shelby celebrates 20th anniversary
You need a big personality to sell cars. Ralph Mahalak Jr. has it in spades.
Beatbox flute, epic soundscapes, and a hometown composer: PROJECT Trio returns to the Mansfield Symphony
Fourteen years after their first performance with the Mansfield Symphony, PROJECT Trio returns to the Renaissance Theatre stage on Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 PM for Game On! The Sound of Play, part of the OhioHealth Symphony Series. Conducted by Music Director Octavio Más-Arocas, the concert pairs one of the…
Ontario’s Remy embraces change as recruitment gains momentum
Ontario High School football player Trey Remy is the guest this week on the on the Inside the Lines podcast.
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