Clear Fork boys, Ashland girls win Madison Invitational team titles
ASHLAND — The Madison Invitational was held Thursday at Ashland’s Community Stadium because of ongoing renovations at Madison’s STARTEK Stadium. Ashland won the girls team championship with 166 points. Clear…
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Bail denied to Ashland man charged with rape, kidnapping of 12 year-old
ASHLAND — April 14 is the next court appearance scheduled for an Ashland man charged with the kidnapping and rape of a 12-year-old girl. That 1:30 p.m. proceeding via Zoom…
Mystery creature seeks coffee, candy & art in Mansfield — clearly has good taste
The string of reports April 1 had Mansfield police working through the night to investigate — and working to calm public concerns on April 1.
RCCS: Drug use in Richland County homes linked to spike in child abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Richland County, Ohio and the United States.
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Downtown Shelby momentum continues with redevelopment of 19 Mansfield Ave.
SHELBY — The Milliron Foundation has acquired 19 Mansfield Ave. in Shelby and will redevelop it into apartments, the Shelby Community Improvement Corporation announced Tuesday. The redevelopment will include extensive renovations over the next three years, transforming the building into approximately 24 market-rate residential units, including a mix of one-…
Zan’s Mission hosts sensory-friendly Easter event for children with special needs
MANSFIELD — Tears filled Angela Crego’s eyes as she spoke about something she doesn’t often get to see her son experience. For Crego, that moment came Saturday morning at a sensory-friendly Easter event hosted by Zan’s Mission at First English Lutheran Church. “He feels included,” she said. “It’s nice to…
Section of Coul Street closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Coul Street between 5th Street and 6th Street. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the…
North American Music Awards shines light on rising Mansfield-area legends
MANSFIELD — A man with cerebral palsy made his way to the stage after being announced Best Alternative Rap Artist at the North American Music Awards (NAMA) on Saturday night at the Richland County Fairgrounds. “For someone like me – I’ve never won anything,” Brooklyn said, fighting tears. “Now you…
Severe weather means March will leave like a lion today & tonight
MANSFIELD — March will roar like a lion all across the region today and tonight as we gladly turn the calendar to April. Severe weather (what else?) could be on the way to north central Ohio again over the next 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. Multiple rounds…
Indoor? Outdoor? Open house allows residents to weigh in on Mansfield’s public pool ideas
What should Mansfield’s next public pool look like? Residents began answering that question Monday night — one sticker dot at a time.
News Man Weekly: Disc golf, West End Neighborhood Improvement and Jessica Gribben
Winter. Spring. Carl Hunnell is an equal opportunity season hater. Or maybe he just has a seasonal disorder. All four.
And the band played on: Ashland marching band overcomes theft of instruments to perform at Disney World
Every Ashland High School band member who made the trip to Florida was able to march Monday down Main Street, U.S.A.
Galion stops Shelby in MOAC opener
GALION — Emory Main had three hits and Kurt Hay drove in two runs as Galion knocked off Shelby 6-5 in Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference action Monday at Heise Park. The Tigers (2-0, 1-0) scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth to take the lead for good.…
St. Peter’s bake sale returns with treats — and a sense of family
MANSFIELD — The smell of sugar, fresh bread and almond filled the air as laughter and conversation echoed through the kitchen at St. Peter’s High School. Volunteers chopped, mixed and baked side by side, turning simple ingredients into Easter goodies — and a busy kitchen into something much deeper than…
Healing on the move: Wildflower Wellness redefines therapy in Knox and surrounding counties
MOUNT VERNON — Therapy doesn’t always happen under fluorescent lights and strict appointment slots. Sometimes, it starts on a living room floor, a nursery chair or even a trip to the hair salon. Wildflower Wellness brings care directly to clients across Knox and surrounding counties, rethinking what access to therapy…
How to keep kids safe from online sex crimes
ASHLAND — Children and teens use the internet everyday for learning at school, doing homework, playing games, perusing and posting on social media. A National Center for Health Statistics research article found roughly 50 percent of teenagers age 12 to 17 surveyed between July 2021 and December 2023 had 4…
Bite Club: Fast Eddie’s crowned favorite in Richland Source pizza poll
BELLVILLE — Pizza is personal. At its best, it’s tied to Friday-night family rituals, post-game celebrations, young love, and first dates. For some, the memories go back a generation or more. At its worst, pizza is a pat on the back for a job well done, when cash would have…
Healing Hearts Foundation to host Party in the Park May 30 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Healing Hearts Foundation of Ohio has announced its sixth annual Party in the Park, scheduled for Saturday, May 30 from noon to 4 p.m. at South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Avenue in Mansfield. The event will feature complimentary food beginning at noon, a variety of games, bingo, and…
Volunteers clear the way for Middle Park Disc Golf Course in Mansfield
Volunteers gathered Sunday to help remove little and debris from the historic 23-acre city green space.
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