Hometown hero gets the ball: Clear Fork’s Blubaugh to start playoff opener for Astros
A.J. Blubaugh will start Game 1 of the best-of-three American League Wild Card Series between the Astros and Chicago White Sox at 5 p.m. at Daikin Park.
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Round and round: Reagan Collura’s journey brings her back to Richland Carrousel Park
There was only one question before Reagan Collura and her friends climbed aboard the carousel. Were they ready to ride?
Madison welcomes 5 former students to its teaching staff
All five teachers graduated from Madison Comprehensive High School between 2018 and 2021.
Thousands enjoy Malabar Farm State Park on Sunday during Ohio Heritage Days
Malabar Farm State Park threw open all of its doors this weekend. And thousands of residents took advantage of the invitation.
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A different kind of homecoming: SPARK Conference unites Mansfield Sr.’s past, present
“For our students, SPARK is about exposure, inspiration, and possibility,” said Mansfield Senior High School principal Kris Beasley. “It gives them an opportunity to hear from people who have taken different paths and to begin thinking about what their own future could look like.”
Ohio’s deer archery season runs Sept. 26 to Feb. 7
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is announcing the beginning of Ohio’s white-tailed deer archery hunting season set for Saturday, Sept. 26. The long-running season is open until Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027. Hunters may use crossbows, compound bows, recurve bows, and longbows to pursue…
Redland Rocket Man brings Jody Jamieson back to Little Brown Jug winner’s circle
See how Redland Rocket Man gave Jody Jamieson his first Little Brown Jug win in 19 years with a 1:49.4 victory at Delaware.
Game of the Year in Ohio? Big Walnut wins OT thriller at Ironton to remain unbeaten
IRONTON — Nolan Buirley and his Big Walnut teammates found a way against all odds. And they did it on hallowed ground in what some are calling the game of the year so far in Ohio high school football. The Golden Eagles rallied for an improbable 47-40 overtime win over…
Final Friday takes the Brickyard stage for the last time in 2026
MANSFIELD — Final Friday celebrated its last show in 2026 at the Brickyard stage in downtown Mansfield on Friday night. An evening of pleasant temperatures and exceptional live music featured the works of Jody and Najee, Frank Boyd Jr. and the Bonafide Truth, and Austin & the Sid Experience (Ur…
Madison seizes big plays, snaps long skid to upset Ashland
ASHLAND – Madison walked into Ashland’s Community Stadium on Friday with bad intentions after 11 consecutive losses to the Arrows. On the strength of three back-breaking plays, the Rams spoiled Ashland’s Homecoming night and stomped out years of frustration. The 21-7 victory – keyed by a pair of Camden Moysi…
Tygers score in final minute to subdue Lexinton for 1st win of the season
MANSFIELD — The lead flip-flopped like a jumping bean on the Arlin Field scoreboard Friday night — five times in total. When it blinked for the final time, Mansfield Senior had the better of it in a dramatic, 32-27 Ohio Cardinal Conference victory over Lexington. Braylon Fletcher scored three touchdowns…
Shepherd guides unbeaten Shelby to powerful performance vs. River Valley
SHELBY — Shelby’s awesome football season remained on course with yet another overpowering performance on Friday night. The Whippets sprinted out early and never looked back to earn a 54-0 victory against River Valley in Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference action. Quarterback Michael Shepherd accounted for six touchdowns, after racking up seven…
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…
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