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No seats, no problem: Renaissance Theatre begins ‘Road to 100’ transformation
MANSFIELD — Visitors to the Renaissance Theatre this summer may notice something strikingly different: the seats in the historic auditorium have been fully removed, marking a significant step forward in…
Largemouth bass at Clear Fork Reservoir are calling to Richland County anglers
MANSFIELD — Ohio’s public lakes and reservoirs are excellent places to fish for hybrid-striped bass, crappie, black bass, and catfish, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division…
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Chef Chris Jackson glided his spatula across the bottom of the pan, gently stirring the cherry cream pasta to keep the rich, creamy sauce from burning.
Ohio Conference of NAACP supports Governor’s call to repeal death penalty
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) strongly supports Governor DeWine’s official statement calling for the abolition of the death penalty. The NAACP has been unequivocally opposed to the death penalty for over 50 years, most recently reaffirming our stance in 2022. According to…
Madison school board terminates teacher Abby Radabaugh
The Madison Local school board voted Wednesday to terminate the contract of a teacher accused of improper behavior towards students.
Letter to the Editor: Ohio’s school funding system is broken
A need for change is here. If it was not already abundantly clear, our current system is broken. When failing school tax levies mean cutting educators for our children, then our system is broken. When the blue collared worker is drowning under medical debt, rent, groceries, and gas, then our…
Columbus Zoo announces vision for the John F. Wolfe aquarium
POWELL – The Columbus Zoo unveiled plans Friday for the John F. Wolfe Aquarium, a monumental new destination that will redefine aquatic wildlife experiences in the Midwest and mark the most ambitious project in the organization’s history. Made possible by a historic $50 million gift from The Robert F. Wolfe and…
Fish for free across Ohio June 20 & 21
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s annual free fishing days on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, give all residents a chance to fish at any public waterway without a license, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This includes Lake Erie and Ohio’s public lakes, reservoirs, streams,…
2026 Miss Ohio prelims wrap up; winner to be crowned Saturday
Miss Ohio week continues Friday evening at Archer Auditorium, 1440 King Road in Ashland, with the Miss Ohio Teen competition.
Shelby, Ontario graduates earn Rumpke scholarships
MANSFIELD — Recent Shelby High School graduate Natalie Korbas and Ontario High School graduate Hayden Saxton are the winners of the 2026 Rumpke Waste & Recycling Scholarship for Richland County. This scholarship awards $1,000 to two graduates in Richland County, pursuing a two- or four-year degree at an accredited institution,…
Marilyn John announces funding opportunities to benefit Ohioans with developmental disabilities
New grant opportunities are available through the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council.
Leadership Unlimited celebrates Class of 2026, outstanding alumnus at annual dinner
Leadership Unlimited honored 31 leaders at the 2026 Alumni Dinner & Class Commencement on June 11 at Dan Lew Exchange.
Richland County commissioners OK $1.1 million for chip-and-seal, paving projects
The work will be done on nearly 25 miles of county roads, according to county Engineer Adam Gove.
New information, photos released in probe of planned White House attack by Danville man
EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this story stated that Tycen Proper was enrolled at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (College on the report). The Knox County Sheriff’s Office stated that information was not accurate in its original report. DANVILLE — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has released a 211-page document…
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus detected in Mansfield, says Richland Public Health
Richland Public Health officials have been notified that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in the city of Mansfield.
Madison Local Schools may sell former junior high property for $244K
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools is one step closer to selling the site of its former junior high school. The board of education voted Wednesday night to counter an offer to purchase the old junior high property for $244,150. Supt. Rob Peterson said the board is willing to accept…
Youth Movement: Four underclassmen among five area softball All-Ohioans
Youth was served when the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association unveiled the All-Ohio teams recently.
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