Lucas Cubs extend county-best football playoff streak to 13 consecutive seasons
Lucas punched its ticket to the postseason for the 13th straight season when the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its final computer ratings and first-round playoff pairings Sunday.
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AU racks up second straight rout by thumping Kentucky Wesleyan
ASHLAND — One week after topping Thomas More on the road by a 48-10 count, the Ashland University football team earned yet another rout of a Kentucky-based Great Midwest Athletic…
15 years ago my cousin unlocked 56 exotic animals, triggering a bizarre story that drew national attention
I was just 7 years old when Terry Thompson released 56 exotic animals into the hills outside Zanesville before allegedly killing himself. It was 2011, and I wasn’t old enough…
Two Shelby tax renewals on Nov. 3 ballot for health department and city parks department
Shelby has two property tax levy renewals up for a vote: one going to the city’s parks department, the other to the city’s health department.
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Madison wins City Series for 3rd straight year by dumping Mansfield Sr.
MADISON TOWNSHIP — For a long time momentum was dressed in Mansfield Senior orange in the City Series. But Old Mo is a horse of a different color these days. Now it’s donning Madison green. Coach Kobi Johnson’s squad upended Mansfield Sr. 19-6 on Friday night at Ram Field for…
Shelby High School celebrates band seniors during final regular season football game
Shelby High School honored 21 seniors from its marching band on Friday night before the final regular season football game.
Land bank approves change order for added asbestos abatement at West Park Shopping Center
The board approved a change order from Erie Environmental of Port Clinton to account for additional asbestos found onsite.
SparkJoy ABA welcomes more than 100 children to sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat
ONTARIO — Children and their families were welcomed to the SparkJoy ABA sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat on Oct. 22 at its Ontario clinic. Designed to welcome children with disabilities, including autism, alongside their siblings and families, the event brought the community together for an evening of accessible, inclusive Halloween fun.…
438 eighth-grade students explore local careers during WAGE Tours
CRAWFORD COUNTY — Seven Crawford County Schools had 438 eighth-grade students spend a day (Oct. 15) visiting local businesses and learning about careers available close to home as part of the annual WAGE Tours. Coordinated by the Crawford Partnership, WAGE Tours give students a chance to step inside local workplaces,…
Ohio’s autumn colors are putting on a spectacular statewide show
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s state parks, forests, wildlife areas, and nature preserves are starting to display a dynamic palette of oranges, yellows, and reds – a breathtaking backdrop for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts for free. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) fall color report finds that hickories are showcasing their…
7 Ohioans ID’d in SNAP fraud cases exceeding $1.1 million total
CLEVELAND – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced Thursday several enforcement actions as part of a nationwide effort led by the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) targeting suspected fraudulent activity in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).…
Gorman-Rupp reports strong third-quarter financial results
MANSFIELD – The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) reported a strong financial picture in its third-quarter results, ending Sept. 30, 2026. “We are very pleased with our third-quarter results, which included record net sales, gross margin, and earnings per share,” said Scott A. King, President and CEO. “This marks the third…
23 years of giving: ‘Mayor of Richland County’ Doc Stumbo leads annual food drive in Mansfield
“The people of Richland County are great and they are giving. I figured they’d be tired of me asking for stuff,” Doc Stumbo said with a laugh.
Bucyrus man killed in four-vehicle crash in Marion
MARION – A Bucyrus man was killed Thursday in a four-vehicle crash in Marion, according to the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Thomas A. Brown, 41, of Bucyrus, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol stated. He was not wearing a safety belt at the time…
Monroe Township puts road levy renewal on November ballot
MONROE TOWNSHIP — The condition of Monroe Township roads will depend on the decision voters make at the polls Nov. 3. Voters will decide whether to renew a 0.75-mill property tax levy that funds the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of roads and bridges in Monroe Township, excluding the…
Scary Business Trick or Treat set for Sunday in Crestline
CRESTLINE – The Crestline Community Development Team (CCDT) is hosting Scary Business Trick or Treat from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 in downtown Crestline. The costume contest will take place at 5:15 p.m. on the patio at The Hub. Contest age groups are 0-2, 3-5, 6-10, 11-13, and…
Marshall Park becomes the vision for a memorial for military veterans in Ontario
A new memorial could give Ontario residents a place to reflect, remember and honor those who served. The Veterans Advisory Panel is looking to Marshall Park as its home.
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Ohio Issue 3 would add voter identification requirements to the state constitution. Here’s what the proposed amendment would change.
Ontario residents weigh in on proposed zoning code changes
ONTARIO — Ontario resident Craig Hunt said he has spent 25 years fighting like crazy against living in a business district. “It’s always fighting to maintain what I’ve got,” he said. Hunt noted multiple frustrations involving fences, overgrown shrubs and glaring lights from a nearby car lot. He fears proposed…
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