Wildlife officer cadet from north central Ohio begins training for outdoor career
COLUMBUS – The 33rd Ohio Wildlife Officer Training Academy is underway with nine cadets training to become wildlife officers for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, including…
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Aug. 28: Mansfield-area high school football roundup
Madison spanks Caledonia River Valley Mansfield Madison unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Caledonia River Valley 41-12 Friday in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 28. Neither…
Ashland County Humane Society helps state seize 72 dogs from Loudonville operation
Fifty adult dogs and 22 puppies were removed from the breeder, according to Tiffany Meyer, director of the Ashland County Humane Society.
Power & passion: Mansfield athlete’s weight-loss journey turns into bronze medal
Nunes-Quimby spent the first three decades of her life away from athletics. That changed when her kids started taekwondo. Nunes-Quimby, 150 pounds heavier than she is today, began taking fitness…
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From lambs to Rams: New principals at Madison Primary say they plan to raise the bar
Principal Jessica Shaffner and Assistant Principal Regan Pore will be leading Madison Primary, a newly-consolidated PreK-2nd grade building at the former Madison South.
Husted: Helping Ohioans afford their first home
Dear friends and neighbors, For many Ohio families, owning a home is a cornerstone of their American Dream. Unfortunately, for too many working families, that dream feels out of reach. I believe hard work should open the door to opportunity, and that includes making it easier to achieve the goal…
Ohio AG announces $17.1B multistate settlement with Meta for safety measures on Instagram, Facebook
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement on Wednesday with Meta that will require the company to implement sweeping new safety measures designed to better protect children and teens on Instagram and Facebook. “With this historic settlement, Meta agrees to establish meaningful protections…
Mansfield man killed in Tuesday night motorcycle crash
MANSFIELD – A Mansfield man was killed Tuesday night after a motorcycle crash, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Wesley Perdue, 27, of Mansfield, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol stated. The incident took place on South Trimble Road near West Cook Road in Madison Township, at…
Step by step: Zan’s Mission laces up for 2nd annual Autism Walk
MANSFIELD — The finish line means more than the end of the walk for Zan’s Mission. The second annual Zan’s Mission Autism Walk will raise money to help the organization continue offering family events, expand its outreach and provide more services to families in the community. The walk takes place…
Two Mansfield men arrested as METRICH Enforcement Unit recovers 2 kilos of cocaine
The METRICH Enforcement Unit, assisted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, conducted the operation, targeting two vehicles suspected of transporting large quantities of cocaine.
Loudonville receives $1.78M for Main Street bike lanes, pedestrian improvements
Improvements in Loudonville will add 5-foot-wide bike lanes, with a 2-foot buffer, on Main Street from Spring Street to Brentwood Drive.
Trump: $3.15 million to expand pharmacy connectivity throughout rural Ohio communities
The Trump Administration announced Wednesday that $3.15 million investment is being delivered to strengthen pharmacy connectivity and improve care across rural communities in Ohio through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The investments will connect independent and retail pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, and outpatient hospital pharmacies across Ohio’s…
Ohio Express highlights Heart of the City Cruise-In on Aug. 29 at Richland County Fairgrounds
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Express returns as the headliner for the 29th anniversary Heart of the City Cruise-In on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. The Classic Car Show Charity event with free admission will be held at the Richland County Fairgrounds due to the ongoing Main Street…
Plymouth finishes renovations to village fire department
“The fire station is completed,” Councilman Matthew Patrick said. “We went through, saw some things we didn’t like and had them fixed … It looks absolutely great.”
Columbus man charged with threatening to murder U.S. Congressman and his family
ORLANDO, Fla. – Alex Justin Miller, 26, of Columbus, has been arrested and charged by criminal complaint with interstate transmission of a threat to injure, according to a Tuesday press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. If convicted, Miller faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal…
Public-private partnership brings new pavilion to Mansfield’s Prospect Park
Prospect Park holds a special place in the heart of Kristine Lindeman. It’s a true family connection that spans back generations.
Howard man killed in Tuesday morning utility task vehicle crash in Knox County
DANVILLE — A Howard man was killed Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash in Danville, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Eric G. Carpenter, 52, of Howard, succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene, the Patrol reported. The incident involved a utility task vehicle…
Mount Vernon company awarded $724K construction bid for Richland County Jail kitchen
Modern Builders was one of two companies that submitted bids for the project at the 18-year-old jail.
Kickoff returns run wild in Mansfield-area high school football openers
MANSFIELD — Three teams from Richland and Crawford Counties got the high school football season off to an explosive start last weekend. Players from Ontario, Colonel Crawford, and Plymouth (in 8-man football) returned the opening kickoff of the 2026 season for touchdowns. Colonel Crawford’s Parker Weithman returned his 99 yards…
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