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…
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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,…
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…
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Mansfield Fire Dept. adds 3 new firefighters during Monday ceremony
Kaleb Armstrong, Owen Fike and Parker Herring joined the Mansfield Fire Department on Monday morning.
Got a toilet in your yard? Clear Fork Cheer might be behind it
BELLVILLE — A hot pink toilet sitting along the side of the road might raise a few eyebrows. For Clear Fork cheerleaders, those brightly decorated porcelain thrones have become a source of laughter, competition and a new way to connect with the community. Clear Fork Cheer launched its Traveling Spirit…
Bite Club: Brew’d Coffee & Donut Shop finds success in coffee and community
HAYESVILLE – When we lived closer to Hayesville, my family frequently stopped at Brew’d Coffee & Donut Shop for breakfast before spending the rest of the day together. I remember my daughter standing in front of the display case, carefully picking the perfect donut, usually the one with the most…
Sun shines on the 2026 Blueberry Festival parade through Lexington on Sunday afternoon
Though much of the Blueberry Festival was cancelled this year, the annual Sunday Fun Day Parade went off without a hitch.
Clothed in community: Mansfield FOP marks 30th year dressing 150 local kids for school
The Fraternal Order of Police William J. Taylor Lodge #32 hosted its 30th annual clothing shopping spree Sunday at the Possum Run Road Walmart.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Franklin Tree in bloom has become an extinct pleasure
A few years back, I visited my mom and saw that the Franklin Tree I had given her was blooming. It had been growing there for several years. That year, the weather was good, so the blossoms lasted late into the season. The tree was a bargain, and I almost…
On the same track: Churches unite for Festival of Hope at Mansfield Speedway
Festival of Hope brought thousands of people to the Mansfield Speedway for a free event with children’s activities, $20,000 in giveaways, a time of worship and inspirational messages.
Richland County releases list of marriage applications July 20 through Aug. 14
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of marriage applications applied for at the Richland County Probate Court from July 20 through Aug. 14. These are enclosed in four consecutive PDFs at the bottom of this story. The reports are courtesy of Ema Pritchard, deputy clerk of the Richland County…
Renovated historic homes offer unique getaway on North Bass Island
NORTH BASS ISLAND — Guests can now book their stay at historic homes on North Bass Island after the completion of a multi-year renovation effort. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is announcing the restoration of several historic island homes and the expansion of overnight lodging options on one of…
UPDATE: OVI checkpoint cancelled for Saturday on Trimble Road
The operation, funded by federal grant money, will run from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is designed to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
Miller Time: Ontario senior does it all in convincing win over Lexington
Gavin Miller rushed for a touchdown, threw for a touchdown and nearly returned a punt for a score as Ontario opened the season in style
Buckeye Central topples Crestline in Crawford County affair
NEW WASHINGTON — Longtime Crawford County rivals Crestline and Buckeye Central were reunited on Friday night for the opening of the high school football season. It was a much more pleasant affair for the Bucks, who fashioned a 35-7 victory over the visiting Bulldogs. (Photos by Tom Theodore)
Fast start, strong finish: Shelby seniors set the tone early in 54-0 shutout over Madison
The Shelby Whippets have a huge senior class on their 2026 football team. Those seniors were on display Friday night, especially Brady Bowman and Michael Shepherd.
Aug. 21: Mansfield-area high school football roundup
Shelby shuts out Madison A suffocating defense helped Shelby handle Madison 54-0 in Ohio high school football on Aug. 21. The first quarter gave Shelby a 26-0 lead over Madison. The Whippets opened a monstrous 33-0 gap over the Rams at the intermission. Shelby jumped to a 54-0 lead heading…
Shelby High School honors senior football players, cheerleaders as 2026 season begins
Shelby High School honored its senior football players and cheerleaders on Friday night.
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