Ontario City Council looks to keep data centers on hold for at least another six months
Ontario originally adopted the six-month moratorium in May as a preemptive measure.
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Special Needs Carrousel Event returns to Mansfield on Oct. 9
MANSFIELD — The Richland Carrousel Park will soon create an evening built around inclusion, community and rides for all. Amplix is set to host its fifth annual Special Needs Carrousel…
News Man Weekly: Mansfield native Timothy Beard, retired U.S. Navy admiral, recounts 34-year career
Timothy Beard has literally sailed the world since graduating from Mansfield Senior High School in 1962.
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Ohio Prep Football Notebook: Shelby & Ontario pointing to Friday night’s showdown
COLUMBUS — Week 7 of the 2026 high school football season is in the books. But north central Ohio fans are looking ahead to Week 8 with vigor. The game of the year will take place at Shelby High School when Ontario arrives for a battle of unbeatens. Ontario will…
CHAP invites local families to 2026 Community Baby Shower on Oct. 8
MANSFIELD – The Community Health Access Project (CHAP), alongside healthcare and community partners from across Richland County, will host the 2026 Richland County Community Baby Shower on Thursday, Oct. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield. Expecting parents, new parents, caregivers, and families are…
18-year-old pleads guilty in crash that killed off-duty Ohio police officer
JACKSON — An 18-year-old from Jackson County has admitted his involvement in a crash last year that killed an off-duty Wellston police officer and injured another, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced Tuesday. The defendant, who has since moved to Athens County, pleaded guilty Monday to a second-degree felony count of…
Lucas Local Schools keeps 4-star rating on Ohio School Report Cards
The district exceeded state standards on five out of six metrics.
GoodTimes/BadTimes brings the music of Led Zeppelin to the Renaissance
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The music of one of rock’s most legendary bands comes to the Renaissance Theatre when GoodTimes/BadTimes: The Led Zeppelin Experience takes the Main Stage on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 PM. The concert is part of the Avita Health System Concert Series. GoodTimes/BadTimes celebrates the unmistakable sound…
Loudonville Street Fair begins: Here’s what to know before you go
LOUDONVILLE — Hungry for fair food and live music? No need to wait. The 2026 Loudonville Street Fair starts today and runs through Oct. 10 in downtown Loudonville. Presented by the Loudonville Agricultural Society, the 148th annual street fair is also celebrating the 150th birthday of Charles F. Kettering. Fair-goers…
Shelby City Council postpones funding for alley following debate
The legislation Martin brought to Monday’s meeting saw $15,000 for the project appropriated for the street fund. Instead of the general fund, however, money was to be directed from police wages.
Madison Twp. residents raise concerns over Beal Road work
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Residents questioned the work done on Beal Road during Monday evening’s Madison Township trustees meeting. Tom Cook and Jean Wrasse raised concerns about whether the work would hold up through the winter. “You never paved Beal Road, you just patched,” Cook said. “When winter comes, I’m just…
Here are the best movies & moments from Yellow Springs Film Festival
YELLOW SPRINGS — The unwritten rule at film festivals is that you treat celebrities like normal people. So when Dave Chappelle showed up at Saturday night’s after-party, there were no photos, requests for selfies or crowds gathering around — he was just another human at the fiesta. Don’t worry; I…
Mansfield City Council to vote on $156K federal grant to aid fire department
The MFD has been selected for a $156,752 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to fund firefighter overtime, specialized training and equipment.
Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board selects Aubrie Hall new director
Aubrie Hall most recently served as executive director of NAMI Richland County, a post she held for two and a half years.
Richland County Transit offers service to the Board of Elections during early voting
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) will once again offer service to the Board of Elections (BOE) at the Longview Center, weekdays during early voting. From Oct. 6 through Oct. 30, passengers can request an on-call stop at the BOE on West Longview when traveling Route 5 (Springmill/Bowman) or Route…
Eerie Galion Walks return Oct. 9, 16 & 23
GALION — For the third consecutive year, Eerie Galion Walks return this fall with more chilling tales and paranormal intrigue, beginning on Friday, Oct. 9, and continuing on the next two successive Friday evenings, Oct. 16 and Oct. 23. This unforgettable experience, unique to north central Ohio, invites participants on…
Kingwood Center among five Richland County businesses seeking liquor options Nov. 3
The requests cover businesses in Mansfield and Shelby, with each question applying to a specific location and outlining which types of alcohol the business wants to sell and when.
Manufacturing Day connects 387 Crawford County students with local career opportunities
CRAWFORD COUNTY — The Crawford Partnership, in collaboration with Richland Manufacturing Coalition (RMC), brought together 387 tenth-grade students from six Crawford County school districts and nine local businesses for Manufacturing Day on Thursday, Oct. 1. Students from Bucyrus, Buckeye Central, Colonel Crawford, Crestline, Galion, and Wynford participated in workplace tours…
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