Severe wind, thunderstorms expected to blow through the region Sept. 9
MANSFIELD — North central Ohio could be in the path of a strong storm on Wednesday night, according to Sarah Potes, director of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. The…
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U.S. Marshals: 79 reported missing children found in Ohio
COLUMBUS – A total of 79 reported missing children have been found in Ohio during Operation Meridian, according to the United States Marshals Pete Elliott, of Northern Ohio and, Michael…
Mohican among Ohio lodges selected to host Sept. 12 drone show
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in partnership with Great Ohio Lodges, invites visitors to experience “Remember, Lights in the Sky” on Saturday, Sept. 12. Nine state park…
Mansfield’s Blood Prison is getting ready to welcome you — if you dare
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State Reformatory has housed thousands of prisoners. This fall, it will house a whole new crop of terrified visitors. The immersive haunted attraction will return to…
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Mansfield Fire Department helps rescue parrot from atop tall tree along Shady Lane on Sunday
“For our crew, it became a perfect opportunity for ladder training while helping reunite a family with their adventurous parrot.”
A Stroll Through the Garden: Serviceberry is a native American favorite
What fruit-bearing tree I would grow in my garden if I had space for only one? My choice has always been the Serviceberry, or Shadbloom, or Amelanchier, which is a tall shrub or small tree. This plant has been one of my favorite landscape trees. As a matter of fact,…
Worshipers trade pews for lawn chairs at 4th annual Welcome Home Fest in Mansfield
Damien Beauford started Welcome Home Fest four years ago to unite Christians from across the region and provide a non-traditional opportunity for worship, baptism and evangelism.
‘It never gets any easier, you just get tougher’: How a Lexington grad conquered West Point
Joanna Halfhill from Lexington never set out to become the third-ranked graduate in West Point’s Class of 2025.
Lexington boys, girls cross country teams shine at Ashland Invitational on Saturday
Seniors Will Hooper and John Bartone both finished in the top 10 and Lexington took fifth-place as a team.
Sid & Nancy Hall selected Richland County’s 2026 Senior Citizens of the Year
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. honored outstanding senior citizens from across its nine-county service area during the 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards, took place Aug. 26 in Ontario. Approximately 100 guests attended the event to celebrate the accomplishments, contributions, and lasting impact of this…
A generational gift: Mansfield’s new heritage tree a symbol of America’s resilience, togetherness
“I look forward to folks for generations being able to take some shade under this tree, which we could use today,” Mayor Jodie Perry said.
Ohio father and son convicted for their roles in murder of USPS mail carrier
CLEVELAND – A federal jury convicted a father and son Thursday for their roles in the pre-meditated murder of an on-duty United States Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier in March of 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. After a nearly two-week-long trial in…
11-year-old killed when truck strikes Wayne County house
An 11-year-old boy was killed when a truck struck a house just before midnight on Friday night, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
From factory floors to the Hall of Fame: NCOIM inducts 6 new Champions of Industry
MANSFIELD — Some built companies. Some created jobs. One was Mansfield’s first inventor. All of them shaped the community. North Central Ohio’s manufacturing history lives in the stories of the region’s leaders. About NCOIM The North Central Ohio Industrial Museum showcases the region’s industrial history, from the people, places and…
Colts get defensive in win over Lexington
BELLVILLE — Gang Green lowered the boom Friday night at the Colt Corral. Clear Fork limited Lexington to 134 yards of total offense and the defense didn’t surrender a point in a 17-7 win over the Minutemen. Lexington’s lone score came on an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by…
Sept. 4: Mansfield-area high school football roundup
Pataskala Watkins Memorial dominates Mansfield Senior Pataskala Watkins Memorial left no doubt on Friday, controlling Mansfield Senior from start to finish for a 41-7 victory in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 4. The first quarter gave the Warriors a 27-0 lead. Offense was nothing but a rumor…
Bowman’s exploits power Shelby past ancient rival Bellevue in battle of unbeatens
SHELBY — For generations Shelby and Bellevue battled for Northern Ohio League football supremacy. Those taut, tight battles led to a simmering rivalry. Today the two schools no longer share a conference affiliation. But the spirited rivalry often makes for an intriguing matchup. Such was the case on Friday night,…
Sparking greatness: Mansfield alumni returning to inspire next generation of Tygers
Mansfield Senior High will host its first SPARK Conference later this month in collaboration with Mansfield UMADAOP and We ACT.
Ohio teachers can bring the great outdoors to the classroom for free
COLUMBUS – Ohio: Wild at Heart, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ movie and educational experience, is available for schools to play in classrooms. In fall 2025, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and MacGillivray Freeman Films invited audiences to experience the film in giant-screen theaters. The film is now…
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