Big personalities, low payments: Buckeye Superstore of Shelby celebrates 20th anniversary
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Plymouth Village Council backs major water line fix, gives voice to independent candidate
Pipes, pavement and politics shared the spotlight at Monday night’s village council meeting.
Richland County voters in 4 precincts headed to new Shiloh polling sites in November
The Richland County Board of Elections has permanently retired four former voting sites around the Shiloh area.
History Knox goes to Heritage Days at Malabar Farm on Sept. 26 & 27
LUCAS — Wish me luck, friends. Ohio Heritage Days is coming up again at Malabar Farm State Park, on Sept. 27 and 27, and I will be once again selling…
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Stop with the wet weather already; I gotta mow my yard!
MANSFIELD — Need to mow your yard? Me too, but it’s probably going to be a few more days. Sarah Potes, director of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency passed along the forecast Tuesday afternoon from the National Weather Service. Here are the expected weather impacts for the coming week:…
Shelby board of education honors excellence in athletics, academics
The Sep. 21 board of education meeting celebrated all things Shelby. Students were honored for their perfect scores in Ohio state testing, as were the members of Shelby’s state-championship track teams.
State Auditor: Thousands of ineligible Ohioans enrolled in Medicaid programs
COLUMBUS — Ohioans who do not meet eligibility requirements to receive health care and related assistance continue to receive those benefits, a recent review of the Medicaid program by the Auditor of State’s Office determined. In fact, 3 percent of those sampled had resources beyond those allowed, including several people…
Main Street Improvement Project enters closing stages of work in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Officials marked another week of progress on the Main Street Improvement Project. “We’re getting closer to the finish line, and we’re excited to see everything come together,” stated Downtown Mansfield Inc. in a press release issued Tuesday. (Video by Larry Phillips, managing editor of Richland Source) “Thank you…
Ohio prep football notebook highlights Lex, Colts, Ontario, Shelby and Lucas standouts
We’ve reached the halfway point of the Ohio high school football regular season. Now the weather gets colder, more wet and a brisk wind is often in play. Here’s a look at the youngsters who made waves on Ohio’s fields last week. Lexington’s Cam Glennon led the Minutemen to a…
Mid-Ohio ESC awarded speech-language pathology & school psychology regional consultant grant
MANSFIELD – The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) has been awarded funding to continue its work through the Speech-Language Pathologist and School Psychologist Regional Consultant initiative for the 2026–2027 school year. The initiative provides regional professional learning, consultation and targeted coaching to strengthen speech-language pathology and school psychology services across…
Taking the wheel: Shelby City Council defines, offers legislation for bikes
No city in Richland County is more known for bikes than Shelby. But what is a bike? City Council answered that question Monday night.
Paws, partnership and a new chapter at Sterkel Park
MANSFIELD — Sterkel Park has a place for everyone — including Mansfield’s four-legged residents. Community leaders gathered Monday afternoon to celebrate the completion of improvements at the Sterkel Dog Park, a project that brought the Mansfield Rotary Club, local businesses, the city and other community partners together. “This has been…
Madison Twp. fire department seeks grant for new airpacks and bottles
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township firefighters are looking to replace aging equipment before it reaches the end of its service life. The township’s fire department is pursuing a grant that could help with the cost of new airpacks and air bottles. Captains Wes Green and Mike Shears have been in…
Weather changes closure of S. Main St. in Mansfield for Ohio 13 resurfacing project
MANSFIELD — Mother Nature’s wrath of rain has impacted an Ohio 13 resurfacing project, which in turn will affect Mansfield-area drivers. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, State Route 13 northbound and southbound, from Hanley Road to Chilton Avenue, will have lane closures for a resurfacing project. Traffic will…
Madison teacher Matt Godsil headlines Kokosing Valley Arts Alliance workshop at Woodward Opera House in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — The Kokosing Valley Arts Alliance (KVAA) will welcome accomplished Ohio landscape painter and longtime Madison art teacher Matt Godsil for a free Arts Alliance Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the historic Woodward Opera House in downtown Mount Vernon. The event is…
Shelby announces 2026 Homecoming Court
SHELBY — Shelby High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. The girls include: Karlie Walp, Chloe Mahek, Braylee Sturts, Anna Will, and Courtney Howarth. The boys include: Lennon Brady, Brady Bowman, Michael Shepherd, Griffin Yeager, and Eason Gao. The king and queen will be crowned on Friday, Sept. 25,…
Willard man dies after last week’s crash with truck driven by Mansfield man
NEW HAVEN – A Willard man died Sunday after a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 16 in Huron County, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Edwin Lynch, 74, of Willard, suffered serious injuries at the scene. He was later flown to Cleveland Metro Hospital where he…
Richland County to celebrate Dolly Parton Day and encourage support for local Imagination Library
MANSFIELD — Richland County will recognize Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day in honor of her longstanding commitment to children, early literacy and giving communities the opportunity to help young readers thrive. Richland County Commissioners Daryl Banks, Cliff Mears and Tony Vero, along with Richland Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie…
Madison salutes fall sports seniors & their parents in ceremony
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison High School honored its seniors and their parents on Friday night at Madison High School. The following photos were provided by Madison High School teacher Jennifer Branstetter.
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