Team Peter: Loudonville 10-year-old publishes second book
Peter Heath recently published his second book, “The Adventures of Marshmallow and Peter: Peter’s Wish Trip.”
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Madison advanced to the Elite Eight for a second straight season with a 7-0 win over Ontario in the Division III regional semifinal at Ashland University’s Deb Miller Field on…
Mansfield Juneteenth celebration levels up parade, festival debut at new, expanded location
MANSFIELD — Mansfield is gearing up for its biggest celebration of freedom and unity yet as the annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival returns June 13, now hosted at its new location: Mansfield…
The Brickyard turns up the volume for another summer of Final Fridays
MANSFIELD — Warm evenings, lawn chairs and live music will soon return to downtown Mansfield as the Final Friday Concert Series kicks off another summer at The Brickyard. “I am…
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After the storm, 33 Forever’s Birthday Walk a scene of healing
As lightning lit up the sky outside, rain-soaked sponsors of 33 Forever’s Birthday Walk carried their booths from the Carrousel’s lawn to shelter inside, lining up alongside two children’s birthday parties already underway. Attendees who had come prepared to walk 3.3 km downtown (starting promptly at 11:33am) followed them inside. And…
The Shelby Foundation awards more than $111K in scholarships to graduating seniors
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of more than$111,000 in scholarships this year, continuing its commitment to expanding educational opportunities and investing in students’ futures. For the Shelby High School Class of 2026, the Foundation awarded $95,500 through 30 scholarship funds. In total, 48 scholarships…
Unearth a Story: MRCPL kicks off summer reading program June 1
MANSFIELD, OH – The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) invites community members of all ages to embark on a prehistoric adventure this summer. Launching June 1 and running through July 25, the 2026 Summer Library Program challenges participants to “Unearth a Story” through reading, learning, playing, and discovery. The dinosaur-themed…
Turning movement into music: The Autism Center adds Soundbeam technology
ONTARIO — Children attending The Autism Center this fall will create music with a wave of the hand, a tilt of the head or even the movement of a wheelchair. Soundbeam, an assistive music technology system using ultrasonic sensors to detect motion, will become part of the center’s therapy services…
iHeart Media Mansfield and Marion announce retirement of longtime market president Margie Tasseff
iHeartMedia announced Monday that local President Margie Tasseff will retire, effective June 1 after a four-decade career.
Madison Middle School named Purple Star school
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Military-connected children often face unique challenges. They may move frequently or experience the deployment of a parent. These situations can impact their education and emotional wellbeing. Madison Middle School was recently recognized for its efforts to support those students with a Purple Star Award from the Ohio Department…
News Man Weekly: Memorial Day reflections, Buc-ee’s momentum and the road to the 100th episode
Momentum for Buc-ee’s. Former drug house up for sale. A parking lot near the B&O Trail connector. All this week on the News Man Weekly podcast.
Mansfield Shakespeare Company offering ‘Hamlet’ outdoors at South Park June 19-21
The Mansfield Shakespeare Company is presenting William Shakespeare’s legendary tragedy, “Hamlet,” performed outdoors in Mansfield’s South Park.
Memorial Day: Retired U.S. Army general ‘proud to be an Ohioan because of places like Richland County’
Gen. Christopher J. Dziubek said Monday seeing just one thing convinced him Richland County believes in honoring its military dead.
Lucas High School honors its Class of 2026
The newest batch of Lucas High School alumni turned their tassels on Sunday.
Clear Fork High School graduates 132 students in Class of 2026
The newest batch of Clear Fork High School alumni began their next chapter Sunday afternoon.
Lexington High School welcomes 191 new alumni as Class of 2026 graduates
The LHS Class of 2026 celebrated graduation Sunday evening as 191 students received diplomas.
Mansfield Christian graduates 51 seniors during Sunday commencement ceremony
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Christian School Class of 2026 crossed the stage Sunday afternoon, joining the school’s alumni ranks during a commencement ceremony. The 51-member class celebrated the milestone at Storyside Church alongside family, friends and faculty members. Class President Riley Patrick and honors representative Kendall Wushinske delivered student addresses…
Shelby High School graduates 153 members from the Class of 2026 on Sunday afternoon
Shelby High School graduated 153 members in the Class of 2026 on Sunday afternoon in the high school gymnasium.
Shelby councilman resigned from Mansfield City Schools ‘under threat of termination or non-renewal’
Nathan Martin submitted his “voluntary irrevocable” resignation “for personal reasons” on April 24, according to files obtained by Richland Source.
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