North End Farmers Market returns June 18 with new location, themes and expanded community activities
“Moving the farmers market to the new GROW by NECIC location gives us the opportunity to create more than just a place to shop,” NECIC President and CEO Matthew Scruggs…
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Jumping back into tradition: Central Elementary students raise $4,200 for Kids Heart Challenge
LEXINGTON — A few students at Central Elementary spent recess practicing jump rope tricks. Others asked family members to donate to a cause that was recently introduced to them. Together,…
Oh, the places you’ll go: ‘Seussical the Musical Jr.’ opens Friday at the Mansfield Playhouse
The Mansfield Playhouse wraps up its historic 100th season with a children’s musical production of classic characters brought together on stage.
No foul play suspected after Mansfield woman found dead at U.S. 30 rest stop
MANSFIELD — Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Mansfield Post are investigating after a woman was found dead at a rest area Tuesday morning. Troopers received a call around…
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Going the distance: Lexington’s Hughes caps historic career with another state track title
Lexington senior Latrell Hughes defended his state championship in the 800-meter run Sunday in record-setting fashion.
Madison announces academic honorees for final grading period of the year
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools has announced its academic honorees for the final grading period of the 2025-26 school year. All A’s (4.0 GPA) SENIORS Payton Bartolomea, Megan Bays, Elizabeth (Libby) Bekeleski, Madison Berry, Myla Blankenship, Julianna Boliantz, Scott Calderhead, Courtney Cyrus, Emily Daugherty, Lillian DeLong, Timothy Ellis, Nathan…
Shelby 4×100-meter relay teams both claim state titles Saturday
The boys and girls 4×100-meter relay teams from Shelby both claimed state titles Saturday at Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
State Fire Marshal shares 2 easy tips to make your home safer
In recognition of Older Americans Month, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal is emphasizing key fire safety practices that can help protect Ohio’s older adults, especially in the event of a fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), people aged 65 and older are twice as likely to…
Corey Hager to bring arena-level country energy to Richland Carrousel Park on Friday
Rising country star Corey Hager has opened shows for two dozen No. 1 artists, including Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen.
Ministry & Community: A chat with Pastor Raymond Cochran Jr.
MANSFIELD — Pastor Raymond Cochran Jr. recently sat down with Effie James on his podcast, Beyond the Scoreboard, to talk about the role churches can and should have in in local communities. Pastor Cochran talked about his commitment to community service projects and expanding his ministry outside the walls of…
Mansfield Senior graduate Zetta Anderson selected as mayor’s summer intern
Zetta Anderson, a Mansfield Senior High school graduate and a senior at Miami University, has been hired as Mayor Jodie Perry’s summer intern.
Clear Fork’s Hoeflich reaches state podium in high jump
COLUMBUS — Mother Nature is not a high school track fan. Storms rolled through central Ohio on Saturday, causing two delays at the state track meet inside Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. The first delay came during the Division I preliminaries, causing a pause in the action for about…
Hughes’ blistering anchor leg powers Lexington to defend state title in 4×800 relay
COLUMBUS — The strategy was simple for Lexington’s Nathan Reed, Trevor Reed and Will Hooper: Get the baton to anchor man Latrell Hughes. The Minutemen defended their state title in the 4×800 relay on the opening day of the Division II state meet at Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium,…
Roundabout construction to close Lex-Springmill/Home roads June 15 for 120 days
Plans for a roundabout at the intersection of Lexington-Springmill and Home roads have been in the works since 2022.
Shelby’s Henkel shatters state record to repeat as long jump champion
COLUMBUS — Shelby’s Madison Henkel made history on Saturday. The senior long jumper broke the Division III state meet record and the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium record with a leap of 19 feet, 11.5 inches to repeat as state champion. Five of Henkel’s six jumps were better than 19 feet.…
66-year-old woman dies in Mansfield hospital after 2-vehicle crash in Ashland County
MOHICAN TOWNSHIP – A North Ridgeville woman was killed after a two-vehicle crash Friday in Mohican Township, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jeanette E. Vibbert, 66, was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and pronounced deceased shortly afterward, the Patrol stated. The crash occurred at 11:24 a.m. at the intersection…
Numbers decrease for Richland County hunters amid muddy spring turkey season
MANSFIELD — Luck was not on the side of Richland County’s spring turkey hunters, who saw their number dwindle amid a muddy season, according to statistics provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Local hunters bagged 190 birds during the spring campaign within the county’s borders. That total fell…
Land bank moves forward on scattered site affordable rentals
MANSFIELD — It’s been decades since specific pockets of Mansfield’s North End have experienced a new housing development. That may change with the construction of new rental housing units on 63 scattered sites throughout the city. The Richland County Land Bank board took the next step in that process during…
Lucas, Mansfield Christian, Crestview stars earn state placements in track finale
Richland County saw several podium placements in Divisions IV and V at the OHSAA Jesse Owens Track & Field State Championships.
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