MWCD talks Charles Mill and Pleasant Hill lake parks upgrades
A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house are planned for Aug. 1 at Charles Mill to celebrate the park’s new campground and welcome center.
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Plymouth adopts criminal offense for ‘pointing and discharging of a firearm’
Plymouth village council set into motion two ordinances and four resolutions Tuesday night. One ordinance adopted a new criminal offense, another integrated Plymouth into Richland County’s emergency response protocol.
What makes Ashland BalloonFest fly? A year of planning and a love for balloons
A large team of volunteers will again make the Ashland BalloonFest happen June 25-28.
Richland County commissioners say employee health insurance costs rising rapidly
Annual insurance premiums will have jumped 65 percent since 2022 if projections for next year materialize.
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Auditions open July 12 & 13 for Mansfield Youth Theatre production of Newsies, Jr.
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre will host auditions for the Mansfield Youth Theatre production of Disney’s Newsies, Jr. Auditions will take place on Sunday, July 12, from 2:30 to 5 p.m., and on Monday, July 13, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Renaissance’s Theatre 166 venue, located at 166…
Milestone tribute: Bill and Judy Hess celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Bill and Judy Hess of Shelby are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on June 25th 1976 at Clay Memorial Lutheran Church in Mansfield, OH. They have shared 50 years of love, faith, family, and devotion to one another. Bill and Judy have been blessed with four children:…
Richland County releases list of marriage applications May 28 through June 17
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of marriage applications applied for at the Richland County Probate Court from May 28 through June 17. These are enclosed in four consecutive PDFs at the bottom of this story. The reports are courtesy of Ema Pritchard, deputy clerk of the Richland County…
News Man Weekly: Speed bumps, DORAs and recapturing the music of Mansfield’s Ohio Express
What can fire up an old curmudgeon newsman’s heart more than the U.S. soccer team in the World Cup? Not much.
FBI: Two more arrests made in UFC plot involving Danville teen
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two more men were arrested by the FBI since Friday in a fast-moving investigation of a plot to attack the June 14 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 event at the White House, according to a press release issued Monday by the U.S. Department of Justice. William…
Ashland disabled Navy vet to ride in Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure with a stop in Shelby
Approaching her 60th birthday in September, McGarity has dealt with issues in her right foot since she was 10 years old.
1 woman dead, 3 others hurt, including 2 children, in Holmes County crash
MILLERSBURG — One woman is dead and three others were injured after a Holmes County crash on Sunday night, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Renee Troyer, 49, of Millersburg, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol stated. Laura L. Troyer, 32, of Millersburg, was flown by Metro…
Former MANCI inmate eligible for death penalty if convicted of killing cellmate
At the time of the alleged murder, Craig was serving 15 years to life in MANCI for an aggravated murder conviction in Cuyahoga County in 2009.
Fiberarts Guild weaves together tradition, creativity and community
This article was written by Brooke Badgley, a 2026 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. LUCAS — Inside the Berry House at Malabar Farm State Park, the steady rhythm of spinning wheels and the quiet conversations of crafters tell a story that has been unfolding for more than 30 years. The…
No seats, no problem: Renaissance Theatre begins ‘Road to 100’ transformation
MANSFIELD — Visitors to the Renaissance Theatre this summer may notice something strikingly different: the seats in the historic auditorium have been fully removed, marking a significant step forward in a comprehensive renovation effort that is already well underway. This visible transformation is part of the “Road to 100,” a…
Largemouth bass at Clear Fork Reservoir are calling to Richland County anglers
MANSFIELD — Ohio’s public lakes and reservoirs are excellent places to fish for hybrid-striped bass, crappie, black bass, and catfish, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Summer is a great time to grab a fishing pole and head to the nearest body of water…
10 questions Ohio State’s top football recruit Jamier Brown
Discover how top Ohio State football recruit Jamier Brown excels on the track and field.
Greenwich woman, 38, killed in one-car crash early Sunday morning
A 38-year-old Greenwich woman died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash, according to the state patrol.
A natural talent: Newark’s Lexie Miller crowned Miss Ohio
ASHLAND — Confidence hasn’t always come easily for Lexie Miller. But she exuded it on Saturday night, strutting across the Miss Ohio stage in a floor length gown and belting out a classic hit by Aretha Franklin. After a final night of competition, Miller was crowned this year’s Miss Ohio at…
Two years, two titles: Ontario’s Briella Van Harlingen captures Soap Box Derby title
MANSFIELD — Briella Van Harlingen first found Soap Box Derby racing while watching other racers downtown. Now, the 13-year-old from Ontario is a repeat champion after winning Saturday afternoon at the 88th Annual North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby. “It feels really good,” Van Harlingen said of keeping her championship…
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