It starts with us: Local leaders call for community wide approach to child abuse prevention
MANSFIELD — We are all responsible for preventing child abuse. That was the prevailing message at Wednesday’s rally hosted by Richland County Children Services in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month.…
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RCCS: Drug use in Richland County homes linked to spike in child abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Richland County, Ohio and the United States.
Mohican Covered Bridge closed in April for repairs
PERRYSVILLE — A spring stroll across the Mohican Covered Bridge will have to wait until May. The bridge is closed for road repairs through April 30, according to the Ohio…
Cedar Wood, Oak Wood apartments sales total over $11M in Richland County property transfers
RICHLAND COUNTY — Richland County’s March property transfers included two major apartment complex transfers, as Cedar Wood and Oak Wood Apartments had transfers totaling more than $11 million combined. Cedar…
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Severe weather means March will leave like a lion today & tonight
MANSFIELD — March will roar like a lion all across the region today and tonight as we gladly turn the calendar to April. Severe weather (what else?) could be on the way to north central Ohio again over the next 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. Multiple rounds…
Indoor? Outdoor? Open house allows residents to weigh in on Mansfield’s public pool ideas
What should Mansfield’s next public pool look like? Residents began answering that question Monday night — one sticker dot at a time.
News Man Weekly: Disc golf, West End Neighborhood Improvement and Jessica Gribben
Winter. Spring. Carl Hunnell is an equal opportunity season hater. Or maybe he just has a seasonal disorder. All four.
And the band played on: Ashland marching band overcomes theft of instruments to perform at Disney World
Every Ashland High School band member who made the trip to Florida was able to march Monday down Main Street, U.S.A.
Galion stops Shelby in MOAC opener
GALION — Emory Main had three hits and Kurt Hay drove in two runs as Galion knocked off Shelby 6-5 in Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference action Monday at Heise Park. The Tigers (2-0, 1-0) scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth to take the lead for good.…
St. Peter’s bake sale returns with treats — and a sense of family
MANSFIELD — The smell of sugar, fresh bread and almond filled the air as laughter and conversation echoed through the kitchen at St. Peter’s High School. Volunteers chopped, mixed and baked side by side, turning simple ingredients into Easter goodies — and a busy kitchen into something much deeper than…
Healing on the move: Wildflower Wellness redefines therapy in Knox and surrounding counties
MOUNT VERNON — Therapy doesn’t always happen under fluorescent lights and strict appointment slots. Sometimes, it starts on a living room floor, a nursery chair or even a trip to the hair salon. Wildflower Wellness brings care directly to clients across Knox and surrounding counties, rethinking what access to therapy…
How to keep kids safe from online sex crimes
ASHLAND — Children and teens use the internet everyday for learning at school, doing homework, playing games, perusing and posting on social media. A National Center for Health Statistics research article found roughly 50 percent of teenagers age 12 to 17 surveyed between July 2021 and December 2023 had 4…
Bite Club: Fast Eddie’s crowned favorite in Richland Source pizza poll
BELLVILLE — Pizza is personal. At its best, it’s tied to Friday-night family rituals, post-game celebrations, young love, and first dates. For some, the memories go back a generation or more. At its worst, pizza is a pat on the back for a job well done, when cash would have…
Healing Hearts Foundation to host Party in the Park May 30 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Healing Hearts Foundation of Ohio has announced its sixth annual Party in the Park, scheduled for Saturday, May 30 from noon to 4 p.m. at South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Avenue in Mansfield. The event will feature complimentary food beginning at noon, a variety of games, bingo, and…
Volunteers clear the way for Middle Park Disc Golf Course in Mansfield
Volunteers gathered Sunday to help remove little and debris from the historic 23-acre city green space.
Kindergarten registration begins April 1 at Madison Local Schools
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Kindergarten registration for the Madison Local School District will be held April 1-30, 2026. Children are eligible to attend Kindergarten during the 2026-2027 school year if they are five (5) years of age on or before Madison Local School District’s first day of instruction, August 20, 2026. All…
U.S. 30 ramp closures will impact north central Ohio drivers
COLUMBUS — U.S. 30 drivers will experience ramp closures starting as soon as April 6 in a bridge replacement project, according to a press release from the Ohio Department of Transportation. U.S. 30 at the east and west bridges over the Norfolk Southern Railroad, just west of SR 98, will…
Lifting others, leading forward: Mansfield Noon Optimist Club honors students across the county
MANSFIELD — A room of over 100 guests filled Dan Lew Exchange with applause, proud smiles and big dreams Wednesday night at the Mansfield Noon Optimist Club’s fourth annual Student Appreciation Banquet. The event brought together students, families, educators and community leaders to celebrate achievement – and the character behind…
Hartnett’s impact stretched across north central Ohio in numerous sectors
MANSFIELD — Bill Hartnett’s influence spanned numerous locations and categories, from educator and coach to veteran affairs administration across Ohio. Bill was the only child of Jerome Timothy and Thelma (McCarter) Hartnett, born on April 3, 1932, in western Pennsylvania. The son of a railroad worker, Bill moved with his…
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