Madison welcomes 5 former students to its teaching staff
All five teachers graduated from Madison Comprehensive High School between 2018 and 2021.
What should our newsroom write about? Explore? Investigate? Explain? Let us know!
QUESTIONS WE’VE ANSWERED ❓
MORE News
A different kind of homecoming: SPARK Conference unites Mansfield Sr.’s past, present
“For our students, SPARK is about exposure, inspiration, and possibility,” said Mansfield Senior High School principal Kris Beasley. “It gives them an opportunity to hear from people who have taken…
Ohio’s deer archery season runs Sept. 26 to Feb. 7
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is announcing the beginning of Ohio’s white-tailed deer archery hunting season set for Saturday, Sept. 26. The long-running…
Final Friday takes the Brickyard stage for the last time in 2026
MANSFIELD — Final Friday celebrated its last show in 2026 at the Brickyard stage in downtown Mansfield on Friday night. An evening of pleasant temperatures and exceptional live music featured…
SPECIAL PROJECTS & SERIES
More News
18 Ohio Medicaid providers indicted on fraud charges
COLUMBUS — Indictments filed this week by the office of Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson accuse 18 Medicaid providers of stealing more than $355,000 from the government healthcare program for the needy. “No matter the scale, Medicaid fraud is a crime against taxpayers and the Ohioans who rely on the…
Columbus pedestrian killed in I-71 crash in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed Thursday night while standing on I-71 near mile post 147, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Brandon Miller, 38, of Columbus, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Morrow County Emergency Services,…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Yellow Jackets can be deadly
I recently got a call from a lady who told me bees exploded out of the ground in her yard and started swarming her. That’s way more excitement than this old man wanted. She was at a Hillsdale football game and said that she heard that several bee-like insects had…
COLUMN: I drank, gambled and found God at the Little Brown Jug
Experience the Little Brown Jug through tailgates, betting lines and grandstand camaraderie; read how Delaware’s fair tradition builds belonging.
Richland County Land Bank to host Oct. 3 program for buyers interested in Shelby Second Street homes
The meeting will include information on construction timelines, buyer eligibility requirements and a detailed description of the homes. Lenders will be available to meet with potential homebuyers about their financing options.
Richland County commissioners proclaim Friday ‘Dolly Parton Day,’ make funding plans for Imagination Library
“Dolly Parton was such a precious person on this earth, and it is very, very sad to see her go,” said Richland Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Chaya.
ODNR invites visitors to celebrate Ohio Heritage Days at Malabar Farm State Park
LUCAS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites families, history enthusiasts, and park visitors to Malabar Farm State Park for the annual Ohio Heritage Days celebration on Saturday, Sep. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event highlights Ohio’s cultural and agricultural…
Jackman selected executive director of Independent Living Center of North Central Ohio
Dan Jackman brings more than 33 years of professional public service, leadership, community advocacy and human services experience.
Big personalities, low payments: Buckeye Superstore of Shelby celebrates 20th anniversary
You need a big personality to sell cars. Ralph Mahalak Jr. has it in spades.
Beatbox flute, epic soundscapes, and a hometown composer: PROJECT Trio returns to the Mansfield Symphony
Fourteen years after their first performance with the Mansfield Symphony, PROJECT Trio returns to the Renaissance Theatre stage on Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 PM for Game On! The Sound of Play, part of the OhioHealth Symphony Series. Conducted by Music Director Octavio Más-Arocas, the concert pairs one of the…
Ontario’s Remy embraces change as recruitment gains momentum
Ontario High School football player Trey Remy is the guest this week on the on the Inside the Lines podcast.
Prairie Peddler returns to Butler over the next 2 weekends
BUTLER — Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. Leaves begin to change, the temperature dip is welcome, football season dominates every weekend, and Prairie Peddler signals the turn toward the holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. When I first came to Mansfield, 36 years ago, and looking for…
Letter to the Editor: Why I support Lexington school levies
Myself, my late husband, our four children, grandchildren and now great-grandchildren are proud graduates and are attending Lexington Local Schools. At 90 years old, I watched our community change and grow over many decades. I believe our schools are one of the most important investments we can make in its…
Guns & $84,510 seized in METRICH raid Wednesday in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Guns and cash were seized after a Wednesday raid in Mansfield, according to a press release from the METRICH Enforcement Unit. Authorities executed a drug-related search warrant at 41 Glenbeck Lane and seized various items consistent with drug trafficking, a shotgun, a rifle, and $84,510 in U.S. currency,…
Ohio State Mansfield continues four-year enrollment growth trend
MANSFIELD — Ohio State University Mansfield has continued its upward momentum this year, marking a fourth consecutive year of enrollment growth. This autumn, 470 new freshmen started their degree at the Mansfield campus. That represents 16-percent growth over last year in first-year students, and more than 40-percent growth in freshmen…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.