Data center surge driving up electric costs across Ohio, consumer advocate warns
Maureen Willis said rising utility costs — and additional requested hikes — are creating an “affordability crisis” for Ohio residents.
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Postseason awaits area volleyball teams
Volleyball’s second season starts this week and for area teams, the tournament offers a chance at redemption. North central Ohio produced just one conference champion — Ashland hoisted the Ohio…
Doc Stumbo and his army ready for 23rd annual Make A Difference Day Food Drive on Friday
Doc Stumbo said Tuesday the need for community food assistance has never been greater in Richland County.
News Man Weekly: Mansfield woman pens memoir detailing trauma from a decades-old murder
Christen Dingess was 23 years old when her roommate and closest friend was brutally murdered — stabbed to death in the apartment the two women shared in Florida.
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U.S. Marshals offer reward for capture of man with Mansfield ties
MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Hasan Hill. Hill is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Service for felonious assault. Hill, 35, is described as a Black…
From Shelby roots to mental health leadership: Megan Davidson to become NAMI-RC executive director
Megan Davidson lives in Shelby with her husband of 15 years and their two children. She said her father’s example helped shape her desire to serve others.
Sunny skies and packed parking: Fleming Falls Preserve hosts first ‘Fall at the Falls’ Festival
Visitors streamed into the 184-acre park on Sunday at the former Camp Mowana for the first “Fall at the Falls” event.
Ontario Local Schools receives truckload of donated school supplies
For the last five years, the company has coordinated with Spherion Mid Ohio to randomly select a high school student from its summer workforce and donated a truckload of supplies to their district.
Richland County’s public charter schools fall short on Ohio State Report Cards
Richland County’s public charter schools include Foundation Academy, Richland School of Academic Arts and Legacy Academy of Excellence.
Westbrook Country Club honored by national trade magazine
MANSFIELD – Westbrook Country Club’s new clubhouse placed third in Golf Inc. magazine’s national “Clubhouse of the Year” competition in the New Private Clubhouse category. The club has undergone an extensive multi-year restoration and expansion financed and guided by Mansfield, Ohio-based owners, Dan and Brenda Niss and their family. Results…
Whimsy meets wonder at Kingwood Center Gardens’ Great Pumpkin Glow
One thousand jack-o’-lanterns were the feature at Kingwood Center Gardens’ Great Pumpkin Glow, an annual event hosted from Oct. 16-18, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Letter to the Editor: Lexington Schools need your help
Dear Lexington Community, Our schools need your help! My name is Patrick Cannon and this is my 32nd year as the PE teacher at Eastern Elementary. I have also had the privilege to serve as a coach for many activities and most recently serve as the Lexington Teachers Association President. My…
Lexington sweeps to OCC boys and girls cross country championships
The Lexington girls cross-country team won its 18th straight Ohio Cardinal Conference title and 20 of the last 24.
Shelby’s Will leads Whippets to MOAC girls CC crown with individual title
Will finished with a time of 19:19.43. It took 26 seconds for another runner to come through. Her efforts propelled Shelby to a first-place overall finish, totalling 1:47.14.47.
Ontario finishes 2nd in MOAC boys cross country meet
Ontario finished second in the boys’ championship race with a total time of 1:27:28.19, less than a second behind home-team Marion Harding.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Watch for the elves in the Sycamores
A few years ago, a reader told me about a big Sycamore near Buckhannon, West Virginia, which he called the Pringle tree. I spoke with him about it two weekends after visiting the Jerome Fork sycamore with the Lions Club. At first, I didn’t believe his story — he’s usually…
State reps. Miller & John honor Bo Lacey Construction through commendation
Out of 12,000 applicants from across the country, Bo Lacey Construction was selected for its growth, premier customer service and the continued trust of the community for more than four decades.
Research led author to a relative who fought for both sides in the Civil War, among other family anecdotes
BELLVILLE — At a recent speaking engagement I did, the question came up, how do I find the details that bring to life the obscure historical stories I write about? The short answer is, “Drill, baby, drill!” The longer answer is that the kind of research I do to reconstruct…
Richland County’s dropout recovery schools earn favorable marks on Ohio School Report Cards
Representatives from these schools said they provide flexible learning environments and more individualized support for students who struggle to succeed in a traditional school setting.
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