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MANSFIELD – Around here, the name Dan Lew comes with a certain expectation. People know the restaurant. They know the precision, the hospitality, and the way a meal at Dan…
Project: Ripple Effect highlights the importance of water quality in Ohio
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) recently celebrated the opening of a new exhibit that explores the importance and…
The British are coming! … for America 250 event May 15 & 16 in Willard
WILLARD — Willard Middle School 8th-grade students are once again mustering into the militia for the 21st annual Revolutionary War Reenactment and Encampment. Students will bring history to life by…
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Community bids a fond farewell to Mifflin Elementary School
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — The parking lot was filled Saturday morning at Mifflin Elementary School, but no one was in class. Hundreds of community members strolled through the hallways, noted reference points, and shared their memories created in a building with a 77-year history. The Open House provided a final chance…
Lexington Local Schools seeks 1.5 percent income tax
LEXINGTON — More than 200 school districts in Ohio have an income tax. Two Richland County school systems hope to join that list this year. Voters in the Lexington Local School District will be asked to approve a 1.5 percent traditional income tax at the ballot box in May. The new…
St. John Lutheran Church to close in Perrysville after 183 years
A closing service is set for 10 a.m. on April 26 at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Perrysville.
Ashland sweeps team titles at 38th Forest Pruner Invitational
OLIVESBURG — The Arrows brought their brooms to Friday’s 38th Forest Pruner Invitational. Ashland swept the girls and boys team titles at the 13-team event at Crestivew High School. The Ashland girls scored 152 points, well ahead of runner-up Clear Fork (105). Northmor (82) was third. In boys action, the…
Habitat for Humanity of Richland & Crawford Counties opens applications for affordable home ownership
MANSFIELD — Habitat for Humanity of Richland & Crawford Counties is now accepting applications for its affordable homeownership program, with the application period open through May 20, 2026. Over the next 18 months, Habitat will construct four new homes — three in Crawford County and one in Richland County — expanding…
‘No ordinary tree’: Shelby plants Heritage Oak for America’s 250th
SHELBY — A shovel hit the soil Friday morning at Seltzer Park as Shelby planted more than a tree — it planted a piece of American history. City leaders, community groups and residents gathered to celebrate Arbor Day and mark a milestone tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Mayor Steve…
Letter to the Editor: Voters should research Ohio Senate Bill 52
The founding fathers understood that land ownership is the foundation of liberty. John Adams said, “property must be secure or freedom is a fantasy.” And Ohio is in a crisis. I’m writing to ask my neighbors and community to research and form their own opinion on allowing our county commissioners…
81st annual May Show celebrates Ohio artists at Mansfield Art Center
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Art Center presents the 81st Annual May Show, on view April 26 through May 31 in the Elizabeth T. Black and Foundation Galleries. A cornerstone of the region’s arts calendar, the exhibition brings together a wide range of contemporary work in all mediums by artists from…
Gorman-Rupp Company declares 305th consecutive quarterly cash dividend
MANSFIELD — The Board of Directors of The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share on the common stock of the Company, payable June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record May 15, 2026. This will mark the 305th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by The…
Intersection to close April 25 in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The city of Mansfield has announced that due to storm line repairs, it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Intersection of W. 1st Street at South Walnut Street. The intersection will be closed and construction signs will be posted at…
If at first you don’t succeed: Madison Local School District puts income tax back on May ballot
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Romana Applegate barely paused for breath when asked why she plans to vote ‘yes’ on a Madison School Board levy next month. There’s a laundry list of reasons, but in the end, it boils down to community pride and maintaining a wide range of opportunities for local students.…
Richland County commissioners declare no interest in data center
You can add the entire Richland County Board of Commissioners to local officials not interested in working with EnergiAcres on a proposed data center in Franklin Township.
Letter to the Editor: Stand up for property rights
To the editor: I have lived in Richland County for a long time, and I have watched our county commissioners make decisions that affect every one of us. On May 5th, voters have a chance to push back on one of those decisions, and I hope you will not miss…
Chairman of National Endowment for the Arts to deliver AU commencement address May 9
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Honorable Mary Anne Carter, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), will serve as the commencement speaker for Ashland University on Saturday, May 9. The ceremony, honoring both undergraduate and graduate students, will take place at the Niss Athletic Center (905 Moss Hill Drive)…
Reigning regional runner-up Galion dropping to Division V for upcoming football season
GALION — The Galion Tigers are on the move. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its divisional breakdown for the 2026 football season and Galion will drop to Division V for the upcoming season. The Tigers reached the Division IV, Region 14 championship game last season before falling to…
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