American Heritage Days set for Oct. 3 & 4 at South Park in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The vivid history of Gen. James Hedges and Col. William Crawford, two local celebrities from the Colonial period, will be among the stories recounted during American Heritage Days…
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Tygers score in final minute to subdue Lexinton for 1st win of the season
MANSFIELD — The lead flip-flopped like a jumping bean on the Arlin Field scoreboard Friday night — five times in total. When it blinked for the final time, Mansfield Senior…
Shepherd guides unbeaten Shelby to powerful performance vs. River Valley
SHELBY — Shelby’s awesome football season remained on course with yet another overpowering performance on Friday night. The Whippets sprinted out early and never looked back to earn a 54-0…
Sept. 25: Mansfield-area high school football roundup
Attica Seneca E. allows no points against Bucyrus Attica Seneca E.’s defense throttled Bucyrus, resulting in a 41-0 shutout in an Ohio high school football matchup on Sept. 25. Attica…
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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.
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…
Westinghouse to West Park: R&D Excavating gets contract to demolish former strip mall
“A lot of people have worked on this, so again, it’s exciting. I think it will begin a new life for the Miracle Mile,” Mayor Jodie Perry said.
Richland County Sheriff receives $82,442.42 in traffic safety grants
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon announced Wednesday the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $82,442.42 in federal traffic safety funding to the Sheriff’s Office for federal fiscal year 2026-2027. “These funds are critical in ensuring that we are working diligently to…
New Phila. man sentenced to prison after killing truck driver that encroached on his lawn
CADIZ, Ohio — A Harrison County man was sentenced Wednesday to 24 years to life in prison for fatally shooting a New Philadelphia man after the victim drove a tanker truck onto the edge of the defendant’s lawn, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced. “This was a senseless crime that…
Richland County celebrates 30 years of Earth Stewardship
MANSFIELD – Community members and volunteers gathered on Sept. 10 for the 30th anniversary of the Earth Stewardship Celebration at DLX in Mansfield. Zoe Baumberger of Richland Soil and Water Conservation District noted the Earth Stewardship Celebration began in 1996 through the partnership and dedication of organizations and individuals committed…
Plymouth Village Council backs major water line fix, gives voice to independent candidate
Pipes, pavement and politics shared the spotlight at Monday night’s village council meeting.
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