What goes on behind closed roads: End in sight for Main Street improvement project
There have been challenges along the way, like maintaining pedestrian traffic, managing road closures and dealing with difficult weather conditions.
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Red, White and Boom: Ontario’s patriotic party continues Saturday with a full day of festivities
ONTARIO — The road to America’s 250th birthday started with baseball, classic cars and neighbors gathering under the summer sky Friday evening at Marshall Park. Ontario Liberty Fest kicked off…
Check out north central Ohio’s best sites for National Camping Month
June is National Camping Month, and there are no shortage of options in north central Ohio for those looking to enjoy the Great Outdoors. That means this is the perfect…
Mansfield-area athletes shine at Junior Olympic Championship
GENEVA — Three Mansfield-area athletes made their mark at the USA Track and Field Lake Erie Association Junior Olympic Championship last weekend. Alaiya Beauford, Ocean Richardson and Avynn Beauford all took…
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MWCD talks Charles Mill and Pleasant Hill lake parks upgrades
A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house are planned for Aug. 1 at Charles Mill to celebrate the park’s new campground and welcome center.
DeWine criticizes U.S. Supreme Court decision ending TPS for thousands of Haitian migrants
The high court’s 6-3 ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to cancel or allow the expiration of the humanitarian program.
Lexington school board aims to put new income tax, property tax renewal on November ballot
LEXINGTON — Residents of the Lexington Local school district will vote on two school levies in November. Only one would raise taxes. The board voted Wednesday to begin the process of putting a new, 0.75-percent earned income tax before voters, as well as a property tax renewal. Voters overwhelmingly rejected…
Open Source: Introducing Omni Block, the cost-cutting masonry unit coming to local homes
Energy prices and average temperature continue to climb in Ohio, with no sign of slowing down. The combination disadvantages homeowners, forcing them to run their air-conditioning longer. Omni Block is a timely solution.
Water you waiting for? Dive into stream science and protect Mohican, one of Ohio’s most treasured rivers
ASHLAND — If you’ve ever wondered what’s happening beneath the surface of your local creek — or why the health of our streams matters to everyone from anglers and paddlers to local businesses — Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has an invitation for you: Grab a pair of…
Ohio State helps farmers manage one of spring’s hidden crop pests: slugs
COLUMBUS — By the time many farmers realize slugs are in their fields, the damage has often already happened. The first clues are easy to miss: irregular holes in young leaves, ragged feeding damage and thin, silvery trails across newly emerged plants. By daylight, the slugs are usually gone, hidden…
Downtown Forward project in Mansfield gets $5 million in historic tax credits for redevelopment
It will use buildings around the Brickyard downtown that Mansfield residents John and Mimi Fernyak are donating.
‘At a loss for words’: State funding brings $400,000 to Taking Root Farms
MANSFIELD — What once felt years away suddenly moved within reach for Taking Root Farms. The non-profit organization will receive $400,000 through Ohio’s capital budget to build projects designed to serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Ohio Senate approved the capital budget June 3, and the Ohio House…
Girls flag football recognized as OHSAA’s 29th prep sport
COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has elevated girls flag football to a fully recognized sport for the 2026-27 school year, following a unanimous vote of the OHSAA Board of Directors at its June meeting. Girls flag football becomes the OHSAA’s 29th recognized sport, including 15 sports for girls…
Mid-Ohio ESC hosts 4th annual Teacher Boot Camps
MANSFIELD – This summer, educators from districts in Crawford County, Morrow County and Richland County had the opportunity to participate in the fourth annual Teacher Boot Camps. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center’s Business Advisory Council and Workforce Development partners in each county organized these programs to show teachers what goes on…
New-look Mansfield Speedway welcomes sprint cars to town
UPDATE: Friday’s Summer Sprint Car Opener has been canceled because of impending weather. Saturday’s races will go on as scheduled. Gates will open for early access at 3 p.m. with gates opening for walk-up customers at 4 p.m. There will be a driver autograph and meet-and-greet from 3:30 p.m. to…
Plymouth adopts criminal offense for ‘pointing and discharging of a firearm’
Plymouth village council set into motion two ordinances and four resolutions Tuesday night. One ordinance adopted a new criminal offense, another integrated Plymouth into Richland County’s emergency response protocol.
DOJ: 455 people charged in $6.5 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown operation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Justice announced Tuesday the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown. The operation resulted in charges against 455 defendants, including 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals. They are accused of participating in health care fraud and opioid-abuse schemes involving over $6.5 billion…
Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment hosting annual Karate Summer Camp event
The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will host its annual Karate Summer Camp Promotion and Fundraiser on July 25.
What makes Ashland BalloonFest fly? A year of planning and a love for balloons
A large team of volunteers will again make the Ashland BalloonFest happen June 25-28.
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