Mansfield lawmakers to consider ban on ‘camping’ in downtown Central Business district
The law aims to regulate living accommodations in outdoor spaces while establishing specific guidelines for law enforcement officers before citations are issued or arrests are made.
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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…
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.
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.
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Streak-Buster: Madison tops Lex in OT to snap 10-game skid
LEXINGTON — The streak came to an end, but there was nothing easy about it. Wildcat quarterback Aiden Proctor bulldozed into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown and the Madison defense came up with a fourth-down stop as the Rams topped Lexington 20-14 in overtime at rainy Whitney Stadium…
Letter to the Editor: Support Lexington schools in the voting booth
I am blessed to have been raised in this community my entire growing up years. I was a Lexington student for all 13 years, and I am a proud ‘87 Lex graduate! My sense of pride comes from the memories I share with my friends that were made possible by…
Oct. 16: Mansfield-area high school football roundup
Dover darts past Mansfield Sr. with early burst A swift early pace pushed Dover past Mansfield Sr. 35-8 at Arlin Field on Oct. 16 in Ohio football action. Dover opened with a 21-0 advantage over Senior High through the first quarter. The Tornadoes fought to a 35-0 halftime margin at…
Shelby rallies in final minute to deny Pleasant’s upset bid
MARION — Shelby’s first stern test in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference football season arrived on Friday night in Marion. The Whippets made their fans sweat bullets until the final minute before passing it. Luke Blevins powered in for a 3-yard score with 45 seconds remaining, and the ensuing two-point conversion…
Community effort brings Kingwood’s Great Pumpkin Glow to life
Kingwood Center Gardens offered free admission Thursday and Friday to volunteers willing to stop by and carve a pumpkin.
Crestview Local School District earns 3.5 stars in Ohio School Report Card
Grubbs’ district earned 3.5 stars in the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s annual report card. It’s the same grade each of Crestview Local Schools’ three schools received.
MVNU to host Honors Choir Festival featuring students from 31 schools
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host the 2026 District 10 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Honors Choir Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, bringing together middle and high school vocalists from 31 schools across Ashland, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow and Richland counties. Students have been nominated by…
Letter to the Editor: School choice gave my son a future; Vivek Ramaswamy will expand it for more Ohio families
Years ago, our school district told us that providing services to my son was “an inconvenience.” Sam has Down syndrome. By the time he entered kindergarten, the people charged with educating him had already decided how much he could achieve. Sadly, it wasn’t much. I did not accept their predictions…
Letter to the Editor: Support the Lexington Schools levies
Dear residents of Lexington Schools, I’m reaching out to ask for your support of the two ballot issues before the voters of Lexington Schools on Nov. 3. These issues are critically needed to maintain Lexington’s service to our students, residents and community. We have already accomplished over $2 million in…
Letter to the Editor: A good friend, an exceptional man & the right choice for probate judge
Although I haven’t lived in Richland County for nearly 10 years, Mansfield will always feel like home. After 30 years there, I still return regularly for family, friends, and my work in the County offices. I continue to care deeply about this community and its future. This is why I…
‘Cook like you cook’: Knox County Career Center’s Mya Gonsalves competes on Hell’s Kitchen
From cooking alongside her grandmother to competing on “Hell’s Kitchen,” Mya Gonsalves has been chasing her culinary dreams since childhood.
Lexington’s parks and recreation levy on the November ballot: What voters need to know
LEXINGTON — Lexington voters will decide whether to renew a property tax levy that keeps the village’s parks and recreation programs running — and officials say losing it could force the community to put several planned projects on hold. The 1-mill, five-year levy would begin in 2027, with the first…
Ohio State Mansfield brings seven quick research talks to downtown Mansfield on Nov. 5
The event is free to the public and requires no registration. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the presentation program begins at 5:30 p.m.
Rep. John celebrates new Ohio Women’s Monument at the Statehouse
State Rep. Marilyn John joined the unveiling ceremony and celebration for the Ohio Women’s Monument at the Ohio Statehouse.
75 Shelby dogs recovered from Marvin Avenue finding new foster and permanent homes
The Humane Society of Richland County rarely has to deal with situations like the one it handled on Sep. 25.
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