Time is right: Mansfield restaurateur Dan Lew buying Coney Island Diner business on Main Street
Longtime local restaurateur Dan Lew, owner of DLX in Mansfield, is buying the Coney Island Diner business on North Main Street.
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Madison Middle School named Purple Star school
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Military-connected children often face unique challenges. They may move frequently or experience the deployment of a parent. These situations can impact their education and emotional wellbeing. Madison Middle…
News Man Weekly: Memorial Day reflections, Buc-ee’s momentum and the road to the 100th episode
Momentum for Buc-ee’s. Former drug house up for sale. A parking lot near the B&O Trail connector. All this week on the News Man Weekly podcast.
Mansfield Shakespeare Company offering ‘Hamlet’ outdoors at South Park June 19-21
The Mansfield Shakespeare Company is presenting William Shakespeare’s legendary tragedy, “Hamlet,” performed outdoors in Mansfield’s South Park.
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Shelby High School graduates 153 members from the Class of 2026 on Sunday afternoon
Shelby High School graduated 153 members in the Class of 2026 on Sunday afternoon in the high school gymnasium.
Shelby councilman resigned from Mansfield City Schools ‘under threat of termination or non-renewal’
Nathan Martin submitted his “voluntary irrevocable” resignation “for personal reasons” on April 24, according to files obtained by Richland Source.
Westinghouse site reborn: Mansfield set to celebrate new beginning with party June 13
A community party is planned June 13 at the former sprawling site of Westinghouse in downtown Mansfield.
Registration open for 89th Safety Town program, sponsored by Mansfield police
Safety Town offers hands-on lessons in an age-appropriate setting to help prepare children for the start of the school year.
Loudonville’s Shultz runs into the KMAC record book
LOUDONVILLE — Hank Williams Jr sang, “Family Tradition,” and while the Shultz family from Loudonville is not the topic of the country song, it fits. Sophie Shultz, a Loudonville High School junior, recently broke the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference 800-meter record with a time of 2:20.76 at the league meet…
Destination Mansfield-Richland County celebrates cutting-edge tourism marketing
The 2026 Destination Mansfield-Richland County annual meeting attracted more than 140 local tourism industry members.
Plymouth High School commencement honors class of 2026
PLYMOUTH — A gymnasium full of family, friends and community members gathered to celebrate the Plymouth High School class of 2026 Saturday night. This year’s graduating class included 56 students, who earned a collective $169,350 in scholarships for the next step in their journey. A dozen of those students graduated…
Ontario boys strike gold at Oak Harbor district track meet
OAK HARBOR — Neither the elements nor a loaded district field seemed to bother Xavier Trent and his Ontario teammates Saturday afternoon. Trent won an individual title in the 1,600-meter run and was a member of the winning 4×800-relay team as the Warriors cruised to the team title at the…
Mansfield Senior celebrates class of 2026
MANSFIELD — As the final notes of pomp and circumstance faded, the beat of feet stomping on the bleachers filled Pete Henry gymnasium with a sound like thunder. Principal Kris Beasley stood at the podium, arms waving upward, urging the crowd to continue cheering. “Who’s ready to celebrate these kids?” Mansfield…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Is purslane weed food or decorative accent?
Over the years, I’ve shared countless springs and summers with purslane, the so-called weed. Maybe you’ve spotted it too — one of my clients had so many purslane plants, their garden looked like a living green carpet. I even received an email from a reader, complete with a picture of…
Lexington’s Hughes posts Ohio’s top time at Division II Tiffin district
Lexington’s Latrell Hughes posted the fastest time in the state in the 800 meter run during the Division II Tiffin district meet.
Ontario High School Class of 2026 graduates 148 students
ONTARIO — The 148-member Ontario High School Class of 2026 graduated Friday evening inside the O-Rena. Ontario Superintendent Keith Strickler delivered a welcome address and high school principal Chris Smith shared the Class of 2026 acknowledgements. Commencement speakers included Ontario seniors Emma Henderson and Eva Rietschlin Several Ontario Local Schools…
Cooper Enterprises passes torch to next generation of leadership
SHELBY — Cooper Enterprises is turning the page. Leadership at the company, located at 89 Curtis Dr, Shelby, is shifting to a new generation, while the business works to keep its long-standing operations unchanged. Edward Friebel recently purchased Monty Friebel’s ownership interest and will now serve as CEO and sole…
RiCI announces Corrections Officer and Employee of the Year
MANSFIELD — Richland Correctional Institution has announced its 2026 Correction Officer of the Year and Employee of the Year. Administrative Professional Jennifer Myers has been with ODRC since 2013, spending the first 10 years of her career at Mansfield Correctional Institution before moving to her current role at RiCI in…
NAACP honors members, welcomes Sherrod Brown at 39th annual banquet
MANSFIELD — The NAACP hosted its 39th annual Life Membership Banquet on Saturday, May 16, at the Mary McLeod Bethune Community Center. The theme for the evening was “We See You.” Winston Greene served as master of ceremonies and entertained the crowd throughout the event. The organization welcomed Sherrod Brown…
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