2026 Miss Ohio prelims wrap up; winner to be crowned Saturday
Miss Ohio week continues Friday evening at Archer Auditorium, 1440 King Road in Ashland, with the Miss Ohio Teen competition.
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Main Street Improvement Project progressing; Park Avenue remains closed in Central Park
The Main Street Improvement Project is 65 percent complete with about 120 days remaining in the 18-month, $20.3 million effort.
No new money: Madison BOE plans renewal effort for existing levy
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools district residents will again see a levy on their ballots in November. But this time, they won’t be asked for increased taxpayer dollars. The school…
Miss Ohio veterans earn wins on 1st night of preliminary competition
While the Renaissance Theatre, the competition’s typical location, undergoes renovations, family, friends and fans of Miss Ohio and its 2026 contestants flocked to Archer Auditorium at Ashland High School.
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Ohio AG counters DeWine’s call to end capital punishment in the state
COLUMBUS — Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following statement regarding capital punishment in Ohio: “I understand that the Governor issued a statement indicating his opposition to the death penalty. The governor is a religious man who cares deeply about the sanctity of life. His opinion reflects his lifetime of…
Attorney General announces settlement in OhioHealth antitrust case
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office and U.S. Department of Justice have reached a proposed settlement with OhioHealth to stop the healthcare system from enforcing contract terms that limit how insurers can help patients find lower-cost care. “Healthcare works best when patients have clear choices and honest information,” said…
Scam cost Mansfield City Schools $54K in 2024
Treasurer Tammy Hamilla said the district was able to recover all but the $10,000 deductible from its liability insurance provider.
Music Academy of Karate & Empowerment celebrates student promotions, growth
The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment recently had its June belt promotion.
To be or not to be: Mansfield Shakespeare Co. offers ‘Hamlet’ at South Park this weekend
It didn’t take long for the sheer magnitude of playing the lead role in “Hamlet” to sink in for Josh Carpenter.
Speed bumps return on weekend nights at ‘Miracle Mile’ section of Park Avenue West
It’s going to be bumpy again on weekend nights along the Miracle Mile on Park Avenue West.
OhioHealth reaches agreement with DOJ and Ohio AG
COLUMBUS – OhioHealth has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Ohio Attorney General to end litigation over language in certain managed care contracts. OhioHealth does not admit any wrongdoing in the agreement, and maintains their contracting practices were and are lawful and appropriate. OhioHealth will…
Arrest of 19-year-old Danville man may have helped foil planned attack on UFC Freedom 250
The arrest of a 19-year-old Danville man may have helped foil a multi-state plan to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event.
Gov. DeWine calls for Ohio to abolish the death penalty
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday wants the state to abolish the death penalty.
Batten down the hatches, high wind & wet weather could be headed our way
MANSFIELD — The mostly beautiful stretch of weather we’ve enjoyed for the past week or so could be coming to a windy, rainy end this evening. Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the region from 4 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, according to information provided by…
Madison Local School District announces policy for free and reduced meals
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local School District has announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Children from households that meet federal income eligibility guidelines may qualify for free or reduced-price meals.…
Shelby honors student-athletes, life-saving teachers with mayoral proclamations
Shelby student-athletes and life-saving teachers were honored Monday during a Shelby City Council meeting.
Juvenile treated for gunshot wound to arm after incident at North Lake Park on Monday night
A juvenile was treated for a gunshot wound to his arm on Monday night, according to Mansfield police Chief Jason Bammann.
News Man Weekly: Westinghouse, Miss Ohio Parade and the Ashland BalloonFest
The old News Man gets crankier than usual (if that’s possible) when people say there is nothing to do in Mansfield.
Facelift: Mansfield Speedway racing surface reworked ahead of June 26-27 Sprint Car show
Mansfield Speedway owners Matt and Jordan Tifft are problem solvers.
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