Panning for purpose: Bellville’s Gold Rush Days turns prospecting into education, charity
Gold Rush Days events will include common digs where participants can take home Ohio gold and enjoy more kid-focused activities throughout the weekend.
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Opening Act: Local grads fuel 13th-ranked AU in Thursday night’s opener against No. 25 IUP
ASHLAND — The nationally-ranked Ashland University football team will be put to the test early this season. The No. 13 Eagles will host No. 25 Indiana (Pa.) at 7 p.m.…
A reason to celebrate: Five years later, Bloom has grown — with a little Fizz
MANSFIELD — A shopping trip at Bloom doesn’t always end with a bag of clothes. Sometimes it ends with a dirty soda, a conversation with a friend or simply a…
Bridging the gap: Mansfield works on next step to connect B&O Trail into downtown
City Council approved spending $175,000 for design and engineering services for a new 11-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along Trimble Road from Marion Avenue to Millsboro Trail.
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Avita Crestline Pharmacy relocates to new home on North Seltzer Street
CRESTLINE – Avita Health System has relocated Crestline Pharmacy to its new home at 245 N. Seltzer Street, providing patients with expanded services, added convenience, and enhanced amenities. Avita recently welcomed community members, local leaders, and partners to tour the facility and celebrate this investment in pharmacy services for the Crestline community.…
Residents share stories of addiction, faith and healing at overdose awareness event
Stan and Jen Lemon founded Richland County’s Overdose Awareness Day event ten years ago following the death of their son, Nick.
Catalyst Life Services helps local youth build skills through summer employment
This summer, more than 80 local youth gained hands-on work experience through Catalyst Life Services’ 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program drew strong interest from across Richland County, with 164 youth submitting applications for the opportunity to participate. In partnership with Richland County Job and Family Services and the…
America 250-Ohio launches Trails & Tales Passport Program
Sites on existing trails – Ohio Air & Space, Creativity, Lake Erie to Ohio River, Innovation, and Transportation – are organized into five online passports, with a sixth passport coming soon.
Property transfers: ArcelorMittal purchases former bank building in Shelby
SHELBY — ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC purchased a former bank building at 85 West Main St. for $280,000, according to recent property transfer records. The property was purchased from Oak Ridge Land CO. LLC, who originally bought the parcels in July 2025. In an email response, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products…
News Man Weekly: MPD-community relations, Coney Fest and talking baseball with Joe Robertson
Joe Robertson has spent many of his 71 years on earth traveling to more than 900 baseball stadiums — Major League, Minor League, independent and college.
Mansfield Motor Group enters new chapter as longtime owner plans retirement
Dirk Schluter has spent much of his life behind the wheel of Mansfield Motor Group. Now, he is ready to put the brakes on his career.
Youth Movement: Freshman QB leading Mansfield Senior
MANSFIELD — It’s the most demanding position in all of sports and Mansfield Senior has entrusted it to a 14-year-old. But David Phillips III isn’t a typical freshman. The son and namesake of first-year Senior High coach David Phillips Jr., the younger Phillips is the starting quarterback for the Tygers…
Not-So-Spooky Forest: Ashland SWCD invites families to explore Hazel Willis Woods
ASHLAND — Forget ghosts, goblins and things that go bump in the night. This October, Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is inviting families to discover the real magic hiding in the woods during its newest Conservation Chat: The Not-So-Spooky Forest. From Oct. 1 through 31, families can take…
Letter to the Editor: Greek Festival was fun and educational
It’s been something like 50 years since Ann Sabri invited a few of us to come to a dance put on each month by the Greek church in Mansfield. Ann’s then-husband Saf was Iraqi. All the ‘Mid-eastern folks’ in Mansfield … there were at least five of them … went…
2026 Richland County Fair results highlight winners in various categories
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Fair is often the culmination of a long year of taking care of farm animals, or working on a creative 4-H project. So, we wanted to spotlight those who earned top honors last month in their respective categories. Special thanks to Trudi Tilton, the Richland…
Sept. 1 marks the beginning of Ohio’s fall hunting season
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrel, dove, Canada goose, and teal open in early September, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. White-tailed deer archery hunting season follows later in the month. Squirrel season is open from Tuesday, Sept. 1 until Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027. Squirrels are plentiful statewide,…
Ready to come home? Find your place at Walker Woods
When turning onto Walker Woods Boulevard, the noise just stops. It’s peaceful, still and calm, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. No highway hum or stoplights. Just wooded surroundings, a pond, and sidewalks that give way to a walking trail instead of a busy intersection. About Walker…
Mansfield teen turns reflection on soldiers into America’s Field Trip-winning artwork
MANSFIELD — Reba Kinder never expected her classroom art assignment to stand out among more than 10,000 submissions from across the country. The 15-year-old Northmor High School sophomore was one of 125 first-place winners in the 2026 America’s Field Trip contest. Her artwork was inspired by soldiers, sacrifice and the…
Otters, sloths and zebras, oh my! Westmeister Farm brings exotic wildlife to Shelby
Shawn Westmeister had two demands for Lynn when they got married: he didn’t want to live out in the country, and he didn’t want animals.
Clearly, he loves his wife.
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