MANSFIELD — Doug Newsome walked into Catalyst Life Services more than a decade ago as what he described as “a broken man” with “lost hope” and no idea what his future would hold. Earlier this week Newsome stood before those at the fifth annual New Beginnings Recovery Celebration with 12 years of sobriety and a […]
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Decorated Air Force veteran Kim Campbell headlines action-packed events in Bucyrus Sept. 17 to 19
BUCYRUS — A decorated Air Force veteran, historic planes and a new monument honoring a groundbreaking woman in aviation are coming together in Bucyrus this September for a weekend celebrating courage, history and high-flying fun. The Lauretta Schimmoler Museum Inc. is bringing retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and former A-10 Warthog fighter pilot Kim “K.C.” […]
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25 years after 9/11: Remembering the day that changed America
ONTARIO — Twenty-five years have passed since the Sept. 11 attacks, but the memories of that day remain vivid for those who lived through it. The Ontario/Mansfield community gathered Friday afternoon for the 4th annual Field of Honor to remember the thousands who died as well as honor the first responders, military members and others […]
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Bowman, Whippets rally in MOAC opener at Galion
GALION — Matt Dick has seen enough of Brady Bowman to last a lifetime. Galion’s veteran coach probably will see Bowman in his sleep. Shelby’s senior standout caught five passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns as the Whippets rallied for a 31-14 win Friday night at Unckrich Stadium. Bowman caught seven passes for 104 […]
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Multidimensional: Ontario’s approach to 2026 season leads to 4-0 start
Ontario (4-0) defeated Clear Fork (3-1) 17-7 to open Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference play.
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Sept. 11: Mansfield-area football roundup
West Holmes bests Mansfield Sr. Millersburg West Holmes controlled the action to earn an impressive 47-7 win against Mansfield Senior on Sept. 11 in Ohio football. The Knights registered a 14-7 advantage at halftime over the Tygers. West Holmes thundered to a 47-7 lead heading into the final quarter. Neither defense permitted points in the […]
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Firefighters, first responders, students scale bleachers at Shelby High School 9/11 remembrance
None of Shelby City Schools’ current students were alive for the tragedy at the World Trade Center. Even some of the first responders in attendance were too young to remember. Collectively as a nation, however, none of them will forget.
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State Auditor levels $5,000 finding for recovery against Mansfield Finance Director
MANSFIELD — A $5,000 finding for recovery against Mansfield Finance Director Kelly Converse was issued by Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber this week. The finding was expected, and made public on Sept. 8 as part of the city’s 2025 audit by the state. The issue has been reported on extensively for more than a year, […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: What are the perils of Tomato Southern Blight?
In mid-July, I found out the Mansfield Extension Office got a call about a tomato problem while I was volunteering to answer gardening questions. I’m part of the Master Gardeners, a national volunteer group connected to the Ohio extension service. This year, I wanted to get more involved. Usually, I’d go to the Longwood Office […]
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‘They saved our daughter’s life’: Family reunites with doctors who treated Aurora Thomas
MANSFIELD — Aurora Thomas was all smiles Monday when she saw the doctors who helped save her life. The 1-year-old returned to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital with her parents, Emily and Morgan Thomas, to reunite with Dr. Martin Hanawalt and Dr. Jana Erner, the husband-and-wife physicians who cared for her during a nearly month-long hospitalization. (Story […]