Lexington’s Latrell Hughes posted the fastest time in the state in the 800 meter run during the Division II Tiffin district meet.
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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 staff members helped award diplomas, […]
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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 owner. Monty stepped down as […]
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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 2023. Since then, she has […]
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Richland County Transit to again offer fare-free rides to and from Final Friday events in Mansfield
Richland County Transit will again provide fare-free rides to and from Final Friday events this summer in downtown Mansfield.
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Slugfest: Ontario belts three more homers in 11-9 win over Lexington
WILLARD — The Ontario bomb squad was at it again. The second-seeded Warriors belted three more home runs and held on for an entertaining 11-9 win over No. 3-seed Lexington in the nightcap of a Division III district semifinal doubleheader Thursday at the Willard Sports Complex. Ontario (21-6) has launched a single season-record 44 home […]
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Madison knocks off top-seeded Shelby in Division III district semifinals
Madison jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 5-1 win over top-seeded Shelby in a Division III district semifinal game Thursday.
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Former Richland County Mental Health agency leader convicted on seven criminal charges
The former executive director of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services was found guilty on seven criminal charges Thursday.
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You’re on camera: Mansfield schools, police team up to stop drivers who illegally pass buses
Cameras mounted outside of school buses are helping Mansfield police prosecute drivers who illegally pass stopped buses on city streets.
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Richland County Jail kitchen to get $550K upgrade after nearly 20 years of operation
The Richland County Jail kitchen will get an upgrade in 2026 at an estimated cost of around $550,000.