The Richland County Jail kitchen will get an upgrade in 2026 at an estimated cost of around $550,000.
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Lyn-Way waitress serves up a slice of life
Lainie Rose has worked at other area restaurants, but she finally found a home waitressing at Lyn-Way in Ashland.
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18-year-old shot to death through apartment window on West Third Street in Mansfield
An 18-year-old Mansfield woman was shot to death through an apartment window Wednesday night at 794 W. Third St., according to Mansfield police.
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Rain or shine: Lexington Farmers Market kicks off its inaugural season
LEXINGTON — The Lexington Farmers Market got off to a soggy start Wednesday afternoon, but vendors said they were pleased with the turnout in spite of the rain. “It feels great to be here and great to finally have a market in Lexington,” said Caitlin Duncan, the owner of Wild Acre and the market’s co-founder. […]
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Poignant musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to kick off 2026-2027 season at Mansfield Playhouse
The poignant musical “Dear Evan Hansen” kicks off the theater’s 101st season during national Suicide Prevention Month.
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Brutus unveiled: How a Clear Fork grad created an iconic mascot moment
FREDERICKTOWN — Jeff Moody had no idea he was about to go down in history. He spent the last two and a half years living in relative anonymity. Sure, he’d traveled the country, competed at the national level and stood on the sidelines of some of the biggest college football games in the country. But it […]
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Finish line looms 5 months away in Mansfield’s Main Street improvement project
The finish line to the $20.3 million Main Street Corridor Improvement project is about five months away.
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Bears, bobcats and badgers: Ohio’s wild side is quietly rebounding
Rare wildlife like bobcats and black bears is returning to Ohio as humans retreat indoors—discover more about this surprising trend now.
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Ontario 5th graders showcase their skills through ‘teach shares’
ONTARIO — Joni Stierhoff isn’t afraid to let her fifth graders get messy. Every spring, they demonstrate a skill of their own choosing — whether that’s playing piano, baking banana bread or making slime. “We’ve had some interesting science experiments,” Stierhoff said. “When we first started, I had carpet in here, and I allowed a […]
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Public parking lot planned along Trimble Road near tunnel to B&O connector trail
A public parking lot is planned along the east side of Trimble Road near the tunnel that leads to the B&O Trail connector.