BUTLER — Wesley Dingus’ resignation letter was quick and to the point, handwritten on a scrap of yellow notebook paper. The former mayor of Butler dated his resignation Monday, effective immediately, and noted that his departure from office was “NOT under stress but under duress.” Council voted unanimously to accept the Dingus’ resignation during a meeting […]
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Love, lies & mayhem: New comedy opens Friday night at the Mansfield Playhouse
“Love, Lies, & the Doctor’s Dilemma” opens Friday night at the Mansfield Playhouse for a two-weekend run.
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Embattled Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus submits letter of resignation
Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus is stepping down from office amid two pending criminal cases against him.
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Dual columns: From Lake Placid to the live stream: Two golden eras, two golden takes
Did history repeat itself 46 years later? Was the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” reborn in 2026? Two Source media members — one older, one younger — share their perspectives.
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Plymouth High School principal to succeed John Gies at Shelby
John Gies will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year after 20 years of dedicated leadership at Shelby High School.
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Sip, shop & save: Bellville Nutrition & CALL Boutique sets Feb. 28 grand opening
BELLVILLE — If you’ve ever wished you could grab a loaded tea or healthy shake, and a cute new outfit all in one stop, Bellville is your destination. Residents can sip, shop and celebrate when Bellville Nutrition and CALL Boutique hosts a grand opening event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at […]
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News Man Weekly: Mansfield musician Jody Odom Jr., Butler mayor & Madison teacher
Episode 86 of the News Man Weekly podcast features an interview with Mansfield musician Jody Odom Jr.
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Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools student wins Tri-County Spelling Bee
MANSFIELD – Eighth-grader Macey King of Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools clinched the title of champion of the Tri-County Spelling Bee on Feb. 19. The bee, held at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, lasted for 16 tense rounds. King sealed the victory by correctly spelling the championship word “disproportionate.” Seventh-grader Isaac Hohman of Ontario Middle School finished as runner-up. […]
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Bond set at $500K for Mansfield man charged in Mifflin Twp. death
Bond was set at $500,000 Monday for a Mansfield man charged in connection to the Feb. 19 death of a 26-year-old man in Mifflin Township.
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A Stroll Through the Garden: What’s the best way to keep Bambi out of your yard?
It’s an often-asked question these days, “How do I keep deer out of my yard?” If you’ve ever watched a group of deer wander by, you know they’re fascinating — especially since most does have twins every year. The issue of deer encroachment in residential and agricultural landscapes is a significant concern across Ohio and […]