A closing service is set for 10 a.m. on April 26 at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Perrysville.
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Ashland sweeps team titles at 38th Forest Pruner Invitational
OLIVESBURG — The Arrows brought their brooms to Friday’s 38th Forest Pruner Invitational. Ashland swept the girls and boys team titles at the 13-team event at Crestivew High School. The Ashland girls scored 152 points, well ahead of runner-up Clear Fork (105). Northmor (82) was third. In boys action, the Arrows finished with 147.75 points. […]
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‘No ordinary tree’: Shelby plants Heritage Oak for America’s 250th
SHELBY — A shovel hit the soil Friday morning at Seltzer Park as Shelby planted more than a tree — it planted a piece of American history. City leaders, community groups and residents gathered to celebrate Arbor Day and mark a milestone tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Mayor Steve Schag called the heritage tree […]
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Gorman-Rupp Company declares 305th consecutive quarterly cash dividend
MANSFIELD — The Board of Directors of The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share on the common stock of the Company, payable June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record May 15, 2026. This will mark the 305th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by The Gorman-Rupp Company. About Gorman-Rupp Company […]
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If at first you don’t succeed: Madison Local School District puts income tax back on May ballot
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Romana Applegate barely paused for breath when asked why she plans to vote ‘yes’ on a Madison School Board levy next month. There’s a laundry list of reasons, but in the end, it boils down to community pride and maintaining a wide range of opportunities for local students. “I really believe this is […]
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Richland County commissioners declare no interest in data center
You can add the entire Richland County Board of Commissioners to local officials not interested in working with EnergiAcres on a proposed data center in Franklin Township.
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Reigning regional runner-up Galion dropping to Division V for upcoming football season
GALION — The Galion Tigers are on the move. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its divisional breakdown for the 2026 football season and Galion will drop to Division V for the upcoming season. The Tigers reached the Division IV, Region 14 championship game last season before falling to eventual state runner-up and Mid-Ohio […]
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Mears takes on Morgenstern in GOP primary for Richland County commissioner
Incumbent Cliff Mears takes on challenger David Morgenstern on May 5 in the Republican Party primary for the Richland County Board of Commissioners.
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Mansfield man, 22, charged with felony vandalism after driving onto Liberty Park basketball courts
A Mansfield man was charged with felony vandalism after allegedly driving his car onto the basketball courts at Liberty Park.
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Elderberries are ready to plant
To our reader who reached out for advice on this wonderful plant, I’m delighted you did! Growing elderberries in north central Ohio is something you can absolutely achieve with a little care. I remember having the same questions when I started. One thing to know: there are 20 to 30 related species of American Elder […]