COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has announced hunting season dates for the wild turkey, one of Ohio’s most iconic game species. Spring turkey hunting is an anticipated event for many Ohioans. During the 2025 spring wild turkey season, hunters checked 16,014 birds. Among those were 1,740 turkeys taken by […]
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Three downtown Mansfield businesses vandalized overnight
MANSFIELD — Braxton Daniels did his best to look on the bright side Friday morning. “You gave me a day off. I get to take a nap today,” he said, addressing whomever broke the back door and stole the cash register from his downtown tea shop. “You can try to slow people down, but it won’t. […]
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Three Republicans vie for Ohio 5th District Court of Appeals seat
RICHLAND COUNTY — Three Republican candidates have filed to run for Ohio’s 5th District Court of Appeals, setting up a contest for the six-year judicial term. The position carries a salary of $187,013 in 2026. The candidates in the Republican primary include Licking County Municipal Court Judge Matthew George, Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor […]
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2026 Hall of Excellence honors award recipients at ceremony
SHELBY — The North Central Ohio Hall of Excellence filled the James W. Kehoe Center on Thursday night as dozens gathered to celebrate the people shaping the region’s future. The annual induction ceremony raised funds for the North Central State College Foundation while spotlighting leadership, service and innovation across North Central Ohio. Jennifer Alt, NCSC […]
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Multi-Tasker: Latrell Hughes does it all for Lexington track team
LEXINGTON — If there is a more versatile track athlete in Ohio than Lexington senior Latrell Hughes, coach Mike Moore has yet to meet him. As far as Moore is concerned, Hughes is the ultimate Swiss Army Knife of the oval. From the 100-meter dash to the 800-meter run and every distance in between, Hughes […]
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Ontario police request BCI assistance in ongoing investigation at 1876 August Drive
ONTARIO — Ontario police announced Thursday morning they have formally requested assistance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation into an ongoing investigation at 1876 August Drive. In a press release, Lt. Tony Grimwood said the request is part of the department’s commitment to “conducting a thorough and transparent investigation.” Grimwood noted there is no […]
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$10 million local vision could transform former Holiday Inn into downtown gem
Local investors, led by Jay Goyal, have a $10 million plan to renovate and redevelop the former downtown Mansfield Holiday Inn
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In the age of AI and algorithms, Vinylthon provides a ‘real’ radio experience
WRDL, Ashland University’s award-winning, student-run radio station will be participating in its ninth Vinylthon celebration this weekend.
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How did the wind/solar issue land on the May primary ballot in Richland County?
How did the issue of wind and solar power get to the ballot box on the May 2026 primary ballot in Richland County? Follow along. It began years ago.
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Lexington school board approves 24 staff cuts ahead of levy push
LEXINGTON — Lexington Local Schools will employ 24 fewer people next school year, Supt. Jeremy Secrist said Wednesday night. The school board voted Wednesday to approve a reduction in force (RIF), terminating contracts with eight of those employees at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The eliminated positions included a first grade teacher, kindergarten teachers, […]