MANSFIELD — Don Williams organized the first Ohio Civil War Show nearly 50 years ago in Ashland, an immersive historical experience today carried on by his family. Now dubbed the Ohio Civil War and World War I & World War II Show, an estimated 450 exhibitors from 38 states will roll into the Richland County […]
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Sherrod Brown in Mansfield: ‘I do my own job. The White House does what it does’
MANSFIELD — Democrat Sherrod Brown, seeking re-election in November to a fourth term in the U.S. Senate, isn’t counting on President Joe Biden to help him much in Ohio. The Mansfield native is battling Bernie Moreno, a candidate strongly endorsed by former President Donald Trump in a state the GOP presidential candidate won in 2016 […]
179th Cyberspace Wing photojournalist joins family at White House Easter Egg Roll
MANSFIELD — As a military photojournalist for the Ohio Air National Guard and member of the 179th Cyberspace Wing in Mansfield, I have personally spent the past 18 years documenting so many military families emotions during deployment send-offs or coming home ceremonies along with the incredible support of our Military & Family Readiness Program. Every […]
Beyond the Blue: 179th Cyberspace MSgt. leads girls’ wrestling efforts
COLUMBUS — In the tunnel of the Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State University, a team of female wrestlers prepared to take the mat, while thousands of spectators began flooding the stands to watch the state wrestling tournament. The sound of cheering and whistles filled the arena; this was one of the moments the wrestlers […]
Crestview senior is Ashland Elks Teen of the Month
ASHLAND — Baileigh Cordrey has been selected the Ashland Elks Teen of the Month for October. Baileigh is the daughter of Ronica Cordrey and is a senior at Crestview High School. Baileigh is a member of the FFA (currently holds the office of Secretary); Student Council; Senior Class Officer; and member of a student-lead Bible […]
179th Cyberspace Wing officially formed in Mansfield on Saturday
MANSFIELD — Col. Darren Hamilton knows the history of the storied flying missions of the 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard as well as anyone in Hangar 102 on Saturday afternoon. A Bellville native, the current wing commanding officer joined the 179th as a C-130 crew chief 37 years ago, rising through […]