MANSFIELD – When 2019 Miss Ohio winner Caroline Grace Williams was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Type III, she felt a sense of relief.

Caroline Grace Williams has made countless public appearances during her reign as Miss Ohio, especially considering her tenure was extended for a year due a pandemic that cancelled last year's scholarship pageant.

MANSFIELD — When Angela and Tim Ghessouras crossed the seas from Athens, Greece in 1967 they knew no English and didn’t have an American dollar in their name. They were in search of better opportunities, a better future for their two kids and a politically stable environment. 

A few months ago, I began to notice a pattern. Each morning of the week, I’d wake up to my alarm on my cell phone, begrudgingly pull myself out of bed and, after taking care of a couple basic needs, would begin to wake and ready my kids for school and childcare. 

Jason Knasinski served two tours in Afghanistan before returning home to Mansfield. He recently founded his own non-profit, Stronger By Choice, to provide transitional housing for those leaving homeless shelters working to get their own place. 

MANSFIELD ─ Teamwork stopped a fire from turning into a blaze, preventing potential life and property loss.

My career path has been more of a winding road than a straight line. I got my bachelor’s degree in music education and taught for a few years, before some unanticipated changes put me on the path to non-profit administration, which ultimately led to a career in which I lead a digital marketi…

MANSFIELD – A new local donut truck, The Roaming Donut, has rolled into Richland County, giving residents a new, updated and adventurous way to explore different flavors of donuts. 

MANSFIELD -- Genesis Bond Hollingsworth has overcome her fair share of challenges, but they haven’t stopped her from dreaming big.

Author's Note: "Smith" is a pseudonym used to protect the family's confidentiality.

Did you know that every seven years, every cell in your body regenerates? Essentially, you become a totally new person over the course of every seven years.

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This 10-part series highlights the 2021 McGowan Courage Award nominees. Brought to you by the Mansfield Rotary Club.

This 10-part series highlights the 2021 McGowan Courage Award nominees. Brought to you by the Mansfield Rotary Club.

This 10-part series highlights the 2021 McGowan Courage Award nominees. Brought to you by the Mansfield Rotary Club.

Dear Coco,

This 10-part series highlights the 2021 McGowan Courage Award nominees. Brought to you by the Mansfield Rotary Club.

This 10-part series highlights the 2021 McGowan Courage Award nominees. Brought to you by the Mansfield Rotary Club.

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MANSFIELD -- St. Matthew Lutheran Church was left to crumble, but two former parishioners were determined to save it.

MANSFIELD – Since the 1960's, the Shelly Acres swimming pool has been a staple in the Madison community. Today it’s the only existing private pool in the Madison area.

MANSFIELD – St. Peter’s High School announced Thursday afternoon the Class of 2021 Valedictorian and Salutatorian come from the same family and share the same birthday.

This 10-part series highlights the 2021 McGowan Courage Award nominees. Brought to you by the Mansfield Rotary Club.

ASHLAND – Major Steve Bechtol, pilot with the Ohio Air National Guard 179th Airlift Wing, left in February for a 10-week deployment to the Middle East. This was his first months-long assignment overseas in five years, and he wanted to do something special for his wife of 21 years during his absence.

This 10-part series highlights the 2021 McGowan Courage Award nominees. Brought to you by the Mansfield Rotary Club.

This 10-part series highlights the 2021 McGowan Courage Award nominees. Brought to you by the Mansfield Rotary Club.

Every Sunday, I get a notification on my phone that tells me about my screen time for the past week. It analyzes the quantity of time I use my phone, the frequency that I pick up my phone, the notifications I get and where I’m spending my time on my phone. 

This 10-part series highlights the 2021 McGowan Courage Award nominees. Brought to you by the Mansfield Rotary Club.

SHELBY -- The 2021 Ohio SkillsUSA Championships occurred from March 4 to April 28.

This 10-part series highlights the 2021 McGowan Courage Award nominees. Brought to you by the Mansfield Rotary Club.

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Nathan and Mandi Martin of Shelby began their foster care journey in 2016. They've since adopted one daughter, June, and continue to foster and provide respite care for other foster families.

Eating a healthy breakfast can be a challenge on busy mornings. One of the most convenient ways to get the health benefits you want from your breakfast while on the run is to make overnight oats. They are easy to assemble ahead of time so you can simply grab a serving out of the fridge in th…

The Mansfield Art Center's 76th annual "May Show" opens Sunday, May 9, and continues through June 6.

Mansfield Area Y employees Ashley Pifer and Jen Jeffery were honored Thursday morning with a proclamation from Richland County commissioners for their April 5 life-saving efforts.

LAKEVILLE, Ohio -- Two Plymouth students topped the 2021 Congressional Arts Competition when the winners were announced on Tuesday night by Congressman Bob Gibbs.

For this week’s “Ask Coco,” two questions came in that were destined to be coupled: 

FREDERICKTOWN -- Milan Pozderac, of Fredericktown, has been named a 2021 Distinguished Senior by the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership at The Ohio State University.

MANSFIELD – The Blueberry Patch, owned by the Beilstein family, is a permanent staple in the Richland County area. Locals and travelers alike can bask in the sun, pick berries and take a trip to the gift shop for a souvenir. It makes for an ideal pit stop.

MANSFIELD – Two years ago Kelly Black, mother of two, birthed her first child. She experienced the joy of motherhood and breastfeeding, and she had an overwhelming need to help other mothers who were unable to take part in that nature. 

I’m fairly certain that I’m lactose intolerant, or at the very least sensitive to dairy. Yet, over the past month or two, I’ve found myself with a bowl of ice cream or a pizza more times than I care to admit. 

MANSFIELD – For 16 years, Mansfield native Mayvis Payne has made a name for herself as a makeup artist. Her talented skills with a blending brush have put her in the same room as notable celebrities such as Jennifer Holliday, Kerry Washington, Nick Cannon and Maya Angelou. 

Dear Coco,

The eRecycling program at Richland Newhope Industries recycles many common household technology for free. The items that carry a recycling fee will be discounted 10 percent next week in honor of Earth Day.

MANSFIELD – Habitat for Humanity of Ohio has named Si Carmean the Volunteer of the Year for 2020. Carmean, a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity of Richland and Crawford Counties (HFHRCC), was nominated by the local chapter.

Loudonville's Jeanne Griffin, who serves as an experienced historical tour guide at the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum, won the Ohio Museums Association's Betty Bryan Volunteer of the Year award on Sunday, April 11th.  

It’s 5:10 a.m. on a brisk Thursday morning. Ashland native Alex Sharick quickly walks through the gate to the Ashland High School football field where he is greeted by 11 other men beside the home bleachers. 

Last year, like many people, we had a couple of trips planned that we canceled due to the pandemic. Traveling is one of my favorite pastimes, and I’ve been eager for the restrictions to begin to lift so that we could begin to travel once again. Thanks to vaccines and updated guidelines from …