Learning by leading: High schoolers teach preschoolers at Heartland Technical Education Center
ASHLAND — A chorus of preschool children’s voices filled the classroom at Heartland Technical Education Center. “Hello neighbor! What do you say? It’s going to be a beautiful day, so…
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Clear Fork High School releases honor roll listings
BELLEVILLE — Clear Fork High School has announced its academic honorees for the second nine weeks grading period. All A’s SENIORS Piper Black, Jacob Brokaw, Alyssa Burger, Sabree Caudill, Mattie…
News Man Weekly: What’s going on at the Mansfield Inn? Also, public pools, barn fires and expensive fire trucks
MANSFIELD — You gotta bear with us folks. Episode No. 84 of the News Man Weekly podcast is a jam-packed episode. It opens with our resident curmudgeon, Carl Hunnell, unloading…
Clear Fork earns No. 1 seed in girls tournament draw
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork will begin its district title defense on its home floor. The Colts earned the No. 1 seed in Sunday’s Division V district tournament draw and will…
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OHSAA basketball state tournament tickets on sale Wednesday
COLUMBUS – All-session tickets for the Ohio High School Athletic Association 2026 girls and boys basketball state tournaments go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 11 at www.OHSAA.org/tickets. Both state tournaments return to the traditional Final Four format in 2026, with semifinal and state championship games in all seven divisions being held in the…
Kingsmen Quartet to perform Feb. 15 at Shelby church
The famed Kingsmen Quartet will be live and in concert at 6 p.m. on Feb. 15 at First Lutheran Church, 33 Broadway St. in Shelby.
Axe Social Lounge: From date nights to game nights in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — In downtown Mansfield, Axe Social Lounge is carving out a place where competition and connection go hand-in-hand. Located at 123 N. Diamond St., Axe Social Lounge offers a mix of axe throwing, arcade games, and board games — creating an experience designed as much for socializing as it…
Husted: America’s next frontier is building pro-innovation framework for digital assets
Jon Husted (R-Ohio) is one of Ohio’s two U.S. Senators. Ohio has a long history of producing people who attempt what others insist cannot be done. When two bicycle mechanics from Dayton argued that human flight was possible, the response was fear — warnings about danger, disorder, and defying nature.…
NAMI Richland County announces free Peer-to-Peer mental health courses
ONTARIO — You don’t have to navigate mental illness alone — and NAMI Richland County wants to prove it. This spring, NAMI Richland County will offer its free, eight-session, Peer-to-Peer course, a nationally recognized program designed by and for adults living with mental health conditions. The course blends education, connection…
Richland County releases January’s building permits listing
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of January, 2026. These reports are courtesy of Michelle Jordan, Office Manager of the Richland County Building Department. Anyone with questions regarding a specific permit should contact the Richland County…
King touts record sales as Gorman-Rupp reports 4th quarter & full year 2025 financial results
MANSFIELD — It was a banner year in 2025 for the Gorman-Rupp Company, according to president and CEO Scott King. The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2025 in a press release issued on Feb. 6. “We are proud…
Mansfield Fire Department honors 2025 Firefighter, EMT of the Year
The Mansfield Fire Department on Saturday night honored two firefighters for dedication, professionalism and service.
A Stroll through the Garden: Hot colors dot a cloudy, cold landscape
Not too long ago, a friend (and loyal reader) asked me a great question: “Eric, is there something we can do to make our winter landscape less boring?” I smiled and said, “Absolutely!” Winter can feel a bit dull when everything fades to pastel — and let’s be honest, winter…
Fire destroys massive metal barn along Woodville Road in Washington Township
A fire destroyed a massive metal barn along Woodville Road in Washington Township on Saturday night.
Buckeye Imagination Museum welcomes traveling exhibit from Ohio Help Me Grow
MANSFIELD — Buckeye Imagination Museum is excited to open a new traveling exhibit featuring the Help Me Grow iSandbox from Bright Beginnings. This innovative exhibit, which combines technology with hands-on play, is designed to inspire the next generation of curious minds by providing an engaging experience that allows visitors to…
Paul Newman’s knuckles led to an acting career, instead of selling bowling balls
A snowbound weekend is a good opportunity to retell one of the classic stories of Knox County history: the infamous brawl at the Bluebird Club, which resulted in the rise of one of the world’s most beloved actors, Paul Newman. While newspaper reports of the time give only the basics…
Safe winter play: Tips to keep kids warm and injury free outdoors
Winter weather may make for curmudgeonly adults, but snow days and sled riding are quintessential joys for many children. Outdoor winter play is the stuff of core memories, but like anything worthwhile in life, it comes with some risk. That’s why we talked with Dr. Michael Patrick Jr, an emergency…
Black History Celebration draws large crowd to Mansfield Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD — It was hard to find a seat at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library on Saturday. The place was simply bustling with activity. In one corner Jesus Jewels dancers were performing. In another one could learn work through a puzzle or test trivia knowledge, maybe even pick up…
Israel-based company to build manufacturing facility, could employ 200 workers in Ashland
ASHLAND — Israel-based Meptagon has selected Ashland’s Industrial Park to serve as the location of the company’s newest manufacturing facility. Ashland City Council approved the sale of 10 acres located on the southwest corner of Ford Drive and Wells Road to Meptagon at Tuesday night’s meeting. The facility will manufacture…
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