Mansfield resident brings ‘bubbly’ personality to Miss Ohio Teen stage
MaKayla Lawrence always wears a sash and a smile. The former says “Miss Greater Cleveland’s Teen,” while the latter says she’s ready to give the best version of herself every…
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Going the distance: Lexington’s Hughes caps historic career with another state track title
Lexington senior Latrell Hughes defended his state championship in the 800-meter run Sunday in record-setting fashion.
Madison announces academic honorees for final grading period of the year
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Local Schools has announced its academic honorees for the final grading period of the 2025-26 school year. All A’s (4.0 GPA) SENIORS Payton Bartolomea, Megan Bays,…
Shelby 4×100-meter relay teams both claim state titles Saturday
The boys and girls 4×100-meter relay teams from Shelby both claimed state titles Saturday at Ohio State’s Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
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Roundabout construction to close Lex-Springmill/Home roads June 15 for 120 days
Plans for a roundabout at the intersection of Lexington-Springmill and Home roads have been in the works since 2022.
Shelby’s Henkel shatters state record to repeat as long jump champion
COLUMBUS — Shelby’s Madison Henkel made history on Saturday. The senior long jumper broke the Division III state meet record and the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium record with a leap of 19 feet, 11.5 inches to repeat as state champion. Five of Henkel’s six jumps were better than 19 feet.…
66-year-old woman dies in Mansfield hospital after 2-vehicle crash in Ashland County
MOHICAN TOWNSHIP – A North Ridgeville woman was killed after a two-vehicle crash Friday in Mohican Township, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jeanette E. Vibbert, 66, was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and pronounced deceased shortly afterward, the Patrol stated. The crash occurred at 11:24 a.m. at the intersection…
Numbers decrease for Richland County hunters amid muddy spring turkey season
MANSFIELD — Luck was not on the side of Richland County’s spring turkey hunters, who saw their number dwindle amid a muddy season, according to statistics provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Local hunters bagged 190 birds during the spring campaign within the county’s borders. That total fell…
Land bank moves forward on scattered site affordable rentals
MANSFIELD — It’s been decades since specific pockets of Mansfield’s North End have experienced a new housing development. That may change with the construction of new rental housing units on 63 scattered sites throughout the city. The Richland County Land Bank board took the next step in that process during…
Lucas, Mansfield Christian, Crestview stars earn state placements in track finale
Richland County saw several podium placements in Divisions IV and V at the OHSAA Jesse Owens Track & Field State Championships.
Meeting people where they are: Community health workers recognized for service
MANSFIELD — A phone call, a ride to an appointment, or help finding the right resource can make all the difference for someone facing a difficult situation. That’s the kind of work Lavandalyn Bentley does every day as a community health worker (CHW). On Friday afternoon, Bentley and other community…
Madison’s historic postseason run ends in 10-inning state semifinal thriller
AKRON — Madison’s magical postseason run came to a heartbreaking end Friday afternoon in Akron. The Rams battled toe-to-toe with Louisville for 10 innings before falling 3-2 in a Division III state semifinal at Firestone Stadium. For a program making its first Final Four appearance in 31 years, Madison showed…
Mansfield distributes electric aggregate enrollment, opt-out letters
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced its participation in the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) electric aggregation program, providing residents and small businesses access to competitive electric supply options negotiated exclusively for NOPEC customers. Eligible residents and small business customers are receiving enrollment letters in the mail…
Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre to present H.M.S. Pinafore on June 27 & 28
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre (RYOT) production of H.M.S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan will be on the stage for four performances later this month. Director Lori Turner’s cast will offer shows on Satuday, June 27 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 28 at 1 and…
Lexington, Ontario, Clear Fork runners reach podium at state track meet
In the 4×800 event, opening Saturday’s Division III finals slate at the OHSAA Jesse Owens Track & Field State Championships, Lexington girls took third and Ontario boys took fourth. Later in the day, Katrina Neal of Clear Fork took fourth in the girls’ 3200m.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Groundhog troubles and their deadbeat natures
A few years ago, my grandson sat next to me in my pickup truck, and we found ourselves reminiscing about the massive groundhog tunnel winding through his great-grandpa’s old barn. It reminded me of a conversation with one of my clients, who was struggling with her own groundhog problem. Reflecting…
RCT & Regional Planning launch ‘Wheels to Work’ bike grant program
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) and the Richland County Regional Planning Commission (RCRPC) have announced a “Wheels to Work” bike grant program to help people connect to RCT Flex for work. Four new commuter bikes will be awarded to eligible applicants who would use the bike to connect with…
Ohio AG unveils statewide crime & sentencing data dashboard
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost launched a new online tool Friday that provides unprecedented transparency into felony crime and sentencing trends across Ohio. “This data has countless applications, whether it’s helping families understand community safety or guiding policymakers in improving criminal justice laws,” Yost said. “Most importantly, it…
Former FBI agent to speak June 7 in Lexington on Cleveland mafia’s assassination of Greene, Bomb City USA
LEXINGTON — Lou Sorrenti will be hosting a presentation by former FBI agent Bob Friedrick on Sunday, June 7 on his experiences dealing with the Cleveland mafia in the 1970s. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at The Local, 97078 Ohio-97, Lexington. Contact Lou Serentini 419-884-7117, for tickets. Friederick…
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