YMCA Sports Complex nears Phase One completion; fields set for 2027 debut
The YMCA of North Central Ohio has entered the final stretch of Phase One of its long-planned sports complex.
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Mansfield OKs 2026 budget, but state tax changes could impact city finances
Kelly Converse cautioned local lawmakers Tuesday about potential new state tax law changes and their impact on the city’s revenues.
Notebook: Falcons get Kalida in season of storylines
Making a trip to the state tournament puts the Falcons in some more extremely rare air when it comes to Ashland-area boys basketball history.
Mansfield City BOE eyes 2027-28 for potential Springmill STEM expansion
MANSFIELD— Springmill STEM likely won’t have a seventh grade class until at least 2027, Mansfield City Schools Supt. Stan Jefferson said Tuesday. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering,…
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Hamilton Insurance Group, Inc. chosen ‘Agency of the Year’ by Pekin Insurance
MANSFIELD — Hamilton Insurance Group, Inc. has announced that it has been named “Agency of the Year” by Pekin Insurance, recognizing the agency’s outstanding performance, dedication to clients, and commitment to excellence in the insurance industry. In addition to the agency-wide honor, several members of the Hamilton Insurance team received…
Troopers focus on removing impaired drivers from the road during St. Patrick’s Day enforcement
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding drivers that luck is not a strategy when it comes to being safe behind the wheel ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. Troopers will be highly visible on roadways across the state in an effort to remove impaired drivers as part…
Buc-ee’s beaver invasion: Mansfield City Council to vote on land annexation Tuesday
The next step toward a massive Buc-ee’s Travel Center in Mansfield is expected Tuesday evening.
Element of Art builds community through creativity
MANSFIELD — Element of Art Studio & Gallery has served as a creative space in downtown Mansfield for 16 years. The facility supports artists living with developmental disabilities through consistent studio time, professional opportunities, and meaningful community connection. “At Element of Art, we create art every day. But the true…
‘Back to the lab:’ Galion’s Trukovich falls in state final
Galion’s Carter Trukovich fell to Licking Valley’s Joe Curry in the 126-pound state championship match Sunday.
Oscar wins Clear Fork’s first state wrestling title
Sophomore Anthony Oscar became Clear Fork’s first ever state wrestling state champ Sunday inside Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center.
Ontario’s Ohl caps high school career with state title
Ontario senior 120-pounder Aiden Ohl won a Division II state championship Sunday evening at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center.
Mid-Ohio Home Show highlights generator reliability during windstorms
Emergency standby generators were just some of the local goods and services on display this weekend at the annual Mid-Ohio Home Show.
Hillsdale to take on Kalida on Friday in boys’ basketball Final 4 in Dayton
The Ohio High School Athletic Association on Sunday afternoon announced the boys’ state tournament Final 4 in seven divisions.
Liver Elastography now offered at Avita Health System
ONTARIO — – Avita Health System is now offering shear wave liver elastography at Ontario Hospital. This newly-acquired diagnostic imaging test is used to detect and monitor chronic liver diseases, such as hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatitis B and C, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. “We are dedicated to bringing innovative,…
History: Harding becomes Galion’s first 4-time wrestling state placer
COLUMBUS — It wasn’t the win Gradey Harding coveted. But Galion’s senior 132-pounder capped his high school career with a victory. Harding cruised to a 13-3 win over Hubbard’s Markel Hackwelder in the fifth-place match during the final day of the state tournament Sunday morning. Below are photos from the…
Source Media releases 2025 impact report highlighting growth, trust and community impact
MANSFIELD — Source Media Properties released its 2025 impact report this week, offering a look at how independent local journalism continues to shape civic life across Richland, Ashland and Knox counties. The report, titled “Community Trust at Work,” highlights the newsroom’s growth, investigative reporting, community engagement and the role readers…
Hop into Easter in a sensory-friendly way with Zan’s Mission celebration
MANSFIELD — Families of children with disabilities will have the chance to celebrate Easter in a calm, inclusive environment on March 28. Zan’s Mission is hosting a sensory-friendly Easter event from 9 to 11 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church, 53 Park Avenue West. The church is fully handicapped accessible,…
DeWine orders flags lowered for 3 Ohio Air National Guard members killed in Operation Epic Fury
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued the following statement on Saturday night after the deaths Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst, and Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, who were killed this week during Operation Epic Fury. “Fran and I join the rest of our state and nation in mourning the…
Gold Rush: Three area wrestlers headed to state finals
COLUMBUS — Ontario’s Aiden Ohl, Galion’s Carter Trukovich and Clear Fork’s Anthony Oscar are all chasing history. All three will wrestle for state championships Sunday evening inside the Schottenstein Center after winning semifinal matches Saturday night. Ohl will look to carry on the family legacy, joining his father, Monty, and…
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