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MANSFIELD — Donna Calderhead couldn’t have asked for a better retirement gift. After 26 years in education, Calderhead is retiring as the art teacher at Malabar Intermediate School. Her last day…
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Land bank to pursue scattered site development contracts with Columbus-based Woda Cooper
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank board will likely vote next week on a tentative sales agreement to sell more than 70 residential lots across Mansfield to a Columbus-based…
Ohio Express bandmates reunite to record new song for 21-year-old Shelby musician
A 21-year-old Shelby musician loves music of all kinds — especially the sounds produced during the late 1960s when bands like Mansfield’s Ohio Express topped the charts.
A fresh cut for Lexington: Murphy’s Barber Company opens its doors
LEXINGTON — Adrian and Savannah Hunter saw an empty barber shop in Lexington and decided to put their own spin on it. Movie posters line the walls, kids stack Legos…
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New report finds mental health concerns remain high among college students
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — May marks Mental Health Awareness Month and brings attention to the growing need for mental health across the country. As college students juggle academics, work and the pressures of early adulthood, mental health concerns continue to weigh heavily on young people across the country. A new…
Shel-BEE festival offers fun for all ages this Saturday
SHELBY — The second annual Shel-BEE Festival will buzz into action Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Black Fork Commons. The event is hosted by The Shelby Downtown Business Team and The Richland Area Beekeepers. The event will include a silent auction, craft and food vendors, bounce houses, face painting,…
Rams rough up Ontario, advance to Elite Eight
Madison advanced to the Elite Eight for a second straight season with a 7-0 win over Ontario in the Division III regional semifinal at Ashland University’s Deb Miller Field on Wednesday.
Mansfield Juneteenth celebration levels up parade, festival debut at new, expanded location
MANSFIELD — Mansfield is gearing up for its biggest celebration of freedom and unity yet as the annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival returns June 13, now hosted at its new location: Mansfield Senior High School, 124 N. Linden Road. This free, all-day community celebration promises more energy, more entertainment, and more ways…
The Brickyard turns up the volume for another summer of Final Fridays
MANSFIELD — Warm evenings, lawn chairs and live music will soon return to downtown Mansfield as the Final Friday Concert Series kicks off another summer at The Brickyard. “I am looking forward to summer, and nothing reminds me that summer is here (more) than the start of the Final Friday…
Juvenile arrested in suspected Galion residence arson fire
A juvenile was arrested Tuesday in connection with an arson fire at a vacant house during the Memorial Day weekend.
Time is right: Mansfield restaurateur Dan Lew buying Coney Island Diner business on Main Street
Longtime local restaurateur Dan Lew, owner of DLX in Mansfield, is buying the Coney Island Diner business on North Main Street.
Bite Club: From coffee to cocktails, exploring Delaware County’s local eats
Join Shelbi on a delicious day exploring Delaware County’s best coffee, eats, desserts, and drinks — plan your own foodie adventure now!
Mansfield Planning Commission OKs conditional use permit for proposed Buc-ee’s Travel Center
A proposed Buc-ee’s Travel Center at the I-71/Ohio 39 interchange took another step forward Tuesday afternoon.
Region celebrates rebirth of Mansfield Speedway
MANSFIELD — It may be called Mansfield Speedway, but the 0.44-mile oval on the city’s north side belongs to all of north central Ohio. Owners Matt and Jordan Tifft wouldn’t have it any other way. A contingent of state and local dignitaries joined the Tiffts on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting…
After the storm, 33 Forever’s Birthday Walk a scene of healing
As lightning lit up the sky outside, rain-soaked sponsors of 33 Forever’s Birthday Walk carried their booths from the Carrousel’s lawn to shelter inside, lining up alongside two children’s birthday parties already underway. Attendees who had come prepared to walk 3.3 km downtown (starting promptly at 11:33am) followed them inside. And…
The Shelby Foundation awards more than $111K in scholarships to graduating seniors
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of more than$111,000 in scholarships this year, continuing its commitment to expanding educational opportunities and investing in students’ futures. For the Shelby High School Class of 2026, the Foundation awarded $95,500 through 30 scholarship funds. In total, 48 scholarships…
Unearth a Story: MRCPL kicks off summer reading program June 1
MANSFIELD, OH – The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) invites community members of all ages to embark on a prehistoric adventure this summer. Launching June 1 and running through July 25, the 2026 Summer Library Program challenges participants to “Unearth a Story” through reading, learning, playing, and discovery. The dinosaur-themed…
Turning movement into music: The Autism Center adds Soundbeam technology
ONTARIO — Children attending The Autism Center this fall will create music with a wave of the hand, a tilt of the head or even the movement of a wheelchair. Soundbeam, an assistive music technology system using ultrasonic sensors to detect motion, will become part of the center’s therapy services…
iHeart Media Mansfield and Marion announce retirement of longtime market president Margie Tasseff
iHeartMedia announced Monday that local President Margie Tasseff will retire, effective June 1 after a four-decade career.
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