How does Ohio combat child care fraud?
Fraud prevention has long been a priority for Ohio’s Department of Children and Youth, Director Kara Wente said.
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Christmas comes early with NECIC’s ‘Jingle in July’ camp for kids on July 22
NECIC will host its first “Jingle in July,” a free one-day supervised camp for children ages six to 11.
Irv Oslin: Sidetracked on a road trip – trying in vain to photograph the world’s biggest locomotive
About 13,000 people — roughly the equivalent of the population of Fostoria — crammed into the Iron Triangle Rail Park for what was billed as a whistle stop.
Josh Cole is changing the way North Central Ohio approaches leadership
In her seventh year as mayor of Crestline, Linda Pitt has learned the importance of her role as the people’s servant. Her job entails listening to and fielding questions not…
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Twilight Market Sip & Shop on 07/25/2026
Twilight Market Sip & Shop Date: 07/25/2026 Time: 04:00 pm-08:00 pm Location: Loft & Rails Wedding and Event Center; 557 N Home Road Ontario, Ohio 44906 Organizer: Loft & Rails Wedding and Event Center Cost: Free Contact and more info: rentals@loftandrails.com https://www.loftandrails.com About the event: ✨ Twilight Market Sip &…
Shelby High School Alumni Association Pub Crawl on 08/01/2026
Shelby High School Alumni Association Pub Crawl Date: 08/01/2026 Time: 03:00 pm-09:00 pm Location: Downtown Shelby Organizer: Shelby High School Alumni Association Cost: $25 or two for $40 Contact and more info: buckeyeburky@yahoo.com https://www.shelbywhippetsalumni.org/ About the event: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shelby High School Alumni Association Announces Annual Pub Crawl to…
Amy Walker hired as principal of Springmill STEM Elementary School in Mansfield
The Mansfield City Schools board of education approved Amy Walker’s promotion during a board meeting last week.
Mansfield Men’s Garden Club Beautification Awards on 07/12/2026
Mansfield Men’s Garden Club Beautification Awards Date: 07/12/2026 Time: 12:00 am-12:00 pm Location: Mansfield Men's Garden Club Organizer: Ed Pickens Cost: Free Contact and more info: edpickens48@gmail.com About the event: The Mansfield Men’s Garden Club is now accepting nominations for their annual beautification awards in the following categories: Residential landscape…
From a month to a day: Madison Township seeks faster fire hose testing
Green also noted neighboring Mifflin and Monroe townships use FireCatt, although scheduling could be a challenge.
News Man Weekly: ‘Merica, Downtown Forward in Mansfield and three new Source reporters
Three of Source Media’s newest reporters join the show: Abby Hiday, Logan Adams and Alex Hopkins.
Open Source: Richland County Park District only allows Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on B&O Trail
Class 1 and Class 2 electric bikes are both capped at a maximum assisted speed of 20 miles per hour and use motors of 750 watts or less.
Road remains closed, evacuation ends after Norfolk Southern derailment in Bucyrus
Whetstone Street remains closed between Auto Street and East Warren Street, but should reopen by Wednesday morning.
Section of Ohio 96 to close for culvert replacement, ODOT announces
The detour route will be Ohio 96 west to Ohio 603 north to Ohio 3 south to Ohio 96 and reverse.
Shelby sidewalk replacement program aims for accessibility, walkability
Shelby is offering its sidewalk replacement program, funded by $20,000 in taxpayer funds.
Four people dead, including police officer, during Wayne County shooting Sunday night
Wayne County Sheriff Tom Ballinger said law enforcement officers responded to a report of a disturbance and shots fired at a home on Chippewa Trail around 9:30 p.m.
Richland County contributes to Ohio’s sandhill crane count despite inclement weather
MANSFIELD – Volunteer observers reported 344 sandhill cranes in Ohio during the 2026 Midwest Crane Count, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Locally, Richland County volunteers counted five sandhill cranes. That figure is down from 12 counted in 2025. The count was coordinated by the…
‘This is our version of the American 250 picnic,’ Shelby mayor says of Sunday community party
Mayor Steve Schag was among those in attendance at the party, which came one day after the traditional 4th of July celebrations around the county.
Open Source: What parents should know about a teen overdose ‘challenge’ on social media
The Benadryl challenge surfaced in 2020 as a dangerous TikTok trend that encouraged users to take far more than the recommended amount of the medicine in order to get high.
Same papaya, different day: Pato O’Ward wins Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Pato O’Ward capitalized on the polesitter’s wide exit off Turn 2 on Lap 42, swiping the lead and holding it the rest of the way.
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