Firefighters, first responders, students scale bleachers at Shelby High School 9/11 remembrance
None of Shelby City Schools’ current students were alive for the tragedy at the World Trade Center. Even some of the first responders in attendance were too young to remember.…
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Richland County commissioners support conservation and preservation of Weller Township wetland
More than 200 acres of wetland in northeast Richland County may be preserved from development using state grant funds.
Ontario Key Club remembers anniversary of 9/11 by planting flags at Area Agency on Aging
ONTARIO — Thursday marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Ontario Key Club, with the support of the Kiwanis Club, raised 512 flags in front of the…
Ram Revival: Senior Aiden Proctor helping lead Madison comeback
MANSFIELD — The once-proud Madison football program is on the rise and Aiden Proctor is leading the charge. The Rams are 2-1 and have won back-to-back games for the first…
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Eagles look to rebound against college football heavyweight Grand Valley State
ASHLAND — Another week, another nationally-ranked opponent. No. 19 Ashland will welcome No. 6 Grand Valley State to town Saturday for a second non-conference slugfest in as many weeks. The Eagles (0-1) fell to No. 14 Indiana (Pa.) 34-24 in last week’s opener at Jack Miller Stadium. Meanwhile, GVSU (2-0)…
Centerburg man killed in Morrow County motorcycle crash
MARENGO – A Centerburg man was killed as a result of a three-vehicle crash in Morrow County that took place Monday night, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Randy Sheets, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Patrol. The incident took…
Bond set at $25,000 for Loudonville dog breeder facing 12 misdemeanor charges
Ashland Municipal Court Judge John Good set Daniel Miller’s bond at $25,000 cash, with no permitted 10-percent posting, and personal recognizance bond.
Area Agency on Aging & Gorman-Rupp partner on Working Caregiver pilot project
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (AAA5) has partnered with Gorman-Rupp on a pilot project designed to better support employees who are balancing work with caregiving responsibilities for an older adult family member or friend. Funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the…
Motorcycle passenger from Ashley killed in Sept. 4 crash on U.S. 42 in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – An Ashley woman was killed and another person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 4 in Morrow County, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Amanda Pickens, 38, of Ashley, was pronounced deceased at the scene by MorrowCounty EMS. Tyler…
Severe wind, thunderstorms expected to blow through the region Sept. 9
MANSFIELD — North central Ohio could be in the path of a strong storm on Wednesday night, according to Sarah Potes, director of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. The National Weather Service sent out an alert on Wednesday morning that a line of showers and thunderstorms will develop this…
Ohio ranks third nationally for high school sports participation
COLUMBUS – Ohio ranks as the third-largest state for high school sports participation with almost 350,000 high school student-athletes during the 2025-26 school year, according to the annual NFHS High School Athletics Participation Survey, trailing only Texas and California. Ohio ranked in the Top 5 nationally in participation of most sports…
Knox County teen pleads guilty to aggravated murder
According to a joint plea agreement, Hay pleaded guilty on Sept. 3 to the aggravated murder charge, with a sentence of life imprisonment with parole eligibility in 20 years.
Galion’s Gill House Chautauqua to celebrate Edison connection on Sept. 13
GALION — America’s greatest inventor has a connection to Galion? That topic will be explored at the first Gill House Chautauqua, which takes place Sunday, Sept. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. as part of the statewide Ohio Open Doors program. All are welcome. The event connects two parts of…
ODOT: Stewart Road Bridge work faces 2027 completion date in Madison Twp.
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Stewart Road Bridge will not see completion until 2027, according to Madison Township Road Superintendent Larry Weirich. During the Madison Township Trustees meeting Tuesday, Weirich said the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) plans to complete the work sometime next summer. Trustee Tom Craft said an ODOT…
Riding through history: Shelby Cycle Historical Society hosts bike tour, engine house tour
The 1872 historic engine house on Main Street, and future site of the society’s Steel & Wheel Museum, will open its doors Sep. 13 from 2-4 p.m. for a walk through Shelby’s history. The event is part of Ohio Open Doors, a project of Ohio History Connection.
Developing: 10 new charges filed against Loudonville dog breeder include alleged sexual conduct with animal
Daniel A. Miller, 64, was taken into custody Tuesday for the second time in 12 days.
Madison, Ontario, Shelby, Clear Fork & Crestline standouts noted in state football notebook
MANSFIELD — Youngsters from Richland and Crawford County turned in fine efforts to earn attention in the Ohio high school football notebook. Here’s the best in the state from Week 3: Richland County -Madison’s Damarrion Lloyd ran for 227 yards and four touchdowns of 17, 65, 78 and 18 yards…
U.S. Marshals: 79 reported missing children found in Ohio
COLUMBUS – A total of 79 reported missing children have been found in Ohio during Operation Meridian, according to the United States Marshals Pete Elliott, of Northern Ohio and, Michael Black of Southern Ohio. The U.S. Marshals Service, in coordination with its federal, state, and local partners announced Monday morning…
State Highway Patrol reports 12 Ohio road fatalities over Labor Day weekend
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reports 12 deaths in crashes over the four-day Labor Day weekend reporting period. The reporting period began Friday, Sept. 4 at midnight and concluded Monday, Sept. 7 at 11:59 p.m. According to preliminary Patrol statistics, at least one of the 12 fatal crashes…
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