Madison High School unveils 2026 Homecoming Court
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court. The students selected include: Lincoln Shepherd, Sophie Lowe, Emily Saunders, Koree Kershner, Kennedy Hofer, Aubrey Ohl, Brianna Coulter,…
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25 years after 9/11: Remembering the day that changed America
ONTARIO — Twenty-five years have passed since the Sept. 11 attacks, but the memories of that day remain vivid for those who lived through it. The Ontario/Mansfield community gathered Friday…
Bowman, Whippets rally in MOAC opener at Galion
GALION — Matt Dick has seen enough of Brady Bowman to last a lifetime. Galion’s veteran coach probably will see Bowman in his sleep. Shelby’s senior standout caught five passes…
Multidimensional: Ontario’s approach to 2026 season leads to 4-0 start
Ontario (4-0) defeated Clear Fork (3-1) 17-7 to open Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference play.
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Section of Sturges Avenue closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs, it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed: Sturges Avenue from Glessner Avenue to West 1st Street. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the…
Authorities net guns, drugs and cash in Mansfield raid
MANSFIELD — Weapons, cash and drugs were seized Thursday during a Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force raid in Mansfield, according to a press release from the METRICH Enforcement Unit. Investigators seized a shotgun, a pistol, nearly $3,000 in U.S. currency, suspected fentanyl, and approximately 100 grams of suspected cocaine.…
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 Area Agency on Aging to commemorate the quarter century that has passed since that fateful day. Last year the club…
GOAL Digital Academy expands literacy initiatives through ReadOhio partnership
MANSFIELD — GOAL Digital Academy is expanding its literacy initiatives for the 2026-2027 school year, building upon its partnership with Ohio’s ReadOhio initiative to strengthen reading instruction, support educators and create a culture of literacy across the district. State-sponsored ReadOhio Coach Whitney Imhoff, provided to GOAL through apartnership with Mid-Ohio Educational…
The Domestic Violence Shelter invites community to support survivors through Room to Heal campaign
For 48 years, The Domestic Violence Shelter has served as a safe haven for individuals and families seeking refuge from violence and a path toward healing.
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 time in a decade thanks in part to Proctor, a senior captain and the defense’s leading tackler. Proctor stopped by…
‘You’re not alone”: Mansfield Playhouse highlights mental health in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
Evan Wertz grew up performing at the Mansfield Playhouse, starting at age 5. He returns to the stage for the first time in eight years in “Dear Evan Hansen.”
Millersburg missionary enters guilty plea for child exploitation crimes in Haiti
MILLERSBURG — Jeriah Mast, 45, of Millersburg, entered a guilty plea Tuesday to two counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors in Haiti, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. Federal prosecutors say Mast traveled from the United States to Haiti on multiple…
Crestline schools mourn teacher killed in Fairfield County crash
CRESTLINE — A Crestline teacher died Sunday evening after a two-vehicle crash in Fairfield County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Crestline Exempted Village Schools. Cameron Lyon, 23, of Caledonia, died at Fairfield Medical Center a short time after the Sept. 6 crash on U.S. 33 near U.S.…
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…
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