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…
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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…
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…
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Memorial Day: Retired U.S. Army general ‘proud to be an Ohioan because of places like Richland County’
Gen. Christopher J. Dziubek said Monday seeing just one thing convinced him Richland County believes in honoring its military dead.
Lucas High School honors its Class of 2026
The newest batch of Lucas High School alumni turned their tassels on Sunday.
Clear Fork High School graduates 132 students in Class of 2026
The newest batch of Clear Fork High School alumni began their next chapter Sunday afternoon.
Lexington High School welcomes 191 new alumni as Class of 2026 graduates
The LHS Class of 2026 celebrated graduation Sunday evening as 191 students received diplomas.
Mansfield Christian graduates 51 seniors during Sunday commencement ceremony
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Christian School Class of 2026 crossed the stage Sunday afternoon, joining the school’s alumni ranks during a commencement ceremony. The 51-member class celebrated the milestone at Storyside Church alongside family, friends and faculty members. Class President Riley Patrick and honors representative Kendall Wushinske delivered student addresses…
Shelby High School graduates 153 members from the Class of 2026 on Sunday afternoon
Shelby High School graduated 153 members in the Class of 2026 on Sunday afternoon in the high school gymnasium.
Shelby councilman resigned from Mansfield City Schools ‘under threat of termination or non-renewal’
Nathan Martin submitted his “voluntary irrevocable” resignation “for personal reasons” on April 24, according to files obtained by Richland Source.
Westinghouse site reborn: Mansfield set to celebrate new beginning with party June 13
A community party is planned June 13 at the former sprawling site of Westinghouse in downtown Mansfield.
Registration open for 89th Safety Town program, sponsored by Mansfield police
Safety Town offers hands-on lessons in an age-appropriate setting to help prepare children for the start of the school year.
Loudonville’s Shultz runs into the KMAC record book
LOUDONVILLE — Hank Williams Jr sang, “Family Tradition,” and while the Shultz family from Loudonville is not the topic of the country song, it fits. Sophie Shultz, a Loudonville High School junior, recently broke the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference 800-meter record with a time of 2:20.76 at the league meet…
Destination Mansfield-Richland County celebrates cutting-edge tourism marketing
The 2026 Destination Mansfield-Richland County annual meeting attracted more than 140 local tourism industry members.
Plymouth High School commencement honors class of 2026
PLYMOUTH — A gymnasium full of family, friends and community members gathered to celebrate the Plymouth High School class of 2026 Saturday night. This year’s graduating class included 56 students, who earned a collective $169,350 in scholarships for the next step in their journey. A dozen of those students graduated…
Ontario boys strike gold at Oak Harbor district track meet
OAK HARBOR — Neither the elements nor a loaded district field seemed to bother Xavier Trent and his Ontario teammates Saturday afternoon. Trent won an individual title in the 1,600-meter run and was a member of the winning 4×800-relay team as the Warriors cruised to the team title at the…
Mansfield Senior celebrates class of 2026
MANSFIELD — As the final notes of pomp and circumstance faded, the beat of feet stomping on the bleachers filled Pete Henry gymnasium with a sound like thunder. Principal Kris Beasley stood at the podium, arms waving upward, urging the crowd to continue cheering. “Who’s ready to celebrate these kids?” Mansfield…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Is purslane weed food or decorative accent?
Over the years, I’ve shared countless springs and summers with purslane, the so-called weed. Maybe you’ve spotted it too — one of my clients had so many purslane plants, their garden looked like a living green carpet. I even received an email from a reader, complete with a picture of…
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