From factory floors to the Hall of Fame: NCOIM inducts 6 new Champions of Industry
MANSFIELD — Some built companies. Some created jobs. One was Mansfield’s first inventor. All of them shaped the community. North Central Ohio’s manufacturing history lives in the stories of the…
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Cultivating the past: local historians restore South Park community garden
Volunteers from the Richland Early American Center for History (REACH) took over the maintenance for an existing community garden last spring.
Fredericktown teen dies in two-vehicle crash Thursday in Morrow County
The fatal crash occurred around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Morrow County Road 170 and Township Road 187 in Harmony Township.
Mansfield’s Main Street Corridor Improvement Project on track for end-of-October completion
City of Mansfield engineer Bob Bianchi said Thursday the $20.3 million, 18-month project is on track to be finished on time.
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Panning for purpose: Bellville’s Gold Rush Days turns prospecting into education, charity
Gold Rush Days events will include common digs where participants can take home Ohio gold and enjoy more kid-focused activities throughout the weekend.
A familiar sight along Park Avenue West is about to disappear after years of standing unfinished
Editor’s Note: This story was updated to reflect the correct demolition date and additional comments from Josh Bradley. ONTARIO — The partially constructed church at 1943 Park Avenue West has sat unfinished for more than two decades. Now, it is set for demolition. Ontario Mayor Josh Bradley announced the demolition…
Eating good: Coney Fest leads to check for HOPE Food Pantry
“If you bring food, it’s always good,” said Ian Chambers, HOPE’s pantry specialist. “Money is sometimes better because you can get more from the food bank with that.”
Mansfield police officer placed on leave, arrested hours later in Ontario for OVI
Officer John Meyer was arrested by Ontario police hours after being relieved of duty for allegedly reporting to work under the influence of alcohol.
Working like a dog: The community effort behind caring for recent Loudonville dog surrenders
Registered Veterinary Technician and Instructor Anne Leidigh said her students at Heartland Tech quickly moved from classroom lessons to hands-on animal care.
Join The Club: Lexington boys soccer program reaches 500-win plateau
“Looking at that list, there are some heavy-hitters on there,” Lexington coach Peter Them said.
First Friday Shop Hop is Sept. 4 in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield’s First Friday Shop Hop will take place on Friday, Sept. 4. First Friday Shop Hop happens on the first Friday of every month. It’s a fun evening where downtown shops stay open later, host special events, and may even have some great deals and promotions waiting…
Opening Act: Local grads fuel 13th-ranked AU in Thursday night’s opener against No. 25 IUP
ASHLAND — The nationally-ranked Ashland University football team will be put to the test early this season. The No. 13 Eagles will host No. 25 Indiana (Pa.) at 7 p.m. Thursday at Jack Miller Stadium. It is the first of three straight home games for AU. Ninth-ranked Grand Valley State…
Culvert replacement will close section of U.S. 42 in Richland County next week
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced a culvert replacement project that will impact Richland County drivers starting next week. The closure will affect U.S. Route 42, between Cedarwood Drive and Gables Blvd., will close Wednesday, Sept. 9 for a culvert replacement. The detour route will be U.S.…
Richland County Foundation Women’s Fund seeks nominations for JoAnn Dutton Volunteerism Award
MANSFIELD — The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is accepting nominations for the JoAnn Dutton Volunteer Community Service Award. The award celebrates and honors women leaders who devote a significant amount of time and energy in a meaningful way to local charitable organizations. This award sponsored by the…
A reason to celebrate: Five years later, Bloom has grown — with a little Fizz
MANSFIELD — A shopping trip at Bloom doesn’t always end with a bag of clothes. Sometimes it ends with a dirty soda, a conversation with a friend or simply a few extra minutes spent somewhere that has become part of a customer’s routine. That transformation is something Janelle Blake is…
Bridging the gap: Mansfield works on next step to connect B&O Trail into downtown
City Council approved spending $175,000 for design and engineering services for a new 11-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along Trimble Road from Marion Avenue to Millsboro Trail.
Get ready to ‘Eat Mor Chikin,’ Ashland: Final steps to land Chick-fil-A are in motion
The Georgia-based company plans to construct a 4,472-square-foot restaurant next to Culver’s along U.S. 250 near Interstate 71.
Housing project for veterans, seniors in Mansfield to carry $26 to $30 million price tag
Mansfield City Council on Tuesday evening approved a rezoning request to build 61 housing units inside former Brightspeed building.
‘We have to solve it’: Local leaders look for solutions to child care challenges
Explore how Mansfield leaders say child care gaps strain families, workers and Ohio’s economy — and why communities must collaborate on solutions.
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