Open Source: Updated timeline emerges for Ontario Chick-fil-A opening
ONTARIO — Ontario’s long-awaited Chick-fil-A appears to be moving closer to opening. Chick-fil-A’s proposed Ontario location has generated ongoing interest from residents since plans were first announced in October. The…
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Park National Bank announces temporary closure of downtown Mansfield office due to entryway damage
Park National Bank has temporarily closed its building at 3 N. Main St. due to damage in the primary entryway.
Mohican MTB100 to return May 16 to downtown Loudonville
The Mohican MTB100 has attracted riders from around the world for more than 20 years. This year’s rolling start is set for 7 a.m. on May 16.
Ohio BCI continuing investigation into officer-involved shooting in Bucyrus
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations continues on Tuesday its investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Bucyrus.
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Governor attends Bird Ohio Day at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
OAK HARBOR — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife celebrated Governor’s Bird Ohio Day on Monday at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Ottawa County. The top bird conservationists in Ohio gather annually in May at Magee Marsh Wildlife…
Rubber Match: Shelby to host Colts in tourney opener after regular-season split
SHELBY — The Whippets and Colts will settle things in the postseason. Shelby earned the No. 3 seed in Sunday’s Division IV baseball tournament draw and will host No. 5 Clear Fork in a sectional final at 5 p.m. May 20. The Whippets (10-9) and Colts (8-15) split the regular…
North Central State College celebrates 2026 graduation ceremony
MANSFIELD — North Central State College celebrated the achievements of its graduating class during a commencement ceremony on May 8 at the Campus Recreation Center, recognizing 256 participating graduates. A total of 378 students were invited to take part in the milestone event. Prior to the ceremony, graduates gathered at…
Bite Club: A year of local food and the stories behind it
Bite Club started one year ago with a simple idea: eat great local food, and tell people about it. At the time, it felt like a dream assignment. Try good food and write about it. Easy. But it didn’t stay simple for long. I remember reading through the comments on…
DeWine taps Andy Wilson as new Ohio Attorney General
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine introduced Andy Wilson as Ohio Attorney General on Monday, following the announcement by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost that he is taking a job in the private sector next month. Wilson, who currently serves as the director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, will…
Section of Auburn 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(s) while work is being completed. Auburn Avenue from Wayne Street to 1st Avenue. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the…
MOESC hosts student leadership conference
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center hosted its annual Student Leadership Conference on Friday, May 8. This event was for students in grades 9 through 12 to enjoy an interactive and engaging day exploring leadership practices. The leadership conference was open to all MOESC client/partnering districts, and approximately 200 students…
Spring flooding provides perfect scenarios for Black Fork rescue training
When Central Ohio’s rivers proved too tame for swiftwater rescue training, Black Fork of the Mohican rose to the occasion.
Mom’s Spa Night creates a space for mothers of children with disabilities on May 19
MANSFIELD — A night of pampering in Richland County offers more than chair massages and polished nails — it gives mothers raising children with disabilities a chance to relax, connect and feel supported. The Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio (DSANEO) continues to expand its reach locally through connection, care…
Planned signs along Mohican River aim to improve emergency response abilities
Read about the Mohican River project that aims to enhance safety and communication for visitors and emergency responders alike.
Wanna get back to nature? Join us on a hike Sunday at the Gorman Nature Center
The Gorman Nature Center on a sunny Mother’s Day afternoon Sunday provided an explosion of nature’s colors.
Parachutes, fireworks & food trucks: Peace on My Block festival returns to Arlin Field
MANSFIELD — The U.S. Army Golden Knights are set to descend on Arlin Field this month. Weather permitting. The Peace on My Block Community Festival will take place May 29 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Arlin Field. The event will feature a performance by the United States Army’s Golden Knights…
Ohio State Highway Patrol plans statewide OVI checkpoints on May 15
The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced Sunday that troopers will be conducting a statewide OVI checkpoint on May 15.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Check out these tips on pruning hydrangeas
Often folks will question why hydrangeas did not bear as many flowers as hoped over the years. Pruning might be one avenue to investigate. I have seen all kinds of hydrangeas over the years, and Grandma had one in her yard. Hydrangeas, for the most part, do not need much…
French, the father of Ohio Stadium, had his first crib in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Thomas French created worldwide impact with his textbooks on mechanical drawing and engineering, and as the architect of Ohio Stadium. But his roots were planted in Mansfield. Thomas Ewing French was born Nov. 7, 1871 in Mansfield. His father, Rev. Daniel Houston French, was 40 and his mother,…
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