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Avita Health System recognizes nurses with DAISY Awards
ONTARIO – Three registered nurses at Avita Health System were honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses during Nurses Week. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to…
Show stoppers: Top 10 performances from Sonic Temple Day One
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Richland County Park District takes ownership of Niss Waterfall Preserve
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Park District has acquired a massive new nature preserve — but it won’t be open to the public for a few more years. After years of…
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Wrecking ball is next: State awards $1 million grant to demolish former West Park Shopping Center
The Richland County Land Bank has been awarded $1 million from the state to tear down the former West Park Shopping Center.
Bids opened for new Richland County Courthouse air conditioning system
Two bids nearly $275,000 apart were opened Thursday morning for a new air conditioning system at the Richland County Courthouse.
Colleen Rice announces retirement from The Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc.
Domestic Violence Shelter Executive Director Colleen Rice announced her retirement on Thursday.
From diagnosis to purpose: Addie’s Helping Hand brings awareness and support to those living with T1D
ONTARIO — Before Addie Johnson’s diagnosis, her parents said they never imagined their family would one day manage insulin pumps, medical devices and constant blood sugar checks. “When you’re rocking your baby to sleep you never think about this stuff,” Mikayla Johnson said. “You never think ‘Oh, in five years…
State patrol announces locations, times for OVI checkpoints tonight in Richland, Ashland counties
The OSHP has announced locations and times for OVI checkpoints in 14 counties Thursday evening, including Richland and Ashland.
Here’s your farmers market guide for north central Ohio 2026
Farmers market season has officially begun, with weekly pop-ups springing up like dandelions across north central Ohio. If you’re ready to cut out the middleman and get your own juicy fruits and crunchy vegetables, vibrant bouquets, baked goods, crafts and local honey straight from the source, keep reading. Farmers markets…
Park National Bank re-opens public access to downtown Mansfield building
Park National Bank re-opened public access to its 3 N. Main St. building on Wednesday, according to bank officials.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Pecan trees can grow this far north
Maybe you’ve wondered about this too — how far north pecan trees can really thrive? In our area, we’re right at the edge of where pecan trees can grow, which makes every successful tree feel like a small victory. If you’ve ever tried growing plants at the edge of their…
Ohio governor announces new Medicaid fraud prevention initiatives
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that he is implementing several new fraud prevention initiatives to strengthen and build-upon long-standing efforts to fight fraud, waste, and abuse in the Ohio Medicaid system. “Ohio has long been a national leader in fighting Medicaid fraud. Ohio has one of the…
Danielle’s Lighthouse opens to clients with a promise of support and hope
MANSFIELD — A recovery home in downtown Mansfield will open its doors next week, giving Richland County residents a place to rebuild their lives with support, stability and hope. Danielle’s Lighthouse will begin serving clients Monday, May 18 at 87 E. First St. The 10-bed recovery home aims to help…
State patrol plans OVI checkpoints in Richland, Ashland counties Thursday
Richland and Ashland counties are among 14 around Ohio selected for OVI checkpoints on Thursday evening.
Lexington student Jesse Halfhill honored for achievements at North Central State College
MANSFIELD — Jesse Halfhill used to feel utterly hopeless about the world around him. “I was drifting without purpose,” said Halfhill, a high school senior on the cusp of graduation. “My pastime was sitting idly by, scrolling X (formerly Twitter) and being frustrated with the state of the world. This…
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 project appears to be moving toward construction early this summer, with a tentative groundbreaking date now outlined and a projected…
2 Wayne County Sheriff’s officers stabbed, suspect sits in Ashland County Jail
CONGRESS TOWNSHIP — Two Wayne County Sheriff’s officers were stabbed and a suspect was arrested and sits in the Ashland County Jail after an incident on Tuesday morning, according to the department’s Facebook page. Sheriff Tom Ballinger and Sgt. Dan Broome were both transported to Wooster Community Hospital, with Broome…
Richland County commissioners oppose data center plan, but cannot ban them
Richland County commissioners remain opposed to a data center plan in Franklin Township, but said they don’t have the legal authority to ban them.
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