Embattled Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus submits letter of resignation
Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus is stepping down from office amid two pending criminal cases against him.
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Bond set at $500K for Mansfield man charged in Mifflin Twp. death
Bond was set at $500,000 Monday for a Mansfield man charged in connection to the Feb. 19 death of a 26-year-old man in Mifflin Township.
A Stroll Through the Garden: What’s the best way to keep Bambi out of your yard?
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Mount Gilead man, 10-year-old daughter killed in 2-vehicle crash Sunday evening
A 27-year-old Mount Gilead man and his 10-year-old daughter died Sunday evening in a two-vehicle accident, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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Railroad bridge work will close 1 lane both ways on U.S. 30 starting March 2
CRAWFORD COUNTY — Drivers on U.S. 30 will be limited to one lane of traffic starting on March 2 in Crawford County. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, that’s when the traffic will be impacted on its U.S. Route 30 bridge replacement project. U.S. 30 at the east and…
Review: Bravo! ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ is a great time for great cause
You should immediately purchase tickets and go see “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” today at 2:30 p.m. or next Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Malabar Farm Maple Syrup Festival set for multiple March dates
LUCAS — — As winter begins to fade, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft will soon be celebrating one of the season’s most anticipated traditions, maple syrup season. This March, visitors are invited to four Ohio State Parks to experience the sights, smells, and…
Historically dominant Arrows cruise to OCC 3-peat at home
ASHLAND — Anyone with casual knowledge of Ohio Cardinal Conference wrestling this season assumed Ashland was going to dominate Saturday at the league’s championships. There came a point, though, when the level of dominance began to creep into the realm of historic. “By about the semifinals, I was thinking, ‘Are…
Crestview wrestlers battle back to top of Firelands
OLIVESBURG – Critical late scoring and strength in numbers have the Crestview wrestling team back on the top of the Firelands Conference mountain. Hosting the FC Championships on Saturday, the Cougars trailed Western Reserve by 9.5 points through the 165-pound weight class of the finals. But Crestview and first-year head…
Champs for a 4th time: State-ranked Ontario, Galion wrestlers crowned again at MOAC
Nothing came easy for Ontario’s Aiden Ohl or Galion’s Gradey Harding during Saturday’s Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference Championships.
Ontario officers to receive life-saving award after rescue at Outback Steakhouse
ONTARIO — Ontario Police Officer Rod Roose and Officer Brody Martin will receive life-saving awards after using a specialized device to rescue a choking man at a local restaurant. Officers will receive the awards on Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at FOP Lodge 32 in recognition of their actions during…
Morrow County Community Foundation launches with initial donations
MOUNT GILEAD — —The Morrow County Community Foundation, established in 2025, introduced itself to the Morrow County community today with the launch of a website and charitable donations made to five local organizations. You can learn more at: MorrowCountyCommunityFoundation.org In the next calendar quarter, the Foundation plans to launch a grant…
Knox County Sheriff’s Office safely detonates 64 military-grade anti-aircraft rounds
MOUNT VERNON — CH Tool & Die workers have handled various calibers of ammunition over their 79 years in the bullet business. But what they found on Feb. 13 was certainly unexpected. The company discovered four military transport canisters, each containing 16 40-millimeter anti-aircraft, high-explosive rounds, when cleaning out their…
Knox County teen faces possible adult trial on aggravated murder charge
A hearing held yesterday in Knox County Juvenile Court will determine whether a Knox County teen will be tried as an adult.
Madison completes regular-season sweep of Lexington
LEXINGTON — Madison coach Davey Hipp can be forgiven for not knowing the last time the Rams swept the season series with Lexington. After all, Hipp was still in elementary school. Justin McCraney scored 17 points and swiped eight rebounds and the Rams rallied for an entertaining 48-45 win over…
State medical board revokes Knox County physician’s license for sexual impropriety
A Knox County physician lost his license after the State Medical Board of Ohio ruled he engaged in sexual misconduct with a patient.
Mansfield man charged in connection with Mifflin Twp. death
Joseph F. Doering, 39, of Mansfield, was taken into custody Friday and charged with reckless homicide and possession of methamphetamine.
26-year-old man dies after found ‘unresponsive’ in Mifflin Twp. residence
The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 26-year-old man in Mifflin Township on Thursday evening.
Ashland wrestlers aiming for another big OCC performance
ASHLAND – After stomping its way through the regular season in yet another bruising fashion, the Ashland boys wrestling team took a minute to take a breath on Monday night. The talent-laden Division I Arrows gathered as a squad, chowed down some Chipotle and settled in for a showing of…
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