Ohio Bird Sanctuary Fall Festival to feature bald eagle release
LEXINGTON — A rehabilitated bald eagle will take flight Saturday at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. The release will give visitors a chance to watch a bird return to the wild…
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Mission accomplished: Frank P. Lahm Aviation Museum opens at Ohio State Reformatory
Jeff Gorman said Tuesday afternoon his father gave him a historical mission before he passed away in 2023.
Downtown Forward: $30.1M redevelopment takes key step with port authority
More than $700,000 in tax savings could help preserve some of Mansfield’s oldest downtown buildings.
Investment in Shelby’s business district will cost roughly $5 million
“That’s what we’ve been driving at with all our downtown revitalization: that we want to be a point of destination—a place for people to come to,” Mayor Steve Schag said.…
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Lucas Local Schools keeps 4-star rating on Ohio School Report Cards
The district exceeded state standards on five out of six metrics.
GoodTimes/BadTimes brings the music of Led Zeppelin to the Renaissance
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The music of one of rock’s most legendary bands comes to the Renaissance Theatre when GoodTimes/BadTimes: The Led Zeppelin Experience takes the Main Stage on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 PM. The concert is part of the Avita Health System Concert Series. GoodTimes/BadTimes celebrates the unmistakable sound…
Loudonville Street Fair begins: Here’s what to know before you go
LOUDONVILLE — Hungry for fair food and live music? No need to wait. The 2026 Loudonville Street Fair starts today and runs through Oct. 10 in downtown Loudonville. Presented by the Loudonville Agricultural Society, the 148th annual street fair is also celebrating the 150th birthday of Charles F. Kettering. Fair-goers…
Shelby City Council postpones funding for alley following debate
The legislation Martin brought to Monday’s meeting saw $15,000 for the project appropriated for the street fund. Instead of the general fund, however, money was to be directed from police wages.
Madison Twp. residents raise concerns over Beal Road work
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Residents questioned the work done on Beal Road during Monday evening’s Madison Township trustees meeting. Tom Cook and Jean Wrasse raised concerns about whether the work would hold up through the winter. “You never paved Beal Road, you just patched,” Cook said. “When winter comes, I’m just…
Here are the best movies & moments from Yellow Springs Film Festival
YELLOW SPRINGS — The unwritten rule at film festivals is that you treat celebrities like normal people. So when Dave Chappelle showed up at Saturday night’s after-party, there were no photos, requests for selfies or crowds gathering around — he was just another human at the fiesta. Don’t worry; I…
Mansfield City Council to vote on $156K federal grant to aid fire department
The MFD has been selected for a $156,752 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to fund firefighter overtime, specialized training and equipment.
Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board selects Aubrie Hall new director
Aubrie Hall most recently served as executive director of NAMI Richland County, a post she held for two and a half years.
Richland County Transit offers service to the Board of Elections during early voting
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) will once again offer service to the Board of Elections (BOE) at the Longview Center, weekdays during early voting. From Oct. 6 through Oct. 30, passengers can request an on-call stop at the BOE on West Longview when traveling Route 5 (Springmill/Bowman) or Route…
Eerie Galion Walks return Oct. 9, 16 & 23
GALION — For the third consecutive year, Eerie Galion Walks return this fall with more chilling tales and paranormal intrigue, beginning on Friday, Oct. 9, and continuing on the next two successive Friday evenings, Oct. 16 and Oct. 23. This unforgettable experience, unique to north central Ohio, invites participants on…
Kingwood Center among five Richland County businesses seeking liquor options Nov. 3
The requests cover businesses in Mansfield and Shelby, with each question applying to a specific location and outlining which types of alcohol the business wants to sell and when.
Manufacturing Day connects 387 Crawford County students with local career opportunities
CRAWFORD COUNTY — The Crawford Partnership, in collaboration with Richland Manufacturing Coalition (RMC), brought together 387 tenth-grade students from six Crawford County school districts and nine local businesses for Manufacturing Day on Thursday, Oct. 1. Students from Bucyrus, Buckeye Central, Colonel Crawford, Crestline, Galion, and Wynford participated in workplace tours…
Sections of Park Avenue East and Ashland Road to close for water main repairs
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed. Park Avenue East from Bentley Street to Ashland Road. Ashland Road from East Fourth Street to Park Avenue East. Park Avenue…
Columbus man charged following U.S. 30 road rage incident in Ashland County
A 34-year-old Columbus man is facing one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony, following an Oct. 1 road rage incident in Ashland County.
Shelby City Schools given 4-star rating in Ohio school report cards
Shelby earned a four-star rating out of a possible five on its report card for the 2025-26 school year.
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