METRICH: Drug Take Back event nets nearly 180 pounds of prescription drugs in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The METRICH region collected over 1,385 pounds of unused or expired prescription/ medication during its recent Drug Take Back event that encompassed a 10-county region. In Richland County,…
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ONTARIO — Ontario High School has announced its 2026 prom court. The 2026 Prom Royal Court includes: Emma Henderson, Payne Schwartz, Mackenzie Goodlin, Brady Baumgard, Tessa Crum, Jace Young, Sasha…
Man faces 5 felony charges, guns, drugs & cash seized in METRICH bust
MANSFIELD — A man was arrested and guns, drugs and cash recovered in a METRICH raid conducted Monday in Mansfield, according to a Monday afternoon press release. Timothy Bush was…
RISE Mansfield launches summer sports donation drive
MANSFIELD — A new donation drive aims to put sports gear and activewear directly into the hands of those who need it most. The summer sports donation drive is based…
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Letter to the Editor: Restore the process, not a promise
To the Editor, I’ve been at the front of this issue from the beginning. I serve as the business manager for IBEW Local 688, and yes, if a project were built, our members could benefit from the work. But here’s the truth: there are no solar projects coming to Richland…
Bite Club: From instant ramen to DLX, Dan Lew’s journey
MANSFIELD – Around here, the name Dan Lew comes with a certain expectation. People know the restaurant. They know the precision, the hospitality, and the way a meal at Dan Lew Exchange feels elevated, yet inviting. What most don’t know is where that passion began, not in a professional kitchen,…
Project: Ripple Effect highlights the importance of water quality in Ohio
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) recently celebrated the opening of a new exhibit that explores the importance and significance of water quality across Ohio. Project: Ripple Effect is a collaborative exhibit between COSI and ODNR and is filled…
The British are coming! … for America 250 event May 15 & 16 in Willard
WILLARD — Willard Middle School 8th-grade students are once again mustering into the militia for the 21st annual Revolutionary War Reenactment and Encampment. Students will bring history to life by reenacting famous events and battle scenes from the Revolutionary War, including Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, and the…
Renaissance Theatre urges patrons to avoid hotel parking lot after towing incident
A performance of “Mamma Mia!” was interrupted Saturday night when the adjacent hotel called in a fleet of tow trucks.
What it takes to win: Madison grad’s Kline on shooting for 8th straight league title
EDITOR’S NOTE: This interview with Highland baseball head coach Donnie Kline was conducted at the Hoof Hearted Brewery in Marengo. Outside on the back patio, which was up against a pond, woods and loud frogs, it was trivia night, and we sat in an open-air A-frame to chat. This is…
The Apocalypse Lab escape room reopens at Shawshank site in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The door locks, the clock starts ticking and the fate of the world rests in your hands. After months of renovation, “The Apocalypse Lab” escape room inside Ohio State Reformatory (OSR) returns to the public, rebuilt, rewired and ready for another shot at survival. Officials shut the experience…
Community bids a fond farewell to Mifflin Elementary School
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — The parking lot was filled Saturday morning at Mifflin Elementary School, but no one was in class. Hundreds of community members strolled through the hallways, noted reference points, and shared their memories created in a building with a 77-year history. The Open House provided a final chance…
Lexington Local Schools seeks 1.5 percent income tax
LEXINGTON — More than 200 school districts in Ohio have an income tax. Two Richland County school systems hope to join that list this year. Voters in the Lexington Local School District will be asked to approve a 1.5 percent traditional income tax at the ballot box in May. The new…
St. John Lutheran Church to close in Perrysville after 183 years
A closing service is set for 10 a.m. on April 26 at Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Perrysville.
Ashland sweeps team titles at 38th Forest Pruner Invitational
OLIVESBURG — The Arrows brought their brooms to Friday’s 38th Forest Pruner Invitational. Ashland swept the girls and boys team titles at the 13-team event at Crestivew High School. The Ashland girls scored 152 points, well ahead of runner-up Clear Fork (105). Northmor (82) was third. In boys action, the…
Habitat for Humanity of Richland & Crawford Counties opens applications for affordable home ownership
MANSFIELD — Habitat for Humanity of Richland & Crawford Counties is now accepting applications for its affordable homeownership program, with the application period open through May 20, 2026. Over the next 18 months, Habitat will construct four new homes — three in Crawford County and one in Richland County — expanding…
‘No ordinary tree’: Shelby plants Heritage Oak for America’s 250th
SHELBY — A shovel hit the soil Friday morning at Seltzer Park as Shelby planted more than a tree — it planted a piece of American history. City leaders, community groups and residents gathered to celebrate Arbor Day and mark a milestone tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Mayor Steve…
Letter to the Editor: Voters should research Ohio Senate Bill 52
The founding fathers understood that land ownership is the foundation of liberty. John Adams said, “property must be secure or freedom is a fantasy.” And Ohio is in a crisis. I’m writing to ask my neighbors and community to research and form their own opinion on allowing our county commissioners…
81st annual May Show celebrates Ohio artists at Mansfield Art Center
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Art Center presents the 81st Annual May Show, on view April 26 through May 31 in the Elizabeth T. Black and Foundation Galleries. A cornerstone of the region’s arts calendar, the exhibition brings together a wide range of contemporary work in all mediums by artists from…
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