Axe Social Lounge: From date nights to game nights in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — In downtown Mansfield, Axe Social Lounge is carving out a place where competition and connection go hand-in-hand. Located at 123 N. Diamond St., Axe Social Lounge offers a…
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Buckeye Imagination Museum welcomes traveling exhibit from Ohio Help Me Grow
MANSFIELD — Buckeye Imagination Museum is excited to open a new traveling exhibit featuring the Help Me Grow iSandbox from Bright Beginnings. This innovative exhibit, which combines technology with hands-on…
Paul Newman’s knuckles led to an acting career, instead of selling bowling balls
A snowbound weekend is a good opportunity to retell one of the classic stories of Knox County history: the infamous brawl at the Bluebird Club, which resulted in the rise…
Feb. 7: Mansfield-area boys basketball roundup
Mansfield area Boys Basketball roundup from February 7, 2026
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Redbirds overcome odds, nab share of KMAC crown
LOUDONVILLE – It would make perfect sense if the members of the Loudonville girls basketball team received free passes to Cedar Point once this season ends. There might not be another team in the area that can withstand a wild roller coaster of adjustments better than the Redbirds. The LHS…
Kidron Central Christian roughs up Mansfield Christian, takes control of MBC title chase
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Christian’s pursuit of a Mid-Buckeye Conference title hit a major roadblock Friday. Drew Badetücher and Ruben Carr scored 19 points apiece as Kidron Central Christian rumbled to a resounding 75-41 win at The Furnace. The Comets (13-5, 6-1) moved into sole possession of first place with one…
Miss Ohio moves to Ashland for 2026 amid Renaissance Theatre renovations
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre auditorium will be getting the star treatment this summer. The seats will be removed and replaced, the flooring resurfaced and the iconic ornamental plaster ceiling redone, said Chelsie Thompson, president and CEO of the Renaissance Performing Arts Association. But the floor-to-ceiling renovations will cost the…
Bloom and Fizz partners with local businesses for ‘Be Mine Bundle’
MANSFIELD — Love is in the air — and in a cup — at Bloom and Fizz, where a new Valentine’s Day bundle puts a locally made spin on classic holiday favorites. Just in time for the season of love, Janelle Blake, owner of Bloom and Fizz has teamed with…
Cold case Ohio fugitive sought for sex offenses arrested in La. after 8 years on the run
GLENMORA, Louisiana – The U.S. Marshals Service led Western District of Louisiana Monroe Fugitive Task Force arrested Daniel Bohatch, 40, on Friday afternoon. The Ohio fugitive was wanted by the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office for 6 counts of rape, 3 counts of gross sexual imposition and 1 count of sexual…
Affordable senior housing developer gets contingent deal with Richland County Land Bank
MANSFIELD — More senior housing, rental housing and affordable housing are all well-documented needs in Richland County. A Cleveland-based housing developer hopes to address all three with a three-story, 65-unit development on Third Street. Mark Ciepiel of CHN Housing Partners presented his company’s preliminary vision Wednesday during a meeting of the…
OHSAA state basketball tournaments return to Dayton-area sites
The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s girls and boys basketball state tournaments return to the Dayton area for a sixth consecutive year in 2026. University of Dayton Arena, which has hosted the tournaments since 2021, will once again serve as the site for all seven girls and boys state championship…
30-year-old killed in Friday morning Wayne County crash
PAINT TOWNSHIP — A Dalton woman was killed Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ina M. Wengerd, 30, died as a result of the accident, the Patrol reported. Wengerd was wearing her safety belt at the…
Twice Crowned, Still Hungry: Mansfield 8th-graders finish historic 2-year run
It was only fitting that the Ohio Cardinal Conference eighth-grade championship game was played inside Madison’s Wayne E. Miller Gymnasium. The former home of the Rams is a throwback to an earlier era, and so is the Mansfield basketball team that claimed the crown with a gritty 52-45 win over…
Celtic Angels Ireland brings the magic of the Emerald Isle to the Renaissance Theatre
MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Performing Arts Association invites audiences to celebrate the spirit of Ireland when Celtic Angels Ireland takes the stage at the Renaissance Theatre on Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, this enchanting live performance promises an unforgettable evening of music,…
MOESC crowns winter academic challenge champs in grades 4 to 8
MANSFIELD – The 4th to 8th grade Academic Challenge teams kicked off their competition season with their first tournament of the year. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center congratulates all participants on a great start, and especially the tournament winners. “I always enjoy seeing the students’ excitement and teamwork at their first…
New housing, jobs and honeybee habitats shape Shelby’s future
Mayor Steve Schag on Monday highlighted Shelby housing growth, major industrial investment and environmental initiatives.
It’s here: Old Man Winter blowing (again) across north central Ohio (literally)
A winter weather advisory is in effect for an area that includes Richland and Ashland counties until Saturday at 1 a.m.
Clear Fork interested in joining Knox EMA’s school reunification plan
MOUNT VERNON — Emergency Management Agency Director James T. DeChant said Highland Local School District has joined local school reunification plans, and interest is spreading to other districts. “There have been some discussions with Utica schools, and Clear Fork Valley schools are interested in being part of the team and…
Wynford 5th-grade student wins Crawford/Morrow spelling bee
Crawford and Morrow counties held their annual spelling bee Thursday morning in a spirited virtual contest.
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