Sun shines on the 2026 Blueberry Festival parade through Lexington on Sunday afternoon
Though much of the Blueberry Festival was cancelled this year, the annual Sunday Fun Day Parade went off without a hitch.
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UPDATE: OVI checkpoint cancelled for Saturday on Trimble Road
The operation, funded by federal grant money, will run from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is designed to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
Miller Time: Ontario senior does it all in convincing win over Lexington
Gavin Miller rushed for a touchdown, threw for a touchdown and nearly returned a punt for a score as Ontario opened the season in style
Fast start, strong finish: Shelby seniors set the tone early in 54-0 shutout over Madison
The Shelby Whippets have a huge senior class on their 2026 football team. Those seniors were on display Friday night, especially Brady Bowman and Michael Shepherd.
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Back to the Wells: Mount Vernon native looks to power Ohio State men’s basketball
“All of my goals at Mount Vernon were to get to a high-major university, and my journey took me to the NBA. But somehow the NBA and Australia led me to a high-major team, and it just happens to be here in Ohio.”
OVI checkpoint planned Saturday evening in Richland County, says Ohio State Highway Patrol
The exact location of the federally funded checkpoint will be announced Saturday morning.
Madison Township Pixies create inclusive cheer team for athletes of all abilities
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Township Pixies faced an unexpected challenge just three days before taking the mat at a national competition in Indiana. One athlete experienced a change in ability, prompting coach Stevanie Brown to adjust the routine with the safety of the athlete and team in mind. Brown…
Thew & Weithman ignite fireworks in Col. Crawford’s opening night football win
NORTH ROBINSON — Thew & Weithman sounds like the name of a dreaded law firm. In reality it’s the combination fueling Colonel Crawford’s terrifying big-play offense. On Thursday night, the duo got off to a highlight-reel start, accounting for all but one of the Eagles’ touchdowns in a 45-21 season-opening…
Construction projects in Richland County will prompt two road closures, engineer says
Construction projects will prompt road closures in Madison and Jefferson townships, beginning Monday.
Mansfield NAACP announces ‘Town Hall’ meetings with mayor, police seeking improved relationship
The public is invited to the meetings, designed to build a better relationship between the Mansfield Police Department and the community.
$10 million reserve or potential state takeover? Lexington schools financial fate rests on Nov. 3
Lexington Local Schools will have two levies on the ballot in November – a property tax renewal and a new earned income tax.
Mansfield is in the music: Classical Mansfield returns to the Renaissance stage
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra opens its season at the Renaissance Theatre on September 19 at 7:30 PM with an evening of orchestral music that is free and open to all. Conducted by Music Director Octavio Más-Arocas, an award-winning conductor who has led orchestras across North and South…
2026 preview: Plymouth embarks on 8-man football season
Plymouth’s 2026 eight-man football schedule, stats and more.
Veteran couple finds new way to serve community with Goin’ Postal Mansfield
ONTARIO — Lisa Francis spent 20 years serving her community through the 179th Airlift Wing. Now, she has traded a military uniform for a shipping counter, but the mission remains familiar. Francis and her husband, Aaron, recently opened Goin’ Postal Mansfield in the Ontario Walmart/Applewood Plaza. The veteran-owned business gives…
Racing toward hope: Mansfield Speedway shifts gears for the Festival of Hope
More than 6,300 people have registered to take part in the first Festival of Hope at the Mansfield Speedway on Aug. 22.
Architect: New Lexington Elementary School will open in fall 2028
Lexington Elementary School will have two academic wings, with students in PreK through third grade on the southeast side and students in fourth through sixth grade on the northwest side.
Powering down: Utility work to begin ahead of former West Park Shopping Mall’s fall takedown
“We are asking that (the contractor) start the demolition within 30 days of signing the contract,” Amy Hamrick said.
2026 Crestview Cougars football preview
Crestview’s 2026 football schedule, stats and more.
Treasurer offers optimistic financial picture for Mansfield City Schools
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools Treasurer Tammy Hamilla presented something rare in this day and age of public school funding. Hamilla projected an optimistic overview in the form of the district’s latest financial forecast at Tuesday night’s meeting. School districts are required to submit financial forecasts twice a year to…
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