Mansfield’s Blood Prison is getting ready to welcome you — if you dare
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State Reformatory has housed thousands of prisoners. This fall, it will house a whole new crop of terrified visitors. The immersive haunted attraction will return to…
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Mansfield Fire Department helps rescue parrot from atop tall tree along Shady Lane on Sunday
“For our crew, it became a perfect opportunity for ladder training while helping reunite a family with their adventurous parrot.”
A Stroll Through the Garden: Serviceberry is a native American favorite
What fruit-bearing tree I would grow in my garden if I had space for only one? My choice has always been the Serviceberry, or Shadbloom, or Amelanchier, which is a…
Worshipers trade pews for lawn chairs at 4th annual Welcome Home Fest in Mansfield
Damien Beauford started Welcome Home Fest four years ago to unite Christians from across the region and provide a non-traditional opportunity for worship, baptism and evangelism.
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Bowman’s exploits power Shelby past ancient rival Bellevue in battle of unbeatens
SHELBY — For generations Shelby and Bellevue battled for Northern Ohio League football supremacy. Those taut, tight battles led to a simmering rivalry. Today the two schools no longer share a conference affiliation. But the spirited rivalry often makes for an intriguing matchup. Such was the case on Friday night,…
Sparking greatness: Mansfield alumni returning to inspire next generation of Tygers
Mansfield Senior High will host its first SPARK Conference later this month in collaboration with Mansfield UMADAOP and We ACT.
Ohio teachers can bring the great outdoors to the classroom for free
COLUMBUS – Ohio: Wild at Heart, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ movie and educational experience, is available for schools to play in classrooms. In fall 2025, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and MacGillivray Freeman Films invited audiences to experience the film in giant-screen theaters. The film is now…
Cultivating the past: local historians restore South Park community garden
Volunteers from the Richland Early American Center for History (REACH) took over the maintenance for an existing community garden last spring.
Fredericktown teen dies in two-vehicle crash Thursday in Morrow County
The fatal crash occurred around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Morrow County Road 170 and Township Road 187 in Harmony Township.
Mansfield’s Main Street Corridor Improvement Project on track for end-of-October completion
City of Mansfield engineer Bob Bianchi said Thursday the $20.3 million, 18-month project is on track to be finished on time.
AU falls to Indiana (Pa.) in offensive shootout after weather delays opener
ASHLAND — The weather was no friend to the Ashland University football team in Thursday night’s season opener. The opponent was no better. Indiana University (Pa.) defeated the 12th-ranked Eagles 34-24 on Thurday night at Jack Miller Field after a 90-minute weather delay. “It’s one of the best teams in…
Plymouth football looked like it was finished, so an audible was called to an 8-man league
At 1-1, the season’s direction remains undetermined, but Plymouth is just happy to be playing.
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital honored for significant energy reduction efforts
Mansfield is among 70 facilities nationwide to earn the honor in 2026, placing it in the top 1.4% of all participating health care sites.
OSHP to enforce safe driving laws over upcoming Labor Day weekend
The patrol’s 2026 Labor Day reporting period begins Friday, Sept. 4, at midnight and ends Monday, Sept. 7, at 11:59 p.m.
Crossroads Church opens City Care Counseling Center at Ontario campus
City Care Counseling Center will provide evidence-based mental health care, psychiatric services and community education.
Full classrooms and bright futures: Why Richland Academy of the Arts is transforming its space
MANSFIELD – On any given afternoon at the Richland Academy of the Arts (RAA) in downtown Mansfield, the dance studios are filled to capacity. Music echoes through the hallways, young performers run through lines, and visual artists refine their technique. But behind the energy of nearly 1,900 local students lies…
Mechanics Bank announces three promotions
Mechanics Bank on Thursday announced three promotions.
Wonder twins: Kael, Knox Lewis fuel Hillsdale in push for WCAL title, continued playoff success
Hillsdale’s Kael and Knox Lewis have competed with — and against — each other for as long as either can remember.
State funds could cover one-third of Mansfield’s $1.4M water well line upgrade
More than a mile of 90-year-old cast iron water well line could be replaced next year, an expense that could be aided by a $500,000 state grant.
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