2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (607+ words) SHELBY – The American flag waved at half-staff Friday morning over the Whippet Athletic Conference in a sun-splashed commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Students, first responders, firefighters and other members of the Shelby community lined the bleachers before…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (277+ words) MANSFIELD — GOAL Digital Academy is expanding its literacy initiatives for the 2026-2027 school year, building upon its partnership with Ohio’s ReadOhio initiative to strengthen reading instruction, support educators and create a culture of literacy across the district. Imhoff said GOAL’s digital…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (224+ words) MANSFIELD — North central Ohio could be in the path of a strong storm on Wednesday night, according to Sarah Potes, director of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. The National Weather Service sent out an alert on Wednesday morning that…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (669+ words) This summer, more than 80 local youth gained hands-on work experience through Catalyst Life Services’ 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program drew strong interest from across Richland County, with 164 youth submitting applications for the opportunity to participate. Each worksite opened its…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (613+ words) SHELBY – Shawn Westmeister had two demands for Lynn when they got married: he didn’t want to live in the country, and he didn’t want animals. Clearly, he loves his wife. The couple is now the proud owner of Westmeister Farm,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (264+ words) HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP — Two senior citizens were killed Friday after a motorcycle crash in Seneca County, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ronald Kuyken, 74, of Fremont, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol reported. The…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (679+ words) Health questions and concerns often arise outside the doctor’s office. They come while standing at the kitchen counter, looking at a new bottle of medication. They come on the drive home from an appointment, when someone suddenly remembers what they…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (206+ words) MANSFIELD — The Ohio Woodland Stewards Program | Ohio State University Extension invites community members to its next Lunch & Learn program, Growing Culinary Mushrooms on Logs, on Tuesday, Aug. 25. This interactive workshop will introduce participants to the rewarding process of cultivating gourmet…...