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Brenkus clashes with Bellville council over social media, mayor’s court
BELLVILLE — Facebook drama became official business Tuesday night when Bellville’s village council voted 5-0 to approve a new social media policy. The new policy clarified who can post on the village’s official social media pages, removing access from Mayor Teri Brenkus and other elected officials. Per...
John named Legislator of the Year by Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
State Rep. Marilyn John was named legislator of the year by the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers at the organization's 146th annual meeting in Columbus. John, R-Mansfield, was recognized in part for guiding an extensive House review of approximately one-third of Ohio’s occupational license boards, including the professional engineers license board. As chair, she led the Ohio House State and Local Government Committee's efforts to prepare a detailed report on barriers to entry or regulations that could be reduced or eliminated for Ohioans pursuing careers in these occupations.
Area teachers go to camp to learn more about manufacturing and technology careers
This summer educators from districts in Crawford, Morrow and Richland counties had the opportunity to participate in the second annual Teacher Boot Camps. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center's Business Advisory Council and Workforce Development and Chamber of Commerce partners in each county organize the programs to show teachers what goes on behind the scenes in businesses and manufacturing in each county through tours of local facilities.
Florida man facing charges after multi-county pursuit
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A vehicle chase that crossed multiple central Ohio counties resulted in a Florida man being arrested Tuesday. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), the chase began when an alert was issued for a reportedly stolen 2024 Toyota RAV4 last seen driving on State Route 95 in Richland County. OSHP […]
'Memory Lane' theme brings lively variety to Chautauqua workshops
Favorite Chautauqua scholars are returning to town with Ashland’s favorite historical characters from years past. The July 16-20 event is billed as Ashland Chautauqua’s 25th year Silver Celebration: A Trip Down Memory Lane. Chautauqua scholars are known for their evening performances at Brookside Park. They also offer free...
Miller Honors Ashland High School Boys Bowling Team with Resolution on House Floor for Being Named National Champions
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) presented a resolution from the Ohio House Representatives to the Ashland High School Boys Bowling Team, during a recognition ceremony on the House floor. The representative invited the team to recognize their national championship win earlier this summer. “We are...
Legacy Media Begins Operation of Germantown News & Shelby Sun Times
This issue marks the third under new management as Legacy Media takes the reins of Germantown News & Shelby Sun Times as well as The Bartlett Express, Collierville Herald-Independent, The Covington Leader and The Millington Star. Legacy Media is owned by Mark & Angie Richardson of Drummonds, Tenn. Both have...
Mid Ohio: IndyCar Weekend Schedule, Race Start Time, TV/Streaming Info
This weekend the NTT IndyCar Series and it’s traveling companions, Indy NXT and the USF Championship series, head to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The 13-turn track measures 2.258-miles around in length and features elevation changes, high speed corners, tight corners, and a difficult entry to pit lane.
Mansfield dad starts Community Day to bridge gap between kids & cops
MANSFIELD — Travontae Wilson was inspired to organize a “Community Day” by his son Cameron. He said he doesn’t want Cameron, 9, to be afraid of law enforcement — so he asked some friends if they would be interested in a basketball game with Mansfield police officers.
More than 20 things to do in Northeast Ohio over the Independence Day holiday weekend
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Summer is in full swing as Northeast Ohio heads into the long Independence Day holiday weekend. Enjoy a wide variety of local festivals, major musical acts, theater performances and more fireworks!. Here’s our list more than 20 events taking place across the area this weekend and beyond....
Mansfield resident working with big-time collaborators in Nashville music scene
Joe Richard is on the verge of a breakthrough. The Mansfield resident and Nashville recording artist appears on the cover of the July edition of Cashbox magazine. Next week, Richard will collaborate with Nashville producer Ken Royster, who has worked with multi-platinum artist Luke Combs, among others, on two songs. ...
Mansfield celebrates 30th anniversary of “The Shawshank Redemption”
MANSFIELD, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Travelers, media, and locals are invited to attend a celebration marking the 30th Anniversary of the release of the No. 1 movie of all time (per IMDb), “The Shawshank Redemption.” The film, known for its incredible story, characters, location, and iconic messages of hope, continues to resonate with audiences globally and is considered one of the most beloved films ever made. In 2015, the Library of Congress selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry.
Voter accuracy program going statewide in Ohio
(The Center Square) – A pilot program targeting the accuracy of voter rolls in Ohio is now going statewide. Secretary of State Frank LaRose recently announced a new voter data integrity program that began in six counties and is now going statewide. The program uses county-specific digital dashboards to help identify voter registration discrepancies. “These data entry discrepancies are not commonly indicative of fraud or irregularities, but they must be...
LIST: July 4th happenings around Central Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Red, White & Boom is in the books but there are still a lot of things happening across Central Ohio for the July 4th holiday. Below is an incomplete list of things to do around town Thursday:. Dublin's Independence Day Festival includes a parade that...
Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania, jackpot hit in Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A million-dollar Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Wednesday’s drawing as the jackpot resets after being hit in Ohio. The million-dollar winner matched four of the five numbers and the Powerball on June 26. If Power Play (2) was active, the ticket would have been worth $2,000,000. According to the […]
Shelby student receives Ohio 4-H award for woodworking
A Mansfield resident was among the recipients of an Ohio 4-H Achievement Award presented in June at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. Carson Secriskey received the Woodworking Achievement Award. Secriskey, 16, has been active in 4-H for nine years. He has taken market and special interest projects to the Richland County and Ohio State fairs. Secriskey is active as a club officer and 4-H Committee liason, serves on the Junior Fair Board and was the first runner-up Fair King 2023. He is enrolled at Shelby High School and is the son of Jeff and Janice Secriskey.
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