3+ day, 13+ 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…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (783+ words) COLUMBUS – A total of 79 reported missing children have been found in Ohio during Operation Meridian, according to the United States Marshals Pete Elliott, of Northern Ohio and, Michael Black of Southern Ohio. The U.S. Marshals Service, in coordination with its…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (404+ words) MANSFIELD — James “Jimmy” Papas, a fixture of the local business community and owner of the Mansfield Family Restaurant, has been officially commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel. The commission, which represents one of the highest honors awarded by the Commonwealth of…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (676+ words) CRESTLINE – Long-time Crestline residents can already sense, and perhaps even smell a whiff of French fries, bourbon chicken and donut burgers as the annual Harvest Festival looms. Those with a musical-leaning can look forward to the stylings of live music…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (783+ words) 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 tall shrub or small tree. This plant has been one…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (1193+ words) LEXINGTON — Joanna Halfhill never set out to become the third-ranked graduate in West Point’s Class of 2025. She simply wanted to keep learning, push herself and become a better leader. That mindset carried the Lexington High School graduate through four demanding…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1041+ words) MANSFIELD — A shopping trip at Bloom doesn’t always end with a bag of clothes. Sometimes it ends with a dirty soda, a conversation with a friend or simply a few extra minutes spent somewhere that has become part of a…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (898+ words) ASHLAND — More chicken is likely to be on the menu for Ashland residents and travelers along U.S. 250 and Interstate 71. Just not on Sundays. On Tuesday, city lawmakers unanimously approved a Community Reinvestment Area tax incentive application for Chick-fil-A. The deal…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1336+ words) This story is part of our series on child care in north central Ohio — made possible thanks to the generous support of all our sponsors who believe in the power of local journalism. A special thank you to our Champion…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (285+ words) CRESTLINE – Avita Health System has relocated Crestline Pharmacy to its new home at 245 N. Seltzer Street, providing patients with expanded services, added convenience, and enhanced amenities. Avita recently welcomed community members, local leaders, and partners to tour the facility and…...