The Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre (RYOT) Workshop in Mansfield, Ohio is now open for enrollment, offering students in grades 2-12 personalized acting and vocal instruction culminating in a February 2026 showcase.
Students have until March 1, 2026, to apply for 1 of 10 available $1,500 scholarships.
Mansfield, Ohio authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide after a father and son were found dead from gunshot wounds at a Woodville Road residence.
Ohioans are being asked to help beat Michigan off the field by searching for forgotten money during the “Find Forgotten Funds” challenge.
WOSU General Manager Anthony Padgett discussed overcoming funding cuts and adapting public media through community storytelling initiatives like the Storytellers Trust at a joint Mansfield Rotary and Kiwanis meeting.
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control and State Highway Patrol are urging Ohioans to designate sober drivers and practice responsible alcohol use after five fatal crashes last Thanksgiving involved alcohol or drugs.
Madison High School captured the Varsity Championship at the Fall Academic Challenge Tournament, while Lexington High School (Varsity A and JV) and Mansfield Christian School (Varsity B) won their respective leagues.
The TurboCert Open House at the Crawford Success Center successfully introduced 40 students to fast-track training programs in high-demand fields like robotics, drones, and phlebotomy.
The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved eight projects totaling over $81 million in rail infrastructure investment, including grants for safety improvements, grade crossing eliminations, and track rehabilitation across the state.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that a major Interstate 71 pavement project in Richland County is wrapping up this month, though long-term closures remain on State Route 13 for resurfacing work expected to last until 2027.