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North Central Ohio News
4 weeks ago
Mansfield kicks off March with Maple Festivals, Shawshank screenings, and ‘After-Dark’ history

March brings a surge of tourism to Richland County with the 49th Annual Maple Festival at Malabar Farm, a free screening of The Shawshank Redemption, and the return of downtown’s First Friday Live.

Court/Crime
1 month ago
Half pound of meth and firearms seized in Crawford County traffic stop; 2 arrested

Two Mansfield men face drug and child endangerment charges after a METRICH-assisted traffic stop in Crawford County led to the seizure of a half-pound of methamphetamine, firearms, and over $7,000 in cash.

Entertainment
1 month ago
Mansfield Symphony Orchestra to host “Side×Side: A Night at the Oscars” mentorship concert

The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra present “Side×Side: A Night at the Oscars” on March 14, 2026, featuring iconic film scores and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 at the Renaissance Theatre.

Entertainment
1 month ago
Racing returns to Mansfield: Former NASCAR driver revives iconic Speedway after years of ruin

Former NASCAR driver Matt Tifft is reviving the historic Mansfield Speedway, with a grand reopening “Comeback Classic” scheduled for May 2, 2026, featuring dirt track racing and family-friendly entertainment.

Lifestyle
1 month ago
Dangerously cold wind chills to grip North Central Ohio Saturday; frostbite risk in 30 minutes

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of North Central and Northeast Ohio from 1 a.m. to noon Saturday, with wind chills expected to plummet as low as 24 degrees below zero.

Education
2 months ago
Mid-Ohio ESC to host regional teacher and staff hiring event March 3 in Mansfield

The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center will connect K-12 job seekers with multiple school districts across Crawford, Morrow, and Richland counties during a centralized hiring event on March 3.

Education
2 months ago
Mid-Ohio ESC to host information night on tuition-free college credits and financial aid

Families in Crawford, Morrow, and Richland counties can learn how to earn college credits at no cost during Mid-Ohio ESC’s annual College Credit Plus and Financial Aid Night on February 5.

Local
2 months ago
Governor DeWine urges caution as Arctic air mass grips Ohio

Governor Mike DeWine and state safety officials are urging Ohioans to prepare for dangerous wind chills as low as -25°F as a prolonged Arctic air mass impacts the state through early February.

Photos
2 months ago
GALLERY: January 25 Snowstorm pictures

See the latest reader-submitted photos of the January 25 winter storm as heavy snow accumulations transform the landscape across north central Ohio.

Local
2 months ago
The latest Winter Storm forecast brought to you by Avita Health System

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for North Central Ohio as heavy snow accumulations of 10 to 13 inches and life-threatening -23° wind chills create dangerous travel conditions through Monday.