A major project two years in the making is underway to give the Mohican tourism corridor a new look as local officials and tourism leaders work to improve the experience for visitors. The project is focused on revitalizing the area around one of north-central Ohio’s most popular outdoor destinations, with improvements intended to create a more welcoming and cohesive corridor …

Knox Public Health is preparing to offer a series of community vaccination clinics throughout September and October, giving Knox County residents additional opportunities to receive MMR and flu vaccinations. The clinics come as health officials encourage residents to stay current on vaccinations, particularly with the new school year underway and the fall respiratory illness season approaching. Flu clinics begin September …

Two upcoming community events in Mount Vernon will bring residents together to remember those lost to suicide and overdose while connecting families with support, resources and hope. The events come as local organizations continue working to address mental health, substance use and the impact those issues can have on individuals and families throughout Knox County. Overdose Awareness Day Event Set …

The village of Loudonville is receiving $1.78 million for improvements along its Main Street corridor, with the project focused on making the roadway safer and more accessible for people walking and biking. The funding will support the addition of five-foot-wide bike lanes with a two-foot buffer along Main Street between Spring Street and Brentwood Drive. The project also includes pedestrian …

Madison Primary is beginning the 2026-27 school year with new leadership and a new role within the Madison Local School District. Jessica Shaffner has been named principal and Regan Pore assistant principal at Madison Primary, the district’s newly consolidated Pre-K through second-grade building housed in the former Madison South Elementary School. Both administrators are Madison graduates returning to the district …

A 27-year-old Mansfield man was killed Tuesday night after the motorcycle he was riding crashed in Madison Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the victim as Wesley Perdue, 27, of Mansfield. The crash happened at approximately 11:27 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, on South Trimble Road near West Cook Road. According to the Patrol’s preliminary investigation, Perdue was riding a …

The death of country music legend Dolly Parton at age 80 is being felt far beyond the music industry, including through a literacy program that has reached children throughout Ohio. Parton died August 25 following what her family described as a brief battle with cancer. Her legacy includes Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides children with a free, age-appropriate book …

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against an Ohio landlord, alleging he sexually harassed female tenants and retaliated against women who refused his advances. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio against 72-year-old Alfred Falgiani Jr. of Girard, who owns and manages rental properties in and around the community. …

The Dawes Arboretum has officially begun construction on a new $17 million Welcome Center, marking the start of an 18-to-24-month project designed to significantly expand the visitor experience. The approximately 29,000-square-foot facility will serve as a central entry point for visitors, members and donors. Planned amenities include a café, expanded indoor and outdoor seating, a larger gift shop, exhibit space …

A longtime Mansfield manufacturer is moving forward with a $74.5 million expansion that is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs and add millions of dollars in annual payroll to the local economy. The Richland County Port Authority approved up to $21 million in revenue bonds Monday for Newman Technology, allowing the company to take advantage of state and local …