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Mansfield – The Ohio State Highway Patrol Mansfield Post is pleased to announce,Dispatcher Addyson Woodruff has been selected as the 2025 Dispatcher of the Year. The Post Dispatcher of the Year is awarded to one dispatcher at each post in recognitionfor their outstanding service throughout the year. Fellow co-workers and troopers assignedto the Mansfield and Norwalk Posts chose Dispatcher Woodruff …

– AAA projects 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period from Tuesday, November 25 to Monday, December 1. This year’s domestic travel forecast includes an additional 1.6 million travelers compared to last Thanksgiving. In Ohio, AAA predicts nearly 3.4 million will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, which is 2% higher than last year.  Due to …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), and Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) are asking motorists to make safe driving a top priority this holiday season to ensure Ohio hits its goal of four straight years of declining traffic fatalities. While there had been a rise in traffic deaths from 2018 to a peak of …

Each Veterans Day, our nation pauses to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform in defense of our freedoms. At Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), that spirit of gratitude extends beyond a single day. Our institution’s year-round commitment to military and veteran students helps them achieve their educational and professional goals. Dedicated advisors help arrange …

— This Veterans Day, the American Red Cross celebrates all veterans and active-duty service members. From when they first join the military, and for the rest of their lives, the Red Cross stands by service members and their families through our Service to the Armed Forces programs.   Our Service to the Armed Forces programs helps members of the military, veterans, their …

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today welcomed 20 Ohioans as the newest members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. These individuals were honored during an induction ceremony Thursday in recognition of their outstanding post-military accomplishments. “As we prepare to observe Veterans Day on Tuesday, we are honored to recognize the extraordinary individuals who make up the 2025 class of the …

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings for the third round of the football playoffs. The higher seeded teams will host the regional semifinals on Friday, November 14. All games kick off Friday at 7 p.m. The better seeded team will serve as the host through the first three rounds of the playoffs. The regional …

THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF MANSFIELD: The City of Mansfield is pleased to announce the selection of Michael “Mike” Woogerd as the new Parks Superintendent. Chosen from a highly qualified pool of candidates, Mike officially began his role on Monday, November 3, 2025. Mike brings deep roots in the Mansfield area, having graduated from Lexington …

Food For The Hungry, Knox County Foundation, Interchurch Social Services, and Knox County community partners are organizing a “pop-up” food distribution to support our neighbors facing food insecurity. All Knox County families who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level are invited to receive a box of food on Saturday, November 1st, from 10:00am-12:00pm at Habitat for Humanity (405 W. Chestnut Street, …

COLUMBUS – In an effort to reduce serious and deadly crashes, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will join several other state transportation departments to mark Buckle Up Phone Down Day on Wednesday, October 29. This national effort aims to bring attention to two of the most common factors in deadly crashes each year. “Drivers can protect themselves and those nearby …