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Thursday

Ohio State Marion offers free storytelling workshop in Marion

Ohio State Marion is offering a free three-part storytelling workshop for community members, with applications due Nov. 6 and sessions beginning Nov. 16.

Wednesday

Veteran of the Month: Stephen Cline’s Journey From Marine to Soldier to Nonprofit Founder

After serving six years in the Marine Corps and 11 years in the Army, including three voluntary combat deployments to Iraq, Stephen Cline turned a personal tragedy involving his emotional support dog into Veterans With Pets, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans care for the animals that support them.

Tuesday

Nearly 150 attend Crawford County Manufacturing Breakfast

Nearly 150 manufacturers, educators and business leaders gathered in Crawford County to discuss manufacturing trends, workforce development and the industry’s future.

Oct. 24, 2026

Mansfield drug trafficking roundup leads to arrests, cash and drug seizures

Authorities arrested suspects and seized crack cocaine and $14,327 during a Mansfield drug trafficking roundup led by METRICH on Oct. 20. Two indicted targets remain at large.

Entertainment

16 hours ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination

Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.

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16 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration

It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.

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Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19

Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers need to finish better. They started out well enough Thursday night that their fourth-quarter struggles didn't really matter.

23 hours ago in Sports

Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said his agent told the team the center will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade.