Area history

I’ve been buried in the books lately. (Yeah, as if I ever step out of the books for long!) The recent large project, which I’ve just put to bed, is […]

Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio History Connection on Feb. 10, 2023. It is being republished here as part of a collaborative agreement. Ohio is well known […]

As the official seat of Richland County government and administrative business, Mansfield has always had a building in the center of town for hearings, trials, and filing cabinets. The concept […]

Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio History Connection on Nov. 4, 2022. It is being republished here as part of a collaborative agreement. COLUMBUS — Arthur St. […]

The West First Street School had a long and varied career during its 107-year life. Built in 1870 as Mansfield’s first high school, it was designated for grade school use […]

Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio History Connection on May 17, 2010. Ashland Source has a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across […]

COLUMBUS — Any football fan in Ohio is at least familiar with the name Woody Hayes. The legendary Ohio State football coach died more than 36 years ago, but cast […]

The Sheriff and the courthouse and the jail are all so interwoven in the function of local governance that for most of the county’s history they were all located within […]

Have you ever heard of Michael Rockefeller? Yes, Rockefeller was from that famous, incredibly rich family with Ohio roots. He was also the subject of a massive manhunt when he […]