Local tourism organization recognized at statewide awards event

GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE — Destination Mansfield-Richland County recently received recognition for its marketing efforts at the Ohio Travel Association’s RUBY Awards. The organization won a RUBY for its Ohio Bird Sanctuary Marketing Campaign and a...

US Mansfield News Journal Harvest began about a month early this year for most of Ohio's corn and soybean farmers

Harvest season started about a month early this year for many farmers throughout the Buckeye State. Corn and soybeans were ready sooner than normal because of drought conditions across most of Ohio, according to Ryan Matthews, director of...

Harvest began about a month early this year for most Ohio farmers

Harvest season started about a month early this year for many farmers throughout the Buckeye State. Corn and soybeans were ready sooner than normal because of drought conditions across most of Ohio, according to Ryan Matthews, director of...

Swimming and Diving: Northwestern sweeps SIU and Miami (Ohio) to open season

Northwestern returned to Norris Aquatics Center on Saturday for its first meet of the season, sweeping Southern Illinois and Miami (Ohio) 218-76 and 224-76 on the women’s side and 242-58 and 203-97 on the men’s side. NU opened its season against...

Bret Bielema's plans for bye week following loss to #1 Ohio State

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Following their 34-16 loss to Ohio State, Illinois football enters their first of two bye weeks during the 2025 season. The week off comes at a perfect time for the Illini, who hope to recover from a challenging 7-game...

Nearly 20% fewer international students travelled to the US in August

NEW YORK - The number of international students arriving in the US in August fell 19 per cent in 2025 compared with in 2024 – the largest decline on record outside of the pandemic. The decline is occurring as the Trump administration has delayed...

#17 Illinois falls to top-ranked Ohio State, 34–16

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — In front of a sold-out crowd at Gies Memorial Stadium, #17 Illinois came up short against the nation’s top team on Saturday, falling 34–16 to #1 Ohio State. The Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) made the most of short...

Ohio State defeats Illinois 34-16 in top 25 matchup to stay unbeaten

by: David DeGuzman Posted: Oct 11, 2025 / 11:00 AM EDT Updated: Oct 11, 2025 / 08:03 PM EDT CHAMPAIGN, Illinois (WCMH) — No. 1 Ohio State took advantage of three turnovers, turning each of them into touchdowns, as it defeated No. 17 Illinois 34-16...

SR 59 Brazil sales for Covered Bridge travelers

BRAZIL, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Bridgeton Covered Bridge Festival started this weekend, and locals are taking advance of the influx of traffic through yard sales. Located just outside of Brazil, on state road 59, many peoples are hosting yard sales...

Indiana a program-best No. 3 in AP Top 25; Ohio State still No. 1

Thanks to its 10-point win at then-No. 3 Oregon on Saturday, Indiana has seized that No. 3 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll released Sunday. It marks the Hoosiers’ highest ranking since the AP poll began in 1936. Head coach Curt Cignetti’s...

Ohio State's Jermaine Mathews all smiles after helping force two turnovers

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Jermaine Mathews knew a big day was coming before anyone else did. As No. 1 Ohio State prepared to play at No. 17 Illinois, the Buckeyes’ secondary had to make do without veteran defensive back Lorenzo Styles Jr., who did not...

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Joe and Lovina attend Uncle’s funeral in Ohio

It is a rainy Tuesday morning. We sure appreciate this rain; it has been really dry here. I need to get this column written. I wish I wouldn’t always wait until the last minute to write it. Life gets too busy sometimes and we need to stop and take...

Joe and Lovina attend an uncle's funeral in Ohio

Lovina attended the funeral of her husband's uncle, Jonas, who had seven children, three of whom have Muscular Dystrophy. Lovina's sister-in-law, Sarah Irene, was involved in a car accident that killed Sarah's friend and driver. A ramp was built...

OHIO STATE GAMEDAY: It’s a bad day to be an Illinois Fighting Illini

Wake up, everyone. It’s Ohio State game day!It’s another road test on tap for the Buckeyes this week, as they travel to Champaign to take on No. 17 Illinois. The Illini suffered a brutal 63-10 loss to Indiana three weeks ago, but have bounced back...

Turnovers propel No. 1 Ohio State to win over No. 17 Illinois

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith hauls in a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Illinois. Richard Parrish | Lima News CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Following...

Ohio State vs. Illinois prediction, picks and best bets for CFB Week 7: No. 1 Buckeyes aim for a ranked road win

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Memorial Stadium to take on the No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday in a highly anticipated Big Ten showdown. The Buckeyes look to continue their undefeated season, while the Fighting Illini enter this...

Ohio State vs. Illinois predictions, picks, odds

Ohio State football travels to Champaign, Illinois, to take on Illinois on Oct. 11 for the first time since 2017. The Buckeyes waltzed past Minnesota 42-3 and stayed on top of the AP top 25 poll through six weeks of college football. Quarterback...

Ohio State vs. Illinois Betting Pick

Week 7 of the college football season is here, and a major Big Ten battle is set to kick off soon. Before the action gets underway, check out this breakdown featuring the best Ohio State vs. Illinois betting pick for today's massive game. The Ohio...

Ohio Airbnb is tops on travelers' wish list for second time in 2025

LIVE! No. 1 Ohio State 34, No. 17 Illinois 16 | FINAL

Follow along for live updates from The News-Gazette's multimedia team, and listen to postgame coverage for free at WDWS.com, WHMS.com and inside The News-Gazette app. CHAMPAIGN — A slow first half derailed No. 17 Illinois in a 34-16 loss to No. 1...