Month: September 2019

As Planned Parenthood loses grip on Ohio, will Mansfield clinic be next to close? (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — The nation’s leading abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, appears to be abandoning Ohio after a string of defeats leaving its operations crippled in the Buckeye State. Over the last nine years, the Ohio Legislature has enacted twenty-two pro-life initiatives, half of the state’s abortion facilities have closed, and the

Area students hold prayer rallies in several school districts (VIDEO)

RICHLAND COUNTY — At a time when the nation’s legal system has demonstrated a history of hostility towards students unwilling to compromise their Biblical faith, students throughout the area showed their resolve Wednesday joining in the faith-based “See You at the Pole” (SYATP) prayer movement occurring on school campuses across

101 Clergy salute law enforcement, encouraging area to thank police (SLIDESHOW) (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — With tensions around the country regarding law enforcement along the border and in the mainland, over one hundred clergy across Richland County, Ohio honored local police officers Thursday morning for their dedicated service. The area clergymen held a press conference from Mansfield Mayor Timothy Theaker’s ninth floor conference

Guest Column: What triggers gun violence, lack of gun control or lack of morality? (VIDEO)

Increasingly, few if any genuinely safe places exist as a refuge from armed, angry, addicted young men pumped up on violent video games and suffering from the absence of a moral core. Schools, churches, shopping centers, businesses, and almost every place people gather have become targets for deranged individuals who are

Pastor ‘going against the grain’ with one foot in Bucyrus, other in D.C. (PHOTO GALLERY) (VIDEO)

BUCYRUS — At a time when the nation appears to have lost its moral compass, one rural congregation surrounded by cornfields is impacting the pulpits of the entire nation. Its pastor is encouraging other faith leaders to go against the grain using Biblical truth to confront a culture that has

Mansfield Baptist Temple holds service honoring law enforcement (Photo Gallery)

MANSFIELD — An impressive showing of law enforcement and first responders attended a local church’s service on Sunday honoring unsung heroes. Reverend Robert Kurtz of Mansfield Baptist Temple had his congregation recognize the dedicated service of first responders, law enforcement, and elected officials in a “Local Heroes Celebration Service.” The

Landmark “Hell is Real” billboard becomes moniker for professional sports rivalry (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — Located halfway between Columbus and Cincinnati on Interstate 71, the eye-catching “HELL IS REAL” sign in Mt. Sterling, Ohio has recently cruised onto the national sports scene. The sign has become a driving force in the passionate intra-state soccer rivalry dubbed the “Hell is Real Derby” between the

‘See You At the Pole’ set for Wednesday, September 25th (VIDEO)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — 2 Chronicles 7:14 is the theme for See You at the Pole (SYATP) 2019, which is all about students praying at their schools. The event is planned for Wednesday, September 25, at schools around the world. The event is more than just one day of prayer.

Fostering Family Ministries launches campaign addressing need for foster care (VIDEO)

ASHLAND — There is a national crisis with over 400,000 abused and neglected children in need of a loving home. One ministry is providing an effective template with the message: “It takes the church to foster a child.” This past week, Sherry Bouquet of Fostering Family Ministries (FFM) held a press