EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Richland Source in 2015. Ask any farmer in the county and they will tell you: having the best land, the strongest crops, the healthiest livestock doesn’t mean anything if you can’t sell what you produce. That was the challenge, plain and simple, for farmers in the days […]
February 2021
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Ashland completes season sweep of Mansfield Senior
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior coach Marquis Sykes was having a difficult time finding the words to describe the Tygers’ second-half scoring drought after Friday’s 54-44 loss to Ashland, so longtime assistant Jeff McCoy came up with the assist. “We were stuck on 38 for a week,” McCoy said. For Senior High fans, it sure felt […]
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Clear Fork records sound decision over Lucas
A sigh of relief filled the air in Clear Fork’s locker room after Friday’s 62-53 win against Lucas for an Ohio boys basketball victory on February 19. Last season, Lucas and Clear Fork squared up on February 15, 2020 at Lucas High School last season. Click here for a recap Recently on February 13 , […]
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COVID vaccine rollout begins for Richland County educators
MANSFIELD — Rick Klingshirn stood up from his seat and looked around the room. The conference room at the Mid Ohio Educational Service Center was transformed into a full-blown clinic. Educators sat in front in spaced-out chairs, waiting to be called up for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Klinshirn, a nurse with Discount […]
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Lex’s Hathaway, Ashland’s McDaniel claim district titles
BOWLING GREEN — The Ohio Cardinal Conference will be well represented at the state swim meet next week in Canton. Lexington’s Jacob Hathaway and Ashland’s Rylan McDaniel each won individual district titles Friday at the Division II meet at Bowling Green, while relay teams from Ashland and Lex also claimed district titles. The top two […]
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River Valley’s determined rally upends Highland
River Valley stumbled out of the blocks but found its stride in the second quarter of a 54-32 win over Highland in Ohio girls basketball on February 19. The Vikings’ edge showed as they carried a 37-28 lead into the fourth quarter. River Valley’s offense darted to a 29-18 lead over Highland at the intermission. […]
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Close Encounter: Columbian nips Norwalk
Columbian didn’t flinch from the challenge, finally repelling Norwalk 50-46 in Ohio boys basketball action on February 19. The last time Columbian and Norwalk played in a 65-62 game on February 21, 2020. For a full recap, click here. Columbian put a bow on this victory with a strong final-quarter kick, outpointing Norwalk 2-0 in […]
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Too close for comfort: Columbian edges Norwalk
It wasn’t exactly Lewis & Clark in uncharted territory, but Columbian had to survive its share of thorns while shedding Norwalk 50-46 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup. Last season, Columbian and Norwalk faced off on February 21, 2020 at Columbian High School. For a full recap, click here. We want your feedback on the […]
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Putting it all together: Shelby overwhelms Pleasant
Shelby offered a menacingly balanced approach while handling Pleasant with an all-around effort during this 113-65 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on February 19. The last time Shelby and Pleasant played in a 59-48 game on January 17, 2020. For more, click here. Shelby drew first blood by forging a 96-51 margin over […]