ONTARIO ─ Improvement projects are coming to Ontario’s Marshall and Stowell Parks. Ontario City Council’s park committee met on Wednesday evening before the general council meeting. Discussions went from multiple projects that the city is going to execute this year to making a three- or five-year park improvement plan. Mayor Randy Hutchinson said the city […]
February 2021
Posted inEducation
Lexington raises daily rate for substitute teachers
LEXINGTON — Substitute teachers will now earn $100 per day at Lexington Local Schools. The Lexington school board voted Wednesday to increase the daily rate for short-term substitute teachers, effective Feb. 18. Superintendent Jeremy Secrist said the previous rate of $80 was low compared to most area school districts. He cited a salary survey from […]
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports
Mitchell leads Mansfield Senior past Clear Fork
BELLVILLE — Ahmani Mitchell came to life in the fourth quarter. Mansfield Senior’s junior forward scored all nine of her points in the final period and the seventh-seeded Tygers avenged a season-opening loss to Clear Fork with a 53-48 win over the No. 6 Colts in the opening round of the Division II sectional tournament […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Shelby Girl Scouts have cookies available over the next 4 Sundays
SHELBY — Hungry for some Girl Scout cookies? Shelby’s Girl Scout troops have just the answer for your craving. The organization is sponsoring a series of Drive-Thru Girl Scout cookie booths starting on Sunday, Feb. 21, and continuing for the next two weekends at the Shelby Girl Scout House at 52 East Maxwell in Shelby. […]
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports
String of narrow defeats continues for Lexington in loss to Mount Vernon
LEXINGTON — This basketball season even has a veteran like Lexington’s Scott Hamilton shaking his head in the coach’s office after the game. His Minutemen fell to Mount Vernon, 52-47, on Wednesday night at home, the fifth straight loss for the Minutemen, almost all of them narrow defeats. Hamilton, whose team has just one senior […]
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Loudonville dismantles Richmond Heights in convincing manner
Yes, Loudonville looked superb in beating Richmond Heights, but no autographs please after its 76-37 victory for an Ohio girls basketball victory on February 17. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 minute survey and be registered to win a $25 Visa gift card. For statewide results […]
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Storm warning: Springfield leaves whiplash on Ashland
Springfield earned a convincing 53-33 win over Ashland in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 17. Springfield’s might showed as it carried a 43-25 lead into the fourth quarter. Springfield’s offense thundered to a 33-12 lead over Ashland at halftime. Springfield moved in front of Ashland 16-2 to begin the second quarter. The last […]
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No quarter given: Danville puts down Northside Christian
Danville left no doubt of its superiority in polishing off Northside Christian 53-23 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup. Recently on February 9 , Danville squared up on Mt Vernon in a basketball game . For a full recap, click here. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a […]