MANSFIELD — More than 2,000 Richland County students are enrolled in fully online learning programs as a result of the pandemic, but many of them are struggling to keep up with their peers. Richland County’s learning pod program is seeking to provide online students the support they need to get back on track. “Youth and parents […]
February 2021
Bible classes to be offered to local public school students through Ministerial Association’s Faith Fund
ASHLAND — Ashland will be the first county in Ohio to offer biblical classes to all area school districts through LifeWise Academy, according to Ashland County Ministerial Association’s Faith Fund President John Bouquet. Through the released time religious instruction program, public school students in first through fifth grades will be able to take an off-site Bible […]
Ontario to receive $500k in COVID relief funding
ONTARIO — Treasurer Randy Harvey was optimistic about the Ontario Local School’s district finances during Tuesday night’s board meeting. “Barring anything else crazy, it looks like we could be back on track,” he told the board. Harvey projected long-term deficits in the November five-year forecast due to the harsh impact of COVID-19 on the school […]
2nd-half Surge: Mansfield Seniors rallies past Lexington
MANSFIELD — It was Senior Night at Pete Henry Gym, but sophomore Kiyah Wentz stole the show. Wentz scored 13 of her game-high 21 points in the second half as Mansfield Senior rallied for a 53-43 Ohio Cardinal Conference win over Lexington. A point guard who came to Mansfield Senior when St. Peter’s suspended its […]
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital & OhioHealth Shelby Hospital expand visitation policy
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and OhioHealth Shelby Hospital announced that effective Wednesday, Feb. 10, they will allow one visitor per patient at both hospitals, emergency departments, surgery and invasive procedure areas. Each patient will select a designated visitor for the duration of their stay, who may visit daily. The visitor may come and go […]
Mansfield rides the rough off Lexington
Mansfield charged Lexington and collected a 53-43 victory on February 9 in Ohio girls high school basketball action. Last season, Lexington and Mansfield faced off on February 8, 2020 at Lexington High School. For more, click here. Recently on January 30 , Mansfield squared up on Madison in a basketball game . For more, click […]
Crestview pulls python act on Monroeville
Crestview’s overpowering offense lit up the scoreboard to topple Monroeville 66-28 in Ohio girls basketball on February 9. For statewide results and expert analysis of the best teams and prep athletes in Ohio, sign up for our free newsletter. It’s required reading for high school sports fans. This news brief was powered by ScoreStream and […]
Danville takes down Mt. Vernon
Danville dropped a barbell on Mt. Vernon with a 59-33 sign attached to it on February 9 in Ohio girls high school basketball. Last season, Mt Vernon and Danville faced off on January 13, 2020 at Mount Vernon High School. For a full recap, click here. The third quarter gave Danville a 52-23 lead over […]
No pain, no gain; Pleasant overcomes Galion
Mixing just the right ingredients, Pleasant cooked Galion 47-37 in Ohio girls basketball action on February 9. For statewide results and expert analysis of the best teams and prep athletes in Ohio, sign up for our free newsletter. It’s required reading for high school sports fans. This news brief was powered by ScoreStream and Lede […]
Shelby severs Marion Harding’s hopes
Stretched out and finally snapped, Shelby put just enough pressure on Marion Harding to earn a 55-44 victory in an Ohio girls basketball matchup. Last season, Shelby and Marion Harding squared up on December 14, 2019 at Marion Harding High School last season. We covered the game. For a full recap, click here. Recently on […]
