RHODE ISLAND — Bradly Widener was working as a manager at one of the nation’s most respected regional theaters when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. He and his co-workers were furloughed. Boredom crept in quickly, so Widener decided to try something different. So, he became a substitute teacher. “I’m not the person to sit around all […]
February 2021
Former Ontario City Council president back as at-large councilman
ONTARIO ─ Larry Collins, former Ontario mayor and council president, is back at the city’s municipal building. Miller was sworn in Wednesday night as the at-large councilman before the city council meeting. The position was left open by Eddie Gallo, who just became the city council president this year. The Republican Central Committee appointed Collins […]
Columbian edges Ontario in tough test
Columbian posted a tight 38-34 win over Ontario in an Ohio girls basketball matchup. 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 AI, the world […]
Tough tussle: Fredericktown steps past Centerburg
A rugged contest ended with the right result as far as Fredericktown was concerned after Wednesday’s 53-50 decision in Ohio girls basketball action on February 3. The last time Fredericktown and Centerburg played in a 55-41 game on February 5, 2020. For more, click here. In recent action on January 30, Fredericktown faced off against […]
East Knox pounds out steady beat in win over Danville
East Knox topped Danville 51-43 in a tough tilt in an Ohio girls basketball matchup. Last season, Danville and East Knox squared up on February 5, 2020 at East Knox High School last season. For more, click here. There was no room for doubt as the Bulldogs added to their advantage with an 18-10 margin […]
Hiland imposes its will on Garaway
Hiland let loose a furious storm and Garaway struggled to find shelter during a 70-37 pounding in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on February 3. Last season, Hiland and Garaway faced off on January 8, 2020 at Hiland High School. We covered the game. For a full recap, click here. Hiland’s upper-hand showed as it […]
Columbus Police Officer indicted on murder charges
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the indictment of former Columbus Police Officer Adam Coy for his actions in a December 2020 officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of Andre Hill. Coy was indicted Wednesday afternoon by a grand jury in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. He faces charges of […]
Safe drug disposal options available in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Youth Substance Use Coalition is asking the public to help create a healthier community and prevent substance abuse by properly disposing of all unused or expired medications. Properly disposing of medications is easy thanks to numerous prescription drug drop boxes available throughout the county. Many are located inside local pharmacies […]
Dowds receives Kindness Certified School recognition
SHELBY – The world can use some extra joy right now and the students at Dowds Elementary School are doing their part to uplift their community with kindness, compassion, unity and respect. To recognize Dowds’ ongoing commitment to kindness and their participation in the 10th annual Great Kindness Challenge, they have been designated as a […]
Land Bank to offer cleanup help at Madison Twp. site
MANSFIELD ─ The Richland County Land Bank will apply for a state grant on behalf of Madison Township to assess the cleanup needed for a contaminated site. About 28.4 ppm polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) concentration was recently found at a demolition site next to the township’s fire station on Expressview Drive, according to Certified Environmental, Inc. […]
