LEXINGTON — Nick Amin can breathe more easily after winning a vote for his spirituous liquor permit and Sunday sales initiatives on the Lex-B ballot.
November 2023
Posted inFootball
The Architect: Spitler steps down after building powerhouse at Lucas
Scott Spitler sat in the bowels of Canton’s Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on a cold and overcast early-December Saturday afternoon. The Lucas Cubs had just fallen to small-school juggernaut Marion Local 28-6 in the 2019 Division VII state championship game and rather than rehash what had just unfolded, Spitler struck a contemplative tone. […]
Posted inObituaries
Milan “Dean” Zellner
Milan “Dean” Zellner, 84, of Mansfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Monday, November 6, 2023. Dean was born on July 14, 1939, in Mansfield, to Charles R. and Dora M. (Ohler) Zellner. He proudly served his country in the Army Reserves. He was married to Nancy (Pullem) Zellner and they celebrated […]
Posted inNews
Hillsdale Schools used modified lockdown after suspect fled traffic stop
JEROMESVILLE — When a suspect fled from a traffic stop, Hillsdale Local Schools entered a modified lockdown on Tuesday afternoon. “We were well prepared, and everyone did what they were supposed to do in order to stay safe,” said Catherine Trevathan, Hillsdale Local Schools’ superintendent. Sgt. Eugene Crum with the Ohio State Highway Patrol said […]
Posted inObituaries
Robert Valentine
Robert L. Valentine, 93 Robert L. Valentine, 93 of Ashland passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 5, 2023 at Brookwood Place at Brethren Care Village. He was born on March 18, 1930 in Rochester, New York, the son of the late George L. and Margaret (nee Loftis) Valentine. Bob graduated from Westinghouse High School, Class […]
Posted inCommunity Development
Mansfield City Council to consider zoning change to allow slaughter house operation
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Wednesday is scheduled to discuss during caucus a zoning change that could allow E.R. Boliantz Packing Co., Inc. to operate a slaughter facility at 1325 N. Main St. The city’s Planning Commission voted unanimously on Sept. 26 to recommend the zoning change ask to local lawmakers. If council approves […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Cleveland’s unsolved torso serial killer is subject of Nov. 20 show at Loudonville museum
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum’s Speaker Series continues this month with a Nov. 20 look into Cleveland’s greatest murder mystery — and its connection to America’s most famous lawman, with “Eliot Ness and the Torso Murders.” Eliot Ness was best known as the American Prohibition agent who organized and led a crack team […]
Posted inEducation
Plymouth-Shiloh FFA alumni thank community for its support
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Nicole Beverage, Plymouth FFA Reporter. PLYMOUTH — On Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, the Plymouth-Shiloh FFA Alumni hosted its ninth annual tool fundraiser. Each year the alumni hosts a fundraiser to earn money to put back into the FFA program. This supports students with classroom supplies, field-trip opportunities and […]
Posted inCrawford Source
‘Come Home to Galion’ 2023 set for Dec. 2
GALION — The Come Home to Galion Committee is pleased to announce that this year’s Come Home to Galion celebration will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2, centered around Uptowne Galion. Come Home to Galion (CHTG) is an annual, family-friendly event that unites the Galion community at the beginning of the holiday season. The day […]
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Body found in Mansfield belongs to Ashland woman
MANSFIELD — A body found in a Mansfield park on Sunday belongs to an Ashland woman, a Richland County Coroner’s Office investigator said Tuesday. The remains belong to Shealeah Lachelle Staley, said Bob Ball, the coroner’s chief investigator. Her body was found covered in leaves in the woods of North Lake Park on Sunday morning. […]