SHELBY — Blaine Bowman wasn’t at all surprised to see his career receiving yards record fall. The former Shelby great realized long ago it was just a matter of time before Issaiah Ramsey supplanted him. A senior, Ramsey became the first receiver in program history to top 3,000 career yards when he caught 11 passes […]
November 2023
Posted inObituaries
Josephine Lee “Jo” Cellentani
Josephine Lee Cellentani, lovingly known as Jo, was born Sept. 17, 1927, in Adrian, Michigan and peacefully passed away on October 5, 2023, in Westerville, Ohio, at the age of 96. Her life was a testament to the values of family, community, and the joy of bringing people together. Jo’s early years were shaped by […]
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Madison Middle School site of Nov. 13 solar eclipse meeting
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Richland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will host an informational meeting for the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse. The meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at Madison Middle School, 1419 Grace St., Mansfield. An update will be shared on countywide planning as well as information on how […]
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Win a Chevy: United Way and Graham announce raffle fundraiser
MANSFIELD — A new car with a decent price tag is hard to come by these days. But one lucky winner could receive the keys to a new 2024 Chevy Trax for as little as $30 this spring. Graham Chevrolet and United Way of Richland County announced the fourth annual Win a Chevy fundraiser Monday. The […]
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MVNU music dept. offers Homecoming concert Nov. 11
MOUNT VERNON — The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will perform its annual Homecoming Concert on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m., in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will feature an array of uplifting and entertaining music by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, […]
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Art exhibition returns to Loudonville Library on Nov. 18
LOUDONVILLE – The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District Art Club has announced the second annual art exhibition at the Loudonville Library. This event will feature LPEVS student artwork. The district is excited for students to showcase their creative efforts by inviting our community to admire their work. Save the date for the grand opening on […]
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Morrow County hosts 2nd annual Career Expo
MOUNT GILEAD – More than 350 Morrow County 9th graders attended the second annual MoCo Career Expo on Oct. 27 at the Morrow County Fairgrounds and Gilead Christian School/Gilead Friends Church. Students from all Morrow County school districts including Cardington Lincoln Local, Highland, Mount Gilead and Northmor attended. The MoCo Career Expo is a free, […]
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Vance: Explaining my Ohio story
I thought I’d take a second to tell you how I got here. There’s so much to tell, and I want all of you to know why I am so determined to fight for the forgotten men and women of this country. Let me give you the Sparknotes version of my Hillbilly Elegy. My sister Lindsay […]
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Rated M for Manure show set for Dec. 5 in Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — Sometimes crap happens. And if you’re a livestock farmer, it’s guaranteed to happen every single day. How you plan to handle that crap is a key component to a successful operation. That’s why area soil and water conservation district from Ashland, Holmes, Medina and Lorain counties are joining forces with the Muskingum Watershed […]
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Section of Hahn Road closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to Sewer Department repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed: Hahn Road from Boyle Road to Dillon Road. The road has been closed and is set to reopen by the end of the workday on Nov.10. […]