Speedy Gonzales wasn’t as quick to start as Wellington, which shifted into high gear in a hurry to take control of Danville 82-67 at Danville High on Feb. 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball action. In recent action on Feb. 14, Danville faced off against Coshocton . For a full recap, click here. Wellington […]
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Hiland outlasts River in topsy-turvy battle
It wasn’t an ESPN highlight, but Hiland will take its 60-41 victory over River in an Ohio girls basketball matchup. Neither team dominated early as the two squads struggled evenly to a 13-13 tie through the first quarter. The Hawks opened a tight 31-23 gap over the Pilots at halftime. Hiland moved to a 47-35 […]
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Boys Basketball Roundup – February 25, 2023
Wellington shoots past Danville with early burst Speedy Gonzales wasn’t as quick to start as Wellington, which shifted into high gear in a hurry to take control of Danville 82-67 at Danville High on Feb. 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball action. In recent action on Feb. 14, Danville faced off against Coshocton . […]
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Nearly 70 voices from area choirs to join the 55+ piece Mansfield Symphony Orchestra
MANSFIELD — Considering that rhythm and Rock’n’Roll fit together like a hand and glove, when it comes to classical music the percussion generally takes a back seat to rows and rows of stringed and wind instruments. For this unique performance, the percussion will be getting a real workout – along with the rest of the […]
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Ohio Governor releases Feb. 25 East Palestine update
EAST PALESTINE — The following are updates from the State of Ohio regarding remediation work at the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Contaminated Waste Removal The removal of hazardous waste from the derailment site has been paused by the U.S. EPA. In an update to the public on Thursday, […]
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Robert McMillen
Robert, “Bob”, “Junior” McMillen age 86 of Galion, Ohio passed away on February 22, 2023 at Avita Hospital in Galion following a short illness. He was born on March 22, 1936 in Jerome Park, West Virginia the son of the late James and Lillian Marble Uphold McMillan. On March 13, 1957 he married Patty Tanner […]
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GALLERY: ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ walk raises money for Wayfinders
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Janelle Lorraine Straw
Janelle Lorraine Straw, age 32, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, following a brief illness. Born February 8, 1991 in Shelby to Ken and Janet E. (Anderson) Straw, she had been a Shelby resident until 2008 when moving to Grand Rapids, MI. A 2009 graduate of Comstock Park High […]
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East Palestine train derailment helps focus Richland County EMA training scenario
MANSFIELD — Rebecca Owens was already planning on using a chemical spill as the focus of a countywide tabletop emergency response exercise on June 7. But the Feb. 3 derailment in eastern Ohio of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous material, including vinyl chloride, has helped Richland County’s emergency management director focus her plans. […]
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Ralph Castle Jr
Ralph Castle Jr., 59 of Galion, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, February 24, 2023. Ralph was born on June 27, 1963, in Ironton, OH to the late Ralph Castle Sr and Wanda (Farmer) Harper. He married Patricia “Patty” Lowe on April 12, 1991, and they spent 31 years of marriage […]