Riding a wave of production, Newark Catholic dunked Cardington-Lincoln 47-31 on January 25 in Ohio boys high school basketball action. The last time Newark Catholic and Cardington-Lincoln played in a 53-44 game on January 2, 2021. For a full recap, click here. The two teams dueled to an even start, with the Green Wave and […]
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Hiland edges West Holmes in tough test
Hiland broke on top and refused to fold in holding off West Holmes 57-52 in Ohio boys basketball on January 25. The Hawks hummed like a well-oiled machine through the fourth quarter, extending the lead with a 24-20 advantage in the frame. The Hawks made the first move by forging a 33-32 margin over the […]
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Great horned owl hoots, screeches fail to dislodge crows from Mansfield’s Central Park
MANSFIELD — Crows clearly didn’t like the sounds of a great horned owl in Central Park on Tuesday evening. But not enough to leave the downtown they annually call home during the frosty winter nights, an evening ritual that leaves the sidewalks, monuments (and most everything else) spattered in crow poop. The ongoing effort to […]
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Mifflin Special Prosecutor: ‘I do not believe menacing by stalking fits in this matter’
ASHLAND — A special prosecutor for a case featuring a years-long dispute between two Mifflin council members said Tuesday he doesn’t think the charge fits the crime. “I believe there may be a criminal offense — I do not believe menacing by stalking fits in this matter,” said Brian Gernert, an attorney based in Bucyrus […]
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Diana G. Woodrow
Diana G. Woodrow passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, Jan. 23 at Winchester Terrace after a lengthy illness, her brother Bill at her side. She was born Aug. 1, 1954 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to William W. Woodrow, Jr. and Jane Shrum Woodrow. As the self-proclaimed “favorite” grandchild she learned to cook and bake at a very […]
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Mansfield control board gives ‘consensus’ approval to spend $1.4 million for two pumper fire trucks
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Board of Control gave its “consensus” approval on Tuesday to a fire department request to spend $1.4 million on two new pumper trucks. That approval is based on determining the best way to pay for the new Pierce trucks, which will also require the approval of City Council. The proposal was […]
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Porch: MPD state grant will buy more body cameras, computer server & needed staffing
MANSFIELD — A third state grant will allow the Mansfield Police Department to purchase an additional 23 body cameras, a second computer server and hire someone to assist in processing the videos. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday the MPD will receive another $145,183.35 in grant funding, raising the department’s grant total to $238,743.35 for […]
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Renaissance Theatre accepting submissions for emerging artist’s program
MANSFIELD — The Emerging Artist Program of the Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield, Ohio, is accepting full length play, musical, screenplay and documentary submissions for their 2022-2023 season. The goal of the program is to guide, encourage, support and advocate for artists of all ages who wish to find their own voice through the creation of original […]
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Ashland’s Melanie Miller to run for Ohio Statehouse seat in the 67th District
ASHLAND — Melanie Miller announced Tuesday that she will seek the Republican nomination for the newly created Ohio House of Representatives District 67 seat. “I am running to represent Ashland and Medina County because we need someone in this position who will work hard to make sure that our freedoms are protected, our families and […]
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Carfagna will depart Ohio House to join Ohio Chamber of Commerce
CORRECTION: A previous version of this article stated Mount Vernon attorney Scott Pullins was slated to run against Carfagna in the May 3 primary election. This was inaccurate. Pullins would not have faced Carfagna in the primary, as new legislative districts would have been drawn by that point, placing the candidates in separate districts. We […]