Fredericktown put together a victorious gameplan to stop Mt. Gilead 53-41 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on January 7. Last season, Fredericktown and Mt Gilead squared up on February 24, 2021 at Mt Gilead High School last season. For more, click here. Recently on December 29 , Fredericktown squared up on Clear Fork in […]
East Knox outlasts Cardington-Lincoln
Stretched out and finally snapped, East Knox put just enough pressure on Cardington-Lincoln to earn a 41-26 victory in Ohio boys basketball on January 7. The last time Cardington-Lincoln and East Knox played in a 59-57 game on December 18, 2020. For more, click here. In recent action on December 30, Cardington-Lincoln faced off against […]
Mount Gilead man killed in Friday morning I-71 crash
CHESTER TOWNSHIP — A Mount Gilead man was killed Friday morning in a traffic crash on Interstate 71 near milepost 149, according to a report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Nathaniel Bowman, 24, was pronounced dead after the incident at approximately 3:43 a.m., according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway […]
Barbara (Neptune) Poffenbaugh
Barbara (Neptune) Poffenbaugh, 85, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Jan. 1, 2022, after a recent battle with cancer. Her beloved husband, Richard, and three devoted daughters were by her side. The loss to her family, friends and community is deeply felt and she will be missed by many-and in so many ways. Yet her […]
Stephen Lee Shenberger
Stephen Lee Shenberger, 56, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 at Galion Avita Hospital. He was born in Mansfield on May 21, 1965 to the late Val and Patricia (Smith) Shenberger. Stephen formerly worked at Pro Auto Body and was very meticulous, taking pride in his work. He loved his family […]
Michael Patrick Shepherd
Michael Patrick Shepherd, 71, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Mansfield on Sept. 15, 1950 to the late John and Dorothy (Harmon) Shepherd. Mike retired from General Motors and after retirement he took on a volunteer position with Casa and the Juvenile Courts for […]
Yost: 27 AGs tell U.S. Supreme Court it can’t impose vaccine mandate
COLUMBUS — The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments today on a request lead by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 26 other attorneys general for an immediate stay of the federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). “COVID vaccines are safe and effective. I urge everyone to get […]
James “Jim” Joseph Crowley
James “Jim” Joseph Crowley left this world suddenly on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on April 10, 1952 to Thomas and Rita (Finan) Crowley. He grew up in Chicago where he attended St. John Fisher, before moving to Lexington, Ohio where he graduated with the class of 1970. After high school, Jim […]
Snowy Owls, rock tumbling programs highlight upcoming Crawford Park District programs
MANSFIELD — The Crawford Park District program has announced a couple of events that will take place over the next three weekends. Rock Tumbling Saturday, Jan. 15 & 29 from 10 a.m. to noon Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598. Crawford Park District program participants will learn about rock tumbling equipment and the process of […]
Grand Jury: 2021 Mansfield police shooting incident ‘justifiable use of force’
MANSFIELD — A Richland County Grand Jury has determined a shooting incident from last June involving a Mansfield police officer constituted a justifiable use of force. Richland County Prosecutor Gary Bishop issued a press release Friday morning detailing the finding. The incident was investigated by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation before it was forwarded […]
