GALION — The Galion City Schools held a dedication ceremony for a new playground for students at Galion Primary and Galion Intermediate Schools on Tuesday, Jan. 4. This is the first new playground construction project since the district completed its school campus in 2006. The life of the typical school playground spans 10-15 years and, […]
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These are easy ways to improve productivity on a farm
Farming is a large-scale labor-intensive industry. It doesn’t matter if you run a small family-owned operation or larger conglomerate, productivity is key to ensuring food reaches markets across the country. Here are some easy ways to improve productivity on your farm if you feel it’s lacking. These basic tips will help any farmer improve the […]
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Richland County coalition announces youth art contest
MANSFIELD – Local students could see their artwork on billboards around Mansfield this year. The Richland County Youth Substance Use Coalition recently announced its first drug and alcohol prevention art contest. To participate, students must create a poster, flyer, billboard design, artwork, YouTube or TikTok video, haiku, poem or meme that has a drug/alcohol prevention […]
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Ohio unemployment rate at 4.8 percent in November, says ODJFS
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s unemployment rate in November was 4.8 percent, above the national jobless rate of 4.2 percent, according to the Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services. The figures were announced on Thursday. Ohio’s labor force participation rate in November was 61.3 percent, below the national labor force participation rate of 61.8 percent. Ohioans […]
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OSHP: Bellville man suffered fatal medical emergency before 1-vehicle crash
MONROE TOWNSHIP – A Bellville man died and his vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on Swigart Road at Hastings East Road, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Authorities believe Harold R. Feltner, 70, suffered a medical emergency before his vehicle left the road at approximately 4:49 […]
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Cardington-Lincoln claims gritty victory against Northmor
It wasn’t pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren’t, but Cardington-Lincoln wasn’t going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 56-53 over Northmor in Ohio girls basketball action on January 5. The last time Cardington-Lincoln and Northmor played in a 59-30 game on January 16, 2021. For more, click here. Both teams traded […]
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Too close for comfort, Danville strains past Fredericktown
Danville knocked off Fredericktown 64-58 on January 5 in Ohio girls high school basketball. Last season, Fredericktown and Danville squared up on January 16, 2021 at Fredericktown High School last season. For more, click here. In recent action on December 22, Danville faced off against East Knox and Fredericktown took on Centerburg on December 30 […]
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Hiland survives competitive clash with Lake
It wasn’t pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren’t, but Hiland wasn’t going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 48-44 over Lake in Ohio girls basketball action on January 5. Recently on December 29 , Hiland squared up on Mt Lebanon in a basketball game . We covered the game. For a […]
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Take a breath; East Knox deserves it after overtime win over Centerburg
Extra action was needed before East Knox could slip past Centerburg 53-46 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup. Last season, Centerburg and East Knox squared up on January 16, 2021 at East Knox High School last season. For a full recap, click here. East Knox’s train of momentum chugged along the first overtime-period tracks with […]
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Taking on water: Crestline sinks Ridgedale
Playing with a winning hand, Crestline trumped Ridgedale 57-46 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on January 5. Crestline moved to a 57-44 bulge over Ridgedale as the fourth quarter began. Crestline made the first move by forging a 26-21 margin over Ridgedale after the first quarter. The last time Ridgedale and Crestline played in […]