OLIVESBURG — Olivesburg General Store, tied for the oldest operating general store in Ohio, used to be a place where residents could buy hardware, coffee, candy and more. Store owner Tia Sponsler said she grew up visiting the store with her family and drinking chocolate milk there on Saturdays. Sponsler bought the store in 2017 […]
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How Technology Will Transform Shopping in 2023 and Beyond
(StatePoint) Above all, consumers value convenience, speed and good deals, according to new research by Sensormatic Solutions, and they can expect retailers to deliver these benefits in 2023. In the recent survey, respondents cited stocked shelves (64%), quick and easy checkouts (63%), and discounts or sales (63%) as the top three contributors to positive shopping […]
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Russia rides the rough off Willard
Russia put together a victorious gameplan to stop Willard 71-60 on January 15 in Ohio boys high school basketball. Russia drew first blood by forging a 17-16 margin over Willard after the first quarter. The Raiders opened a modest 30-25 gap over the Crimson Flashes at the intermission. Russia jumped to a 48-41 lead heading […]
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Ohio State recruit leads St. Marys Memorial past Lexington
FORT LORAMIE — It took an Ohio State recruit to do it, but Lexington’s undefeated season ended on Sunday afternoon at the Fort Loramie Martin Luther King Classic. Future Buckeye center Austin Parks led St. Marys Memorial to a come-from-behind, 49-46 victory over the Minutemen. Parks, a 6-foot-11 senior, pumped in 20 points and grabbed […]
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These are the Ohio counties with the most motor vehicle accident fatalities
– Average temperature, Dec. 2021-Nov. 2022: 51.7 degrees Fahrenheit (1.8 F above 1901-2000 average)- #18 warmest year since 1895- Recent average low: 41.2 F (2.1 F above century average)- Recent average high: 62.2 F (1.4 F above century average) – Motor vehicle crash fatalities: 9.6 per 100K people (#1,401 nationally, 17 deaths)- 2 pedestrian deaths- […]
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Mansfield Senior High School starts chess, esports clubs
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior High School is adding two new clubs for non-traditional athletes. Teachers Brad Kentosh and Nick Boller updated the Mansfield City Schools board Tuesday on the high school’s two new clubs. Kentosh started the chess club shortly before winter break. The high school science teacher said he’s been consulting with Bill Asher, […]
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Jonathan S. Fidler
JOHNSVILLE: His big heart and kind soul were Jonathan Fidler’s greatest qualities – and probably what made him most vulnerable. His giving spirit never thought twice about helping others – he was so generous – and he will be remembered for his warm smile…and his happy laugh. Read more about Jonathan, his family, funeral details, […]
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Clear Fork students sew gifts for Wayfinders residents & Humane Society
BELLVILLE — In Kourtney Kucirek’s classroom, preparing for adulthood means learning how to give back. Students in Kucirek’s Advanced Sewing class delivered homemade scarves and hats for Wayfinders residents Wednesday. The students also visited the Humane Society of Richland County to drop off dog and cat toys they made in class. Junior Zoe Daniels said […]
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Carey rolls like thunder over Wynford
Carey left no doubt of its superiority in polishing off Wynford 43-22 in an Ohio girls basketball matchup. Last season, Wynford and Carey squared off with January 15, 2022 at Carey High School last season. For a full recap, click here. In recent action on January 7, Wynford faced off against Ridgedale. For a full […]
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West Holmes trips Bath in tenacious tussle
It wasn’t pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren’t, but West Holmes wasn’t going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 40-38 over Bath in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on January 14. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 minute survey and be registered […]