SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — After more than 20 years in firefighting, Springfield Twp. Fire Chief Matthew Carey retired on Tuesday. Adam Spellman, assistant chief under Carey, will act as interim chief for the township. Amy Carns, chair of the Springfield Township Trustees, said the trustees will begin looking for a new chief after they agree on […]
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New management at ‘The Hub’ in Crestline excited for 2023 events
CRESTLINE — The Hub at Village Square in Crestline is under new management, by mother and daughter team Bethany and Braeden Rachel. Braeden has grown familiar in the community as one of the operators of Local Tracks on North Seltzer Street for the past two years. The Rachels say that over the past few years, […]
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‘I’d rather take the jail:’ Amish refuse to pay buggy fines in court hearing
ASHLAND — A group of eight Amish people refused to pay their fines for their violations of Ohio’s new buggy law in a fines and costs hearing in Ashland Municipal Court on Thursday. Elmer Hershberger, Mosie Shetler, Andy Swartzentruber, Eli L. Swartzentruber, Henry Swartzentruber, Susan Troyer, Eli J. Yoder, and Levi Yoder all told Judge […]
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Too close for comfort: Pleasant strains past Shelby
Pleasant weebled and wobbled, but wouldn’t fall down in earning a 36-32 victory against Shelby for an Ohio girls basketball victory on January 12. Last season, Shelby and Pleasant squared off with December 2, 2021 at Pleasant High School last season. Click here for a recap. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality […]
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Columbian exhales after close call with Wynford
Columbian derailed Wynford’s hopes after a 59-57 verdict in Ohio girls basketball action on January 12. Recently on January 7, Wynford squared off with Ridgedale in a basketball game. For results, click here. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 minute survey and be registered to win […]
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Norwalk paints near-perfect picture in win over Oak Harbor
Norwalk’s overpowering offense lit up the scoreboard to topple Oak Harbor 48-26 in Ohio girls basketball on January 12. The first quarter gave Norwalk a 14-7 lead over Oak Harbor. The Truckers opened a towering 32-9 gap over the Rockets at halftime. Norwalk jumped to a 45-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Rockets […]
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Ontario barely beats Highland
Ontario edged Highland 47-39 in a close encounter of the athletic kind on January 12 in Ohio girls high school basketball action. The first quarter gave Ontario a 11-7 lead over Highland. The Warriors registered a 26-18 advantage at halftime over the Fighting Scots. Ontario moved to a 37-25 lead heading into the fourth quarter. […]
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The Ashland Symphony Orchestra presents “Classical Rock”
ASHLAND — The Ashland Symphony Orchestra will present a “Classical Rock” concert on Saturday, January 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert M. & Janet L. Archer Auditorium at Ashland High School. Joining the orchestra on stage will be local band “Tom’s Kitchen Table” featuring band members Michael Kruman, Ben Smith, Chad Lemon, Drew Plank, […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County announces 2023 spring Pry Scholarship recipient
BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County is pleased to announce Aizlyn Green as the recipient of the 2023 Spring Semester Pry Scholarship. This particular scholarship can be awarded for the summer, fall and spring semesters, and preference is given to students attending North Central State College (NCSC) and/or the Crawford Success Center (CSC). […]
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Library to host annual Black History celebration
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library invites the community to the annual Black History Celebration. This event will be held at the Main Library at 43 W. Third St., Mansfield, on Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will offer activities, games, history, giveaways, and a free meal […]