BUCYRUS — Crawford County As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Americans. Each year, the highways fill with families in vehicles, on their way to start their summer vacations. To help keep drivers and passengers stay safe, Crawford County is reminding motorists to Click It or […]
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Ashland auctioneer earns statewide honors
COLUMBUS — Ashland resident Bill Stepp was honored on the Ohio Senate floor Friday morning for his recent induction into the Ohio Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame. Stepp was recognized by Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina). “Bill reflects the American Dream, and it’s a privilege to honor him on the Senate floor today,” Obhof said. […]
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Countertop business to repurpose Park Avenue building
MANSFIELD – The president of Thompson Marble and Granite has high hopes for a former Richland County Land Bank property in Mansfield. When Jamie Shiro was introduced to the building at 728 Park Ave. E. by the land bank – a countywide organization that works to reduce blight and return properties to productive uses – […]
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Big Man Little Man basketball camp returns to Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield basketball legend Dapreis Owens has resurrected his Big Man Little Man basketball camp this summer. Owens, a Mansfield Senior graduate who went on to play at the University of Nebraska, conducted the camp for years in Mansfield. The camp has been on hiatus for 12 years but returns to Sherman Elementary School […]
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Steppin’ Out for Life 5K walk/run slated for June 23
MANSFIELD — Richland Pregnancy Services (RPS) will host their annual “Steppin’ Out for Life” walk and 5K run on Saturday, June 23, rain or shine. The event will take place at the Lexington Senior Community Center, B&O bike trail. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk/run starts at 9 a.m. They encourage your church, […]
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Mt. Zion Lutheran Church celebrates bicentennial on May 20
LUCAS — The oldest active church in Richland County turns 200 this year. To celebrate, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Lucas will have a bicentennial worship service led by the Rev. John F. Bradosky, Bishop of the North American Lutheran Church, on May 20 at 10:30 a.m. All current and previous pastors, members and friends […]
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Division II District Semifinal: Clear Fork vs. Bellevue
IMG_5931.jpg IMG_5935.jpg IMG_5936.jpg IMG_5937.jpg IMG_5938.jpg IMG_5941.jpg IMG_5942.jpg IMG_5944.jpg Clear Fork’s Jared Lind throws out a Bellevue runner at first base during Thursday’s Division II district semifinal game at Heidelberg University. IMG_5946.jpg IMG_5947.jpg IMG_5796.jpg IMG_5798.jpg IMG_5802.jpg IMG_5803.jpg IMG_5804.jpg IMG_5810.jpg IMG_5818.jpg IMG_5820.jpg IMG_5821.jpg IMG_5822.jpg IMG_5825.jpg IMG_5826.jpg IMG_5827.jpg IMG_5830.jpg IMG_5831.jpg IMG_5834.jpg IMG_5838.jpg IMG_5840.jpg IMG_5841.jpg IMG_5845.jpg IMG_5850.jpg IMG_5852.jpg IMG_5856.jpg […]
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Mansfield to receive more CDBG/HOME funding than anticipated
MANSFIELD — The Community Development Office shared good news Tuesday during council’s public affairs committee meeting. “We did receive an increase in both our CDBG and our HOME fundings for year 2018,” said Sharon May, the department’s director. Community Development Block Grants may be used for eligible activities that must meet at least one national […]
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Galion’s annual Champions Day program not just about sports
GALION – Galion Middle School seventh and eighth grade boys had the opportunity to learn about the keys to success from individuals with a strong personal connection to Galion during the annual Champions Day May 16. The activities, organized by GMS teachers Troy Yunker, John Erlsten and the entire Middle School staff, centered around the […]