OLIVESBURG — The Crestview Middle School Wrestling team won the 21-team Seneca East Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 27. Individual tournament champions were: Hayden Kuhn, Remington Eagle, Aiden Godsey, Kage Briggs and Brier Godsey. Second-place finishers included: Caden Cunningham and Michael Mays. Third-Place medalists included: Mitch Cline and Dakota Fidler. Koltin Spears was fourth place […]
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Jean L. Hignett
Jean L. Hignett, 71, of Ashland, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. She was born March 27, 1946 in Ashland, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late George and Faye Bair Hignett. Jean was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church of Ashland where she served as Treasurer and Clerk of the […]
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Crawford SWCD offers tree & shrub sale
BUCYRUS — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District has evergreens, hardwoods, and shrubs available through their annual tree and plant sale. The district is taking orders until March 16, so those interested should order as soon as possible for the best selection. Every tree has its own purpose and value to the landowner. Trees […]
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Kenneth Ryan Garvick
Kenneth Ryan Garvick passed away in Bradenton, Florida on Jan. 6, 2018. Kenneth was born on April 11, 1945, Akron, Ohio. He grew up in Mansfield, Ohio, and graduated from Lexington High School in the class of 1963. Ken earned an associate degree from DeVry University in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army during […]
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Jakubick doing it all for Spartans
MANSFIELD — Jared Jakubick is the chameleon of St. Peter’s basketball. The senior shooting guard can change colors depending on what the Spartans require of him. The Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, Jakubick scored 28 points in Saturday’s win over previously unbeaten and state-ranked Northmor. That Jakubick dropped 28 points is not particularly newsworthy. […]
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Most Wanted for Jan. 29
Jessica Williams is 5-foot, 95 pounds. She has blonde hair and hazel eyes. Officials say she is wanted for aggravated possession of drugs. Williams has ties to the Mansfield area. Derek Hollaway Jr. is 6-foot-2, 175 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Hollaway is wanted for failure to appear on an obstructing justice […]
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Three men and a woman on Jan. 29 Most Wanted list
MANSFIELD — Three men and a woman are among the list of Most Wanted fugitives in north central Ohio this week, compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, Richland County Division. Jessica Williams is 5-foot, 95 pounds. She has blonde hair and hazel eyes. Officials say she is wanted for aggravated possession of […]
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ODOT: Winter will return to Richland, Ashland, Crawford counties tonight
MANSFIELD — Old man winter couldn’t stay away. Rainy weather throughout Monday is expected to turn to snow this evening with accumulations in the northeast quarter of Ohio. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, snow fall could average between 2 to 4 inches Monday night and into Tuesday morning in Richland, Ashland, Crawford, Huron, […]
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Analysis shows Ohio workers, families need National Paid Leave program
An analysis of demographic data in Ohio released today reveals the significant and growing need for a national paid family and medical leave plan that covers all working people in the state for the full range of serious caregiving and medical reasons. The release kicks off a series of nationwide activities marking next Monday’s 25th […]
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Mansfield Jazz Orchestra concert set for Feb. 15
MANSFIELD — The The Mansfield Jazz Orchestra will present an evening of Classic and Contemporary Jazz on Feb. 15 at Richland Academy of the Arts. The show will feature a 17-piece Big Band including some of Ohio’s hottest jazz instrumentalists and special guest-Vaughn Wiester. Featured soloists have performed with artists including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, […]