ONTARIO – After months of anticipation, Ontario residents have an answer as to when the new IHOP location will open. The restaurant chain known for its breakfast menu will open Tuesday, June 20 at 2190 Walker Lake Rd., according to franchisee owner, Alex Anthraper. “We are excited to bring the IHOP brand to the Ontario […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 7: A Contest
Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles Volume 4, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in the 1830s and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. This is the fourth in a series. Volume 1 was Amelia Changes Her Tune. Volume II was Isaac and […]
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Lexington freshman top 5 at Miss Ohio Outstanding Teen
MANSFIELD — Ellie Nickoli had a dual purpose coming into Wednesday night’s 2017 Miss Ohio Outstanding Teen Program. “As I was preparing for the pageant, I set two goals for myself; to place in the top five and win talent. I’m thrilled that I was able to achieve both,” said Nickoli, daughter of Greg and […]
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2017 Miss Ohio Outstanding Teen
DSC_0216.JPG DSC_0262.JPG DSC_1858.jpg DSC_1876.jpg DSC_1890.jpg DSC_1896.jpg DSC_1901.jpg DSC_1909.jpg DSC_1913.jpg DSC_1948.jpg Ellie Nickoli, 14, who will be a freshman at Lexington High School this fall, sings during the talent competition of the Miss Ohio Outstanding Teen Program on Wednesday night at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield. Nickoli earned a $250 scholarship by winning the talent portion […]
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Henry M. Coblentz
Henry M. Coblentz, 83, of 7869 Township Road 95, Fredericktown, Ohio died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at his home of congestive heart failure. He was born on Feb. 17, 1934 in Stark County to Menno J. and Mary (Troyer) Coblentz and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. On Nov. 12, 1953 he […]
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Ashland Golf Club new home for AU golf
ASHLAND — As announced by Ashland University Director of Athletics Al King on Wednesday (June 14), the Ashland Golf Club is the new home for Eagle men’s and women’s golf. Ashland’s athletic department and the Golf Club have signed a three-year contract. “Our teams are excited to be playing at the Ashland Golf Club,” said […]
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Ice cream parlor to open in downtown Mansfield on June 21
MANSFIELD — Tara Beaire loves flowers. The owner of Tara’s Floral Expressions also loves ice cream. So, the woman who is passionate about building up downtown Mansfield, intends to open The Chill Downtown Ice Cream Parlor on Wednesday, June 21 at 46 West 4th St. “Probably 10 years ago, I said, ‘If I ever decide […]
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Schine’s Theatre restoration project moving forward
ASHLAND – On March 27, 1942, Schine’s Theatre on Center Street opened its doors to the public. The theater featured live entertainment along with movies and drew throngs of Ashlanders to the 1,500-seat venue. Over the years, many changes were made to the interior of the theater, including dividing it into three separate movie theaters […]
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Ontario man cracks Cowell at “America’s Got Talent”
ONTARIO — Daniel Ferguson has boldly gone where few entertainers have gone before. The 23-year-old Ontario man forced a smile from Simon Cowell, best known for his harsh critiques, during Tuesday night’s edition of “America’s Got Talent.” Ferguson sang DNCE’s “Cake by the Ocean” in the voices of Goofy, Scooby-Doo, Kermit the Frog, Peter Griffin, […]
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Gerldean Brooks
Gerldean Brooks, 81, of Shelby, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Gerldean was born July 4, 1935 in Salyersville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Oren and Tessie (Conley) Tackett. She was a 1955 graduate of Salyersville High School. Gerldean was the head teacher and center coordinator at the […]