MANSFIELD — Absentee/Early voting will commence Tuesday April 4, either by mail or in person at the Richland County Board of Elections, 1495 W. Longview Ave., Suite 101. The closest entrance is in the back of the Longview Center by the “Vote Here” sign and flag. If you enter through the front entrance, you must […]
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Roxanna Weikle
BELLVILLE: The “mile-high meringue pies” that became Roxanna Weikle’s trademark were less about the egg whites and sugar, and more about the kind and gentle soul who put her heart into her baking. It was an example of how her soft-spoken spirit loved generously. Remembered for her beautiful smile, Roxanna passed into the Lord’s care […]
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Clash of the Titans! AU women to take on UConn in exhibition game
ASHLAND – What started out as a running joke has turned into a dream matchup of two women’s college basketball powerhouses. Ashland University’s women’s basketball team, the Division II champions, will travel to Connecticut to take on the Huskies on Sunday, Nov. 5, in an exhibition game at a location and game time yet to […]
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Hillsdale grad looks for medical help in Mexico, local support to get there
JEROMESVILLE — Heidi Steiber was 27 years old when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. MS is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “I’ve experienced various symptoms,” Steiber said. “Loss of […]
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Man hospitalized after Wednesday night shooting
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department is investigating a Wednesday night shooting that sent a man to the hospital. According to Mansfield Police Capt. Shari Robertson, a 911 call was placed at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday after the victim stumbled into MVP’s Bar and Grill, 295 Park Avenue West, asking for help after sustaining multiple gunshots […]
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Renaissance Theatre accepting submissions for writing contest
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Education Department is currently accepting submissions for its 6th annual MindSprouts Creative Writing program for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The theme for this year’s contest is “Blast from the Past!” Students may submit one composition in one or more of the following categories: short story, play, or poem. Top […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 16: Following the Gourd
Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles Volume 3, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in 1831 and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. This is the third in a three-book trilogy. Volume 1 was Amelia Changes Her Tune, while Volume II […]
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39th News Journal All-Star Classic
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St. Peter’s Kent leads North to All-Star win
LEXINGTON, Ohio — He was the first player selected in the News Journal All-Star Classic draft and St. Peter’s point guard Tyson Kent showed why Wednesday at Lexington High School. Kent scored a team-high 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds and handed out six assists as the North stars rallied for a 132-105 win in the […]
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Linda K. Neeley
Linda K. Neeley, 60, of Bucyrus, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at her home. Linda was born August 2, 1956 in Shelby. In 1974 she graduated from Shelby High School and Pioneer JVS in Cosmetology. She was employed at Shelby Business Forms as well as Crawford County Children Services. Linda was a devout Christian and […]