SHELBY — The City of Shelby is seeking lateral transfer candidates for a full time firefighter/paramedic position. At the time of application, candidates must have a minimum of one year of experience as a Firefighter Level II/ Paramedic and be certified and in good standing as a Level II Firefighter and Paramedic with the State […]
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Portion of Harter Avenue closed for water main repairs
MANSFIELD – Due to water main repairs the City of Mansfield has closed the following roads while work is being completed. Harter Avenue between Reba avenue and Lexington avenue. Barring any unforeseen problems the road is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday Friday, March 11. Construction signs will be posted at […]
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AU to host annual Maplerock Jazz Festival
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s award-winning jazz program will present the 2016 Maplerock Jazz Festival on Friday, March 18. Along with free performances by area high school jazz ensembles in the afternoon, the event presents a main stage concert at 7:30 p.m. in Hugo Young Theatre. The evening concert opens with the Ashland University Jazz […]
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Brenda Neff
Brenda A. Neff, 67, Crestline, died Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Regional Hospital Bayonet Point, Hudson, FL after suffering injuries from a traffic accident. Brenda was born in Crestline on July 28, 1948 to the late Bartolo and Madelyn (Forman) Anatra. She married her high school sweetheart, Craig Neff on April 1, 1967 and he […]
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Ohio’s 1st cask-conditioned ale brewery coming to Lexington
LEXINGTON — Ohio’s first cask-conditioned ale brewery is coming to Lexington. Laxton Hollow Brewing Works plans to open at 302 E. Main St. in May, pending licenses and construction. The nano-brewery, which means Laxton Hollow makes one barrel — 31 gallons per batch — will create cask-conditioned ale. The term Laxton, according to owner Ken […]
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Rugged schedule prepares Spartans for postseason
MANSFIELD, Ohio — St. Peter’s coach Joe Jakubick tried to maintain his composure outside the visitor’s locker room at Shelby High School, but it was an exercise in futility. The Spartans sleep-walked through the second half of an ugly, 65-47 loss to the Whippets on Jan. 23 and Jakubick was fuming. “We didn’t show up […]
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Beyond his Years: Lexington’s Stover not playing like a freshman
LEXINGTON, Ohio — It’s not his height or freakish athleticism that distinguish Lexington’s Cade Stover from his classmates. It’s what’s inside him that’s making a difference.. “That kid is a competitor,” Lex point guard Joey Zahn said. “Everybody talks about how he is a phenomenal athlete, which he is, but that doesn’t mean anything unless […]
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If You Go
Lexington will play Ottawa-Glandorf in the Division II regional semifinals at 6:15 p.m. Thursday at Bowling Green State University’s Stroh Center. Tickets are available at the Lexington High School athletic office from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Tickets cost $7 in advance or $8 […]
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Mansfield teen fighting rare cancer needs community help
MANSFIELD — A rare form of cancer is attacking a Madison teen, and his family could use a helping hand from the community. Jacob Crockett suffered from brain cancer in 2014 and later went into remission. In January, the 15-year-old Madison High School student was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, which causes big, fast-growing tumors, said Crockett’s mother, Marlene […]
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Norman E. Bauer
Norman E. Bauer, 85, Crestline, died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Signature Health Care of Galion, after a sudden decline in health. Norm was born in Crawford County on Sept. 26, 1930 to the late Boston and Emma (Feick) Bauer. He married Marilyn A. McFarland on Dec. 9, 1951 and she preceded him in death […]