On a night that honored his late father, Temple Christian’s Nick Standridge wanted nothing more than to net a hat trick (3 goals). The star forward got his wish and then some, unleashing 5 goals in a 9-6 Temple Christian Crusader victory over Willard Crimson Flashes on Friday night match. “With this being my dad’s […]
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Young Lexington team learns lessons in exhibition ‘loss’ to state power Kenton
LEXINGTON – State football powerhouse Kenton often blows away experienced teams that have spent much time preparing for the no-huddle, pass-happy Wildcats. So imagine the predicament Lexington faced Friday night at home in a pre-season clash with no specific preparation and a 53-man roster that includes 41 sophomores and freshmen. Despite being outscored 29-0 in […]
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Aug. 26 North End Farmers Market features live music and chef demos
The North End Farmer’s Market continues to bring the freshest of food in the friendliest of atmospheres. On Aug. 26, chefs Anne Massie and Aaron Schopp of Altered Eats will be demonstrating innovative recipes using seasonal produce. They will show how to make August Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Fresh Cucumber Basil Dressing and Summer […]
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Area Agency on Aging recognizes outstanding senior citizens
An exceptional group of senior citizens gathered at the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging on Thursday to be honored as the agency’s outstanding senior citizens of the year. Friends and family in each of the agency’s nine counties nominated the nine senior citizens in recognition of their incredible acts of service. Duana Patton, […]
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Shelby breaks ground on new park and town square
City of Shelby officials and interested citizens gathered in Shelby Thursday for the groundbreaking of a new park and town square, Black Fork Commons. The project is an innovative solution to a 100-year-old flooding problem, and it has garnered some national recognition. FEMA featured the City of Shelby and the Black Fork Commons park concept […]
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Gold prospectors to gather for annual event in Bellville Aug. 30 and 31
The Ohio Buckeye Gold Prospectors are holding Gold Rush Days, their annual Labor Day weekend commemoration of the 1853 Ohio Gold Rush at their Richland County claim between Butler and Bellville. The event will be held at the GPAA Swank claim at the corner of Gatton Rocks and Cutnaw roads, Bellville, Ohio Aug. 30 and 31. […]
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Lexington gears up for new school year
The Lexington School Board met Wednesday evening on Aug. 20 to discuss the district’s status, and to usher in a new school year. Classes start up again on Monday, Aug. 25. With the new year comes new positions. Replacing Student Representative Morgan Gongwer is senior Joel Nirmalnath. “I’m excited for the new year, I have […]
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Lexington minor brings handgun onto school grounds, charges pending
A 15-year-old male was taken into custody on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Lexington High School. Lexington’s head football coach Taylor Gerhardt reportedly found a handgun in the student’s backpack during a football practice. The student was not participating in the practice. According to Lexington Police Department’s (LPD) press release, the call was […]
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Hospital makes unexpected trip a little more pleasant
In my family, summer is viewed differently from all the other seasons. Even though we continue in our days of labor, the warmer weather and longer days whisper relaxation and flexibility. Our conclusion is summer days are to be tainted with fun. However, recently my family had an unplanned summer time event that wasn’t fun, […]
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Strong Families, Safe Communities Grant awarded to Richland County
On Wednesday, Aug. 20, the Richland County Mental Health Board held a press conference to unveil their new Strong Families, Safe Communities grant. More than $1.4 million is going toward the provision of care coordination and crisis intervention for at-risk youth with developmental or mental disabilities in the state of Ohio. The grant is part […]