Kayla Brown, 19, graduated from high school in 2013, and in March 2015, she will earn her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Thomas Edison State College. From a high school graduate to a college graduate in two years is an impressive accomplishment and partly achieved through Brown’s participation in the Richland County 4-H program. “I […]
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Mansfield track tough on local drivers
There is an old wives tale in the sport of pulling that it is very hard to be successful at home, or the pull closest to your home. Well, it’s not just a wives tale, it’s pretty much at fact, that was proven again Thursday night at the Ohio State Tractor Puller’s Association stop at […]
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Modified Truck and Tractor Pull 2014 image gallery
SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC SONY DSC Scanning the track SONY DSC The Henke/Laribee team’s “Shameless” barrels down the track. SONY DSC Logan Henke breaks a smile after the end of a disappointing run at Thursday night’s pull event. SONY DSC Shelby teenager Matthew Metzger drives […]
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Peter Pan takes flight on the Renaissance stage
The Renaissance presents Peter Pan, the 2014 Renaissance Summer Musical and the first event in the 2014-2015 Graham Automall Renaissance Season. It’s also one of the world’s most beloved stories of all time, and there are only three shows remaining. Based on the classic J.M. Barrie story and with a magical score by Jule Styne, […]
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Lex wins Colt Classic
BELLVILLE — It may have been Lexington’s season-opener, but the Minutemen looked to be in mid-season form. Led by medalist Kaleb Smith’s 4-over 76, Lex cruised to the team title at the Colt Classic at Deer Ridge Golf Club on Thursday. The Minutemen had a team total of 312, a whopping 19 strokes better than […]
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Local teens earn top honors at the Ohio State Fair
A Shelby High School student and a recent Shelby graduate took top honors at the Ohio State Fair in very different categories. Cameron Smeadly took the overall trophy in a cake decorating category and Kristen Wasilewski took outstanding in her livestock class. Cameron, a sophomore, has a knack for decorating cakes and she didn’t even know […]
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Colt Classic at Deer Ridge Golf Club 2014 image gallery
McGee Hallabrin Higgins Kehres Smith Mikelait St. Peter’s sophomore Keaton Sanjur hits an approach shot during the Colt Classic earlier this season. Watson Boyce
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State Route 39 project among several long-term road repairs in Richland Co.
The Ohio Department of Transportation is in the midst of several long-term repair projects that will affect drivers in Richland County. Make alternate plans for travel if your trip involves one of these routes: State Route 39 – State Route 39, one-quarter-mile east of Basore Road in Monroe Township, will close Monday, Aug. 11 for […]
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Richland Newhope’s annual report available on website
Richland Newhope’s 2013 annual report is now available on the agency’s website. The eight-page report profiles an individual supported by Richland Newhope who started her own business. It also includes a letter from Superintendent Liz Prather, information about the number of individuals served, program costs, and revenue sources. In addition, the annual report includes a […]
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Gene Spurbeck joins Mechanics Bank team
Mechanics Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Gene Spurbeck to the Mechanics team. Spurbeck joined the bank as Vice President, Senior Credit Officer and has over 36 years of experience in the banking and financial sectors. Spurbeck has a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio Northern University. Mechanics Bank is Richland County’s only independent, community […]