Utica fans held their breath in an uneasy 55-50 victory over Centerburg in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on January 3. Recently on December 20, Centerburg squared off with Cardington-Lincoln in a basketball game. For a full recap, click here. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 […]
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Fredericktown lets lead slip away in Liberty Union’s victory
Liberty Union trailed at the beginning, but put the hammer down in a 63-48 win over Fredericktown in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on January 3. Fredericktown authored a promising start, taking a 11-10 advantage over Liberty Union at the end of the first quarter. The Lions’ shooting jumped in front for a 27-20 lead […]
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Mansfield City Council’s decision to again delay water-rate hike plan could slow improvements
MANSFIELD — City engineer Bob Bianchi has told City Council he would like to spend $850,000 annually on overdue water main replacements. The effort would be made possible only if local lawmakers approved a water-rate increase that would generate an additional $3.4 million annually, a proposal originally scheduled for a vote in December and then delayed […]
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Fredericktown Village Council approves installation of EV charging stations downtown
FREDERICKTOWN — Electric vehicle owners will soon have the ability to charge their vehicles in downtown Fredericktown while shopping, engaging in recreation and conducting other business in the heart of the village. Fredericktown Village Council passed unanimously a resolution Tuesday night authorizing the installation of two electric vehicle charging stations downtown. The vote followed nine […]
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Arrows upset Mansfield Senior in OCC thriller
MANSFIELD — A big second quarter propelled Ashland to a surprising 52-49 Ohio Cardinal Conference boys basketball victory over Mansfield Senior on Tuesday night at Pete Henry Gym. The Arrows forged a 14-13 first-quarter edge, but opened a 29-22 halftime bulge via a 15-8 burst in the second period. Senior High (7-3 overall, 5-1 in […]
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Minutemen alone atop OCC after stopping Wooster
LEXINGTON — Four Lexington players hit twin digits in the scoring column to knock off Wooster 69-66 in Tuesday night’s Ohio Cardinal Conference boys basketball game. The victory keeps the Minutemen undefeated at 8-0 overall and 6-0 in the OCC. The victory pushes coach Scott Hamilton’s team to the top spot alone in the conference […]
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Michael F. Vines
Michael F. Vines, 67, formerly of Mansfield, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Michael was born on May 8, 1955, in El Paso, Texas, to Troy “Curly” E. and Grogoria “Gloria” (Granado) Vines. He retired from CSX Railroad, after over 40 years of employment. Michael attended Little Flock Fellowship Church and was a member […]
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Joyce A. Workman
Joyce Ann Workman, 67, of Galion passed away on Sunday January 1, 2023, at Galion Avita Hospital. Joyce was born October 14, 1955, in Galion, Ohio to the late James “Jim” and Ivory (Price) Duncan. She married Ellis “Pee Wee” Workman on November 19, 1977, and he preceded her in death on February 2, 2020. […]
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JC Elgin Co., LPA assists those through the bankruptcy process with compassion and efficiency
Editor’s NoteThis story is sponsored by JC Elgin Co., LPA. Throughout his entire legal career, attorney Jonathon “JC” Elgin has represented debtors in bankruptcy, assisting them in turning their financial lives around and starting fresh. Directly out of law school, he began his private practice in Shelby, then represented the County as a creditor, an […]
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Galion City Schools recognizes students for service, athletic achievements
GALION — The Galion City School District Board of Education recognized a number of students for achievement in a variety of fields at its December meeting. The Board recognized four students who have consistently demonstrated the Portrait of a Tiger trait, Involved, throughout the month of December. The Involved trait calls for students to display […]