The first Ashland University football game I covered was played on natural grass at Community Stadium. Gary Keller was the head coach, Donald Church was the star running back and Steve Clinkscale, the current co-defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan, roamed the secondary. In the 25-plus years since, I’ve covered All-Americans and future NFL […]
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Domestic Violence Shelter celebrates facility expansion
MANSFIELD — Kathy Ezawa grinned as she snipped the giant pair of scissors over the think red ribbon. The ends swooped down and out, fluttering in the wind like a tail of a kite. With that, the Domestic Violence Shelter celebrated an expansion of its facility Wednesday. Ezawa, the shelter’s executive director, said she’d dreamed […]
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GALLERY: Inside the Domestic Violence Shelter’s new facility
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Richland County commissioners hope to save money with financial services contract
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday approved three-year contracts with an Ohio firm to help prepare financial reports, a move they said will save the county money. The unanimous vote to contract with Julian & Grube for $85,200 over the next three years came during a meeting with county Auditor Pat Dropsey, who made […]
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State-ranked Crestview puts unbeaten streak on line at St. Paul
OLIVESBURG — It’s the Firelands Conference game of the year — again. For the second straight season, Crestview and St. Paul will meet for a share of the conference crown. Saturday’s winner will take over sole possession of first place in the conference standings and inherit a windfall of computer points. A similar scenario played […]
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Jill Shaffer
ASHLAND: After a brief, but fierce, battle with cancer Jill E. Shaffer passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was 66. She was born on May 4, 1956 to parents John C. Smith & Ida Mae (Grace) Smith in Grove City, Pennsylvania. With the addition of Jill, and her twin brother Jack, the pair […]
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Knox Pages historian to discuss regional serial killer on Oct. 17 at Loudonville museum
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum in Loudonville kicks off its fall Speaker Series on Monday, Oct. 17 with a look at Cletus Reese, the former resident of Coshocton County who sparked headlines in the 1950s after a string of murders. In 1952, mental patient Cletus Reese was sent home from the Cambridge State […]
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Federal fugitive, Mansfield man with felonious assault charge wanted by authorities
MANSFIELD — A federal fugitive and a Mansfield man sought for felonious assault are among the list provided by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. What was previously known as Most Wanted has been changed to Fugitives of the Week, at the request of local authorities. Michael McCoy, 43, is 5-foot-10, 275 pounds with […]
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GALLERY: Oct. 13 Fugitives of the Week
Michael McCoy, 43, is 5-foot-10, 275 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is sought for a supervised release violation out of the federal probation office. Officials say he has ties to the Mansfield and Columbus areas. Derrick Taylor, 45, is 6-foot-2, 245 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for […]
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Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids
(StatePoint) Stumped for holiday gifts for kids? Brighten the season for little ones by checking out these great gift ideas below: Unique Experiences One-of-a-kind experiences can expand a child’s worldview and help create lifelong memories. There are numerous ideas to consider that will appeal to a broad range of interests. For a sports enthusiast, consider […]