LEXINGTON: Joann Piasick found grand inspiration in the Lord’s creation. With her beloved husband Edward in the driver’s seat, she’d navigate their family to nearly every state, to most every US National Park, and to the uttermost reach of the continent. She treasured the beauty found in nature, and loved the opportunity to communicate it […]
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Crestline and Galion testing online; placing levies on ballots
GALION, Ohio–Crestline and Galion school superintendents gave updates at the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Update and Business Forecast Breakfast on March 10 in Galion. Both schools reported progress with technology, student achievement, and improvements at their football stadiums. The superintendents also described issues each district will have on the May and November […]
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Land Reutilization Corporation sells forfeited home for $1 to woman
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The Richland County Land Reutilization Corporation (RCLRC) took steps last Wednesday to “right a wrong.” During their meeting, the board approved a “moral obligation policy,” which provides a list of standards to refer to when dealing with non-owner-occupied forfeited properties. The policy states that a moral obligation is a duty owing which cannot be […]
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Cut Taxes, Cut Red Tape and Attract Talent seminar offered April 7
Ohio Tax Commissioner Joe Testa and Development Services Agency Director David Goodman will be featured speakers at the small business seminar entitled, Ohio’s Commitment to Small Business: Cut Taxes, Cut Red Tape and Attract Talent.” The seminar is scheduled for Tuesday April 7 from 8:00 to 9:00am at the Renaissance Theater 138 Park Ave. West […]
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April 1 deadline for Conservation Camp scholarships
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The deadline for Richland County high school students to apply for two scholarships to this summer’s Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp is Wednesday, April 1. Full-tuition scholarships valued at $325 each, will be awarded to one female and one male Richland county resident enrolled in high school at the time of the […]
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Sandusky outlasts Ontario in district championship
Entering their third matchup this season, NOL rivals Ontario Warriors and Sandusky Blue Streaks’, the No. 1 seed and No. 2 seed respectively, were primed for an instant classic. With the DII Mansfield District crown at stake, Sandusky outlasted Ontario in a roller-coaster of a game, 70-68. In a game full of momentum swings, the […]
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Kasper captures crown
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The tears began flowing before the referee had raised Drew Kasper’s left arm and intensified as Lexington coach Brent Rastetter hung the gold medal around his senior 182-pounder’s neck. An unlikely journey to the top of the state podium brought an emotional end to a season fraught with challenges. The enormity of […]
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State Wrestling Tournament
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Ontario vs Sandusky District Final image gallery
Sandusky’s Demond Hopkins pulls the ball out of reach from Ontario’s Treyvian Jordan. DistrictFinalONTvsSAN17.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN18.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN19.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN20.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN21.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN8.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN9.JPG Ontario’s Lenell Shelby barks out instructions during the Division II district championship game against Sandusky. DistrictFinalONTvsSAN11.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN12.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN13.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN14.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN15.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN1.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN2.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN3.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN4.JPG DistrictFinalONTvsSAN5.JPG Treyvian Jordan scans the floor for an opening against Davion […]
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Stan Jefferson promotes love and service at St. Patrick’s Day lunch
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The Kenneth E. McCartney St. Patrick’s Day Memorial Luncheon drew a packed house Saturday at the K.E. McCartney Memorial Building in downtown Mansfield. Approximately 140 people attended the event, including several elected officials, community leaders, and local professionals. While sharing opening comments, Joe Mudra, chairman of the Richland County Democratic Party, said, “I want […]