With a snap of the scissors, Tracy Graziani, owner of TogLoft, and Donna Payne, the Web Coach, open an expansion that will house both of their businesses. Pictured from left to right are Raquel Graziani, Mayor Tim Theaker, Tracy Graziani, Donna Payne, Lorenzo Graziani, Lou Graziani and Dan Risko. Tracy Graziani accepts congratulations from Dan Risko […]
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Whippets survive scare, oust Norwalk
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Cody Stine and his fellow seniors have waited a while for this. Stine led a balanced Shelby attack with nine points and the Whippets withstood Norwalk’s furious comeback bid for a 49-41 win Friday in the Division II sectional championship game at Madison Middle School. Shelby (15-8) beat the Truckers (12-12) for […]
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Shelby vs. Norwalk, Division II sectional final
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Warriors rough up Pirates
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Lenell Shelby is on a mission and he’s bringing his Ontario teammates along for the ride. Shelby scored a game-high 21 points despite early foul trouble and the Warriors flexed their muscle with a 75-37 win over Sandusky Perkins in the Division II sectional championship game Friday at Madison Middle School. “I […]
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Ontario vs. Sandusky Perkins, Division II sectional final
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Jolene E. Brooks
Jolene E. Brooks passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in Kindred Hospital in Cleveland surrounded by her family. She was 70. She was born August 14, 1944 to parents George Erow & Kenita (Dailey) Erow Winbigler in Marion, Ohio. Jolene graduated from Chesterville High School with the class of 1962. Not long after high school […]
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Appreciating winter’s beauty
Seeing the sun rise is one of the perks of an early morning trek to work. Moisture from the Clear Fork River leaves an icy beauty on the bare branches of nearby trees. Steam rises from the Clear Fork River on state Route 13 Winter’s last hurrah (we hope) Even dead weeds can be pretty […]
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Richland Newhope recognizes coloring contest winners
MANSFIELD, Ohio—Fourteen Richland County third graders were recognized Friday as winners of the 22nd Annual Richland County Third Grade Coloring Contest. The contest was sponsored by Richland Newhope as part of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March. This year’s statewide Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month theme is “Can Do! Like You.” All Richland County schools with third […]
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Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel’s office hours at downtown coffee shop
MANSFIELD, Ohio – State Treasurer Josh Mandel was represented at Relax, It’s Just Coffee on Friday afternoon by Dan Risko. Mandel’s regional representative was available to answer questions posed by community members. “We like to be transparent with the community. We do this every month throughout the state, usually we go to libraries and public […]
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Lester G. Brubaker
Lester G. Brubaker, age 86, of Plymouth, died early Friday morning, March 6, 2015 at his home. Lester was born November 9, 1928 in Lancaster County, PA, the son of the late Jesse A. and Ida H. (Gehman) Brubaker. Lester was a farmer his entire life and was a member of the Chester Mennonite Church […]