MANSFIELD, Ohio – Richland Newhope is seeking nominations for its Hero with Heart Award. The award is given each year to at least one Richland County resident who has made a significant difference in the life of someone with a developmental disability and whose efforts have contributed to positive public awareness and understanding of persons […]
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179th Airlift Wing: C-130s and airmen with many duties
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The sound is unmistakable, but you feel it first. Then you hear it – a low plodding rumble. Then you see them–two broad bellied behemoths approaching, a sight familiar to generations in the Richland County and surrounding areas. For some of us the shapes of those planes have changed over the years. The unit […]
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Richland County: What do the numbers say about us?
The new year’s first full month is behind us, and although life and business seems to slow down after the Christmas season, vital statistics do not stay static. As we look ahead to the years to come, let’s take a look at some of the numbers that define our county. They might surprise us, or […]
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‘Paws on Pawns’ expands student critical thinking skills through chess
GALION, Ohio – The Galion Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is extending student-learning experiences by sponsoring “Paws on Pawns,” an after-school chess club at the Galion Intermediate School. More than 50 students play what is considered the greatest historical game of competition from 3:45-4:45 p.m. every Thursday through March 26. Weekly sessions begin with a 15-minute […]
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Snow emergency status for February 15
Snow Emergencies for surrounding counties are as follows. Snow Emergency Classifications LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously. LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is […]
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Sectional Swim Meet
DSC_1366.jpg Ontario’s Chad Wright competes in the 100 yard butterfly at the sectional meet at Malabar Middle School on Feb. 14. Wright qualified for this week’s state in two individual events. DSC_1375.jpg Madison coach Matt Wade talks to his team during last week’s sectional meet at Malabar Middle School. DSC_1378.jpg DSC_1382.jpg DSC_1392.jpg DSC_1393.jpg DSC_1395.jpg DSC_1396.jpg […]
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Lex sweeps at sectional swim meet
MANSFIELD — He had a Batman logo shaved in the back of his head, but Chad Wright’s performance was more Superman than Dark Knight. The Ontario senior won two individual events and anchored two winning relay teams at the Division II sectional meet at Malabar’s Frank Bartholow Natatorium, helping the Warriors to a runner-up finish. […]
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Lexington at State Duals
Lexington freshman Spencer Drake battles ASVSM freshman Joe Wright in their 106-pound match that opened the State Wrestling Dual Team Tournament on Saturday at St. John Arena in Columbus. Wright earned a 16-1 technical fall victory. Lexington sophomore T.J. Gerhardt finds himself tied up by ASVSM sophomore Jared Lester in their 170-pound match during the […]
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Lexington wrestlers top ASVSM, fall to St. Paris Graham in state duals
COLUMBUS – His team had just lost a dual match by 43 points, but Lexington coach Brent Rastetter still managed a rueful smile. “That was crazy,” he said. “We’re not a bad team, but they motored right through us,” Rastetter said. Then again, St. Paris Graham Local motors through everyone, including three straight opponents on […]
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Weekend snow blankets Mansfield
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