LEXINGTON – Lexington wrestling coach Brent Rastetter is used to drama when it comes to his team competing for a spot in the state dual meet tournament. But it usually comes near the end of the evening, rather than before the regional matches even begin. Regardless, the outcome was the same Wednesday night as Lexington […]
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Area athletes sign letters of intent on National Signing Day
ONTARIO — Chris Miller had a busy morning Wednesday and Ontario’s athletic director isn’t done yet. Five Ontario athletes signed national letters of intent at a National Signing Day ceremony Wednesday morning in the high school library. “And we have a couple more kids who haven’t decided where they want to go yet,” Miller said. […]
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Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Wednesday, Feb. 4, 5:53 p.m.—)Snow will move through the area through late evening. Persistant light to moderate snow associated with an arctic cold front will drop a quick 3 to 5 inches of snow early this evening. The National Weather Service issued the Winter Weather Advisory for counties including Ashland, Crawford, and Richland […]
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RYP joins campus district discussion
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Members of the Richland Young Professionals (RYP) brought their thoughts and ideas to the table Wednesday during a discussion about the campus district development along Lexington-Springmill Road. Developing a campus district near and within The Ohio State University at Mansfield and North Central State College campus has been a subject of interest […]
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Lex wrestlers ready for regionals
LEXINGTON, Ohio — He has coached three state champions, 21 state placers and 45 state qualifiers. He has piloted Lexington to nine conference and seven sectional championships and a state runner-up finish in 2012. Brent Rastetter has sat mat-side for some of the most exciting moments in program history, but nothing compares to that night […]
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Shelby Mayor Steve Schag delivers State of the City address
After his first month in office, Shelby Mayor Steve Schag delivered the mayor’s annual report, known as the “State off the City” address, during the council meeting on Monday evening. Schag touched on a number of accomplishments in the city of Shelby throughout the past year and alluded to exciting projects to come in 2015. […]
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Richland Newhope seeking award nominations
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 with developmental disabilities. […]
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2015 Rehab Telethon set for February 7 at Richland Mall
The 2015 Rehab Telethon is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 from Noon to 9 p.m. The broadcast will be live from the Center Court at Richland Mall. All proceeds will benefit The Rehab Center. The Rehab Center, A Catalyst Company, is a non-profit comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation center serving children and adults in north central Ohio. […]
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Connections Fund announces 2015 grant recipients
The Connections Fund of the Richland County Foundation announced its 2015 grant recipients during its Winter Gala Jan. 30 at Ed Picken’s Reed Room. Three grants totaling more than $5,100 focusing on parenting were awarded to the following organizations: Culliver Reading Center for the “Together We Can” program. It is designed to build positive relationships […]
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Brigitte Bibb
Brigitte D. (Parra) Bibb, 46, of Galion passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, February 2, 2015, at Galion Community Hospital. She was born November 30, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas, to Benito and Josephine (Suarez) Parra. She attended Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio, TX. After leaving Texas, she lived in Fort Polk (Leesville), Louisiana […]