Kadin Crastina and Griffen Robinette both scored 18 points as Clear Fork secured its first win of the season by bouncing Mansfield Christian (74-59) at the Furnace in non-league play on Saturday night. The Colts hits three three point baskets in the final 1:35 of the first quarter, by three different players, Chrastina, Matt South […]
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Warriors stymie Minutemen
ONTARIO, Ohio —There was a hand in the face of every perimeter shooter and an outstretched arm in every passing lane. It was just what Ontario coach Joe Balogh had in mind. The Warriors forced 17 turnovers and limited Richland County rival Lexington to 22 percent shooting from beyond the 3-point arc in a 64-52 […]
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Ontario vs Lexington
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“Possum Run Greenhouse Day” declared in Bellville
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Dec. 13 was recognized as Possum Run Greenhouse Day as Bellville Mayor Darrell E. Banks issued a proclamation in recognition of the greenhouse’s 40-year anniversary, an event also honored by a visit from popular television personality Dick Goddard. “I, Darrell E. Banks, proclaim Dec. 13, 2014 as Possum Run Greenhouse Day in the […]
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Shelby’s police force feels the strain of a shrinking General Fund
SHELBY, Ohio – There is a symbol in law enforcement known as the “thin blue line,” representing the law enforcement officers who stand between the public and the criminals. In the city of Shelby, that thin blue line is particularly slim as the Shelby Police Department continues to make cuts to accommodate a diminishing General […]
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Lexington’s Clairmonte competes at national cross country meet
LEXINGTON — Dominique Clairmonte celebrated Christmas a few weeks early and sports apparel giant Nike played Santa Claus. Lexington’s reigning Division II girls cross country state champ, Clairmonte competed at the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland Ore., last weekend. The junior finished 35th in an elite field of 199 runners, covering the sloppy five kilometer […]
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Galion students enjoy limo ride and lunch out as top fundraisers
GALION, Ohio – The Galion Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) tabulated the final sales numbers and thirty-four Primary and Intermediate School students earned a special day away from campus as the top sellers in the PTO Fall Fundraiser. Each year, the Galion Elementary PTO conducts a fall fundraiser to raise monies to help support enhanced opportunities […]
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The Richland County Foundation approves $340,000 in grants
The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling close to $340,000 during its December board meeting. Grants were awarded from donor-advised and donor-designated funds at the suggestion of the donors. Field of interest and community funds were awarded to the following organizations: Community Action Capable Youth, Bullying Prevention Program; Cousteau Society, Annual Fund; Culliver […]
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Salvation Army red kettles need a boost to maintain community services
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Families and individuals across Mansfield can always look to The Salvation Army for assistance and support. This holiday season however, The Salvation Army of Mansfield is in need of your help. Red Kettle giving this year is down. The Salvation Army is relying on generous community donors to give 130 thousand dollars […]
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Rhonda L. Simmering Parman
Rhonda L. Simmering Parman, 51, of Mansfield, died December 11, 2014. Born Mach 2, 1963 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Carolyn F. (Hall) Simmering. Rhonda graduated from Lexington High School in 1981 and went on to work for Hi-Stat. She also worked as a nurses aid for a long time […]