The rich sound of high school marching bands is synonymous with the start of football season. And those high school bands accompany Richland County football teams, leading the way onto the field, providing halftime entertainment and rousing the crowd between plays. Galion In Galion, the start of Tiger football season would not be complete without […]
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Ohio State Mansfield, Ashland University signs nursing articulation agreement
Future nurses in Richland County now have the opportunity to further their education locally with a new agreement between The Ohio State University Mansfield and Ashland University. The universities’ leaders signed an articulation agreement on Wednesday morning defining the transfer criteria for Ohio State Mansfield students who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science in […]
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Richland County Grand Jury serves two kidnapping indictments
The August session of the Richland County Grand Jury saw more than 70 indictments handed down, including two charges of kidnapping that could lead to life in prison if convicted. Charles Ledbetter, 25, and Deana Hebert, 24, both face possible life sentences if convicted of kidnapping, among other charges including two counts of the illegal […]
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Area Agency on Aging recognizes outstanding senior citizens
An exceptional group of senior citizens gathered at the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging on Thursday to be honored as the agency’s outstanding senior citizens of the year. Friends and family in each of the agency’s nine counties nominated the nine senior citizens in recognition of their incredible acts of service. Duana Patton, […]
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Heart of the City Cruise In coasts into Mansfield on Saturday
The 19th annual Heart of the City Cruise In returns to historic downtown Mansfield on Saturday, Aug. 23 with family fun, live entertainment, and of course the endless display of classic cars. Jamie Thompson, co-director of Downtown Mansfield, Inc., said the Cruise In typically draws approximately 14,000 visitors to downtown Mansfield, including car owners and […]
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Shelby City Council debates contract specifics
Shelby City Council participated in sometimes-heated discussion during their Monday evening meeting, with Mayor Marilyn John updating council on labor contracts with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and county bridges in Shelby. At the request of Councilman Garland Gates, the issue of the FOP contracts was added to Monday evening’s agenda in Shelby City […]
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Plymouth High School athletes meet and greet community
The fall sports season at Plymouth High School kicked off in Big Red style on Wednesday evening with the school’s first annual athlete meet and greet. Athletes and coaches from nearly every fall sport were present to introduce themselves to the community and encourage attendance at their upcoming games. Janelle Grube, advisor for Plymouth High […]
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Father and son with Olympic aspirations open boxing club in Shelby
When their Ontario home caught fire on April 10, the Nelson family learned that in life and in boxing, it’s not about how hard you can hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. Their lives have moved forward in a big way with the opening of a new boxing […]
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Shelby’s Police and Fire departments respond to need at food pantry
The Shelby Police and Fire Departments sprang into action on last week when they received word that the FISH food pantry at Shelby Help Line was running low on essential items. In the span of a few hours, police officers and firemen were able to raise approximately $1,000 and deliver a heaping pile of groceries […]
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Crestview welcomes Randy Dunlap as new superintendent
Crestview Local Schools’ new superintendent Randy Dunlap started his official duties on Aug. 1, and he says the district already feels like home. “I love it, the people here have been great,” said Dunlap. “It seems to be a common thread with the people I talk to. No matter what groups they’re associated with the […]