SHELBY, Ohio — The bus ride from Shelby to Norwalk only takes about 35 minutes, but for the past four-plus seasons the trip back to Richland County has felt a whole lot longer for Troy Schwemley. Schwemley’s Whippets haven’t had much to celebrate in the Maple City — until last Saturday. Shelby snapped a seven-game […]
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Clear Fork hosts annual dodgeball tournament
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Dodge. Duck. Dip. Dive. And Dodge. Patches O’Houlihan would have been proud. Had O’Houlihan, the coach of Average Joe’s Gym in the 2004 comedy, “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,” visited Les Hauenstein Gym on Friday, he would have been blown away by the level of competition at the eighth annual Clear Fork […]
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Second-half surge sends Mansfield Christian past Lucas
LUCAS — Mansfield Christian was inspired. After watching teammate Ellen Wilson taken from the floor on a stretcher, the Flames played arguably their best half of basketball this season in a 64-31 Mid-Buckeye Conference win over Lucas at the Cub Cave. “This was for Ellen,” said Allie Maiyer, who scored a team-high 20 points. “It […]
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Spartans defense fuels win over Crestline
MANSFIELD — The opening minutes of the second half didn’t play out as he had hoped, but St. Peter’s coach Joe Jakubick was in no position to complain after Thursday’s 47-34 win over Crestline at the Franciscan Activity Center. The Spartans (3-2) coughed up a 21-15 halftime lead less than three minutes into the third […]
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Promoter excited to start season at Mansfield Motorsports Park
MANSFIELD — Grant Milliron couldn’t have found a better promoter for Mansfield Motorsports Park (MMP). Like a carnival barker, Kevin Ruic knows how to get ’em inside the tent. The 71-year-old motor sports showman from Avon Lake recently announced plans for a six-event 2015 schedule at the asphalt half-mile oval on the city’s north side. […]
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Galion police seek robbery suspect
GALION — Galion police are searching for a man who robbed the Duke and Duchess gas station, 745 Harding Way West, on Sunday. According to reports, the suspect entered the business and demanded money shortly after noon Sunday, making off with an undisclosed amount. There were no injuries. “The guy was wearing a hoodie and […]
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Conway stepping aside as Madison’s football coach
MADISON TOWNSHIP — After five years, 29 wins, two playoff appearances and one conference championship, Sean Conway decided it was time for a change. Conway stepped down as Madison’s football coach Monday evening, saying it was time for a different voice to pilot the program he has spent the past half decade rebuilding. “We have […]
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Lexington’s Basham transitions from cross country to swimming
LEXINGTON — Ashley Basham didn’t get much time to celebrate Lexington’s runner-up finish at the state cross country meet. The junior was due in the pool the following week. The Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, Basham helped Lady Lex reach the podium at the Division II state meet in early November. She finished in […]