Madison Comprehensive High School has announced that they are renaming the annual Coke Classic to the Tom Ellis Invitational. Athletic Director Kirk Manns said the change is being made to recognize former coach and teacher Tom Ellis for his many years of service and the impact he has had on student-athletes. In an email announcing the name […]
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Flames blank the Bulldogs in softball
The Mansfield Christian girls varsity softball team hosted the MBC rival East Knox Bulldogs on Tuesday night. The Flames emerged with a 6-0 win behind a dominant 14 strikeout performance from Lexi Falde. Falde allowed only two walks and one hit in the contest. Ni Virden was the only batter to break the multiple hit […]
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He’s back: Spartans tab Joe Jakubick as next head coach
The excitement between a proud program and its new coach is almost palpable and certainly mutual. Joe Jakubick, who resigned Thursday as head coach of St. Vincent St. Mary’s girls varsity basketball squad, will take over the St. Peter’s Spartans boys program in 2014. The coach said Friday that he has already felt welcomed to […]
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Plymouth opens with softball win
On Tuesday, Plymouth girls softball battled Wynford in Plymouth. The young Plymouth squad launched their 2014 campaign with a win. Wynford leaped out to and early lead with 2 run first inning, The first two batters to the plate reached on a in on a walk and error, then the visiting team cashed in with a […]
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Something old, something new: Weldon, Huston & Keyser keep it local
Razed, repurposed, or restored – three fates await historic buildings, and the former Mansfield Post Office building at Mulberry and West Fourth was no exception. In lieu of a date with bulldozers, the sturdy structure underwent the latter two. The year was 2008 and the reprieve came courtesy of Weldon, Huston & Keyser, a long-standing […]
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Richland Source announces tattoo advertising
It isn’t carved in granite, but it’s about as permanent as one could hope from an advertising strategy. This week Richland Source account executives will begin offering key advertising partners the option to have their branding tattooed on staff members and volunteers from the community. According to Jay Allred, Richland Source’s Publisher, the move is […]
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Video captures heartwarming return of 179th firefighter
As the big day arrived, local photographer Lauren Mills decided to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse as her nieces, Audrey and Vera along with her sister, Kristen welcomed Master Sergeant Josh Wendling home. I’ve always seen people do videos and I thought it’d be cool to show the emotions [military families] go through,” the Lexington photographer said. Mills relayed […]
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Tickets for Lexington game go on sale
Lexington will face Sandusky Perkins on Wednesday, March 5 starting at 6:15 p.m. at Mansfield Senior High School. Tickets are available for the game in the Lexington Athletic Office starting Monday until 7 p.m. and again on Tuesday, March 4 from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Wednesday March 5 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $6 for Adults and […]
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Extreme weather redeems itself
I love many things about this state. Its coldest weather does not make the list. This winter’s cocktail of sub-zero temperatures, howling winds and almost weekly storm warnings has been a doozy to take in. I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve occasionally tweeted and posted my displeasure along the way and, honestly, I’ve […]
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Richland Young Professionals to host second event this week
The Richland Young Professionals (RYP) will be holding their second event of 2014 on February 27. Sponsored by Chicago Title Agency of North Central Ohio, the RYP Winter Retreat will offer area young professionals an evening of networking, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar at Snow Trails’ 3100 Possum Run Road location. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Further details can be […]