Two hundred years ago, the Lexington postmaster made his first postal delivery in the village. To commemorate this momentous event, Lex locals and officials gathered at the Lexington branch library and celebrated in style. The birthday bash kicked off with the ceremonious ringing of the Richland County Museum bell, Bellville/Richland County bell, and Presbyterian bell, […]
Emily Johnson, Staff Reporter
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CCSS standards: the core of the matter
In 2010, schools nationwide began aligning their course curriculum in accordance to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Ohio was one state that hopped on the bandwagon, joining 44 other states that also adopted the standards. Since adoption, schools across Ohio, including right here in Richland County, have been introducing CCSS into their curriculum. The CCSS […]
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Lex celebrates 200th birthday
As a part of their bicentennial celebration, Lexington library will be hosting a special event to commemorate the village’s 200th birthday on Wednesday, July 31 from 5 – 7 p.m. The evening will feature a mounted horse to represent the first postmaster in 1813, music by DJ Erich Schroeder, free ice cream provided by Geyer’s […]
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St. Peter’s School bids farewell to elementary principal
“I viewed being principal as a vocation, not just a job. I thoroughly enjoyed my tenure at St. Peter’s because I knew that I played an important role in making sure that students received the best education possible. I was blessed to be surrounded by faculty and staff who worked hard to help establish St. […]
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Free Friday parking suspended
The Free Parking Program that was instituted during the summer of 2011 has been suspended. What was meant to attract more shoppers to the downtown Mansfield area and increase traffic to local businesses reportedly caused complaints among visitors because they could no longer find parking due to cars parked at the meters all day long. […]
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Incoming students developing leadership skills at OSU-Mansfield
Each summer, incoming freshman at The Ohio State University-Mansfield have the opportunity to interact with one another, while identifying and enhancing their skill-sets, by participating in Camp Hetuck. Camp Hetuck is a two-day leadership camp designed for incoming OSU-Mansfield students who are interested in becoming involved in college. The students participate in various team building […]
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Flooding reviewed at Lex park meeting
Of all the Richland County villages, Lexington was one that received some of the worst flooding in the area, especially the parks. Parks and Grounds Supervisor Tom Argenio, discussed the damage at Wednesday evening’s park board meeting and stated that the recent flood was one of the top three worst floods in Lexington’s history. Rose […]
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United Way gives boost to Friendly House
As the 2013 United Way campaign approaches, the significance of these fundraising efforts becomes increasingly evident. The Friendly House (one of United Way’s partner agencies), for example, receives 36% of its total budget from United Way. The remainder of the budget relies on program fees along with donations and support from the community. “My impression […]
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Art center brings out children’s natural talents
The Mansfield Art Center (MAC) hosts various workshops, camps, and classes designed to teach and refine one’s artistry. Even young artists can get involved by participating in the eight-week children’s classes, the children’s weekend workshops, and the summer camps. Mary Cooper, MAC educator, stated, “Teaching kids about the arts gives them an appreciation for art, […]
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Loudonville reclaims ASAC championship for 15th year
The Loudonville Stingrays made waves at Crestline pool as they achieved the top spot at the All Summer Aquatic Conference (ASAC) for the 15th consecutive year. The Stingrays snatched up 24 first-places in both the individual and relay events. Cage Bleacher, 12, contributed to that number by placing first in five of his events, including […]