MANSFIELD, Ohio — Members of the 179th Airlift Wing and 200th RED HORSE Squadron will have plenty of goodies to munch on thanks to the local Boy Scouts. As part of their annual fundraiser, Scouts in a nine-county region (Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Lorain, Marion, Morrow, Richland and Wyandot counties) sold popcorn and gave customers […]
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Ontario officials sworn in
ONTARIO, Ohio — Ontario City Council swore in its newest member and three returning members Wednesday morning. As a first-time elected official, Leo Hess said he’s excited to serve as first ward councilman. “I want to help make a difference in my community,” Hess said. He is replacing Councilwoman Pam Drake. Also sworn in was […]
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Ontario student ‘making music and making people happy’
MANSFIELD, Ohio — For Ethan “Kool” Kershner, it doesn’t matter if his musical talent brings him fame and fortune, so long as he’s just able to keep doing what he loves–make music. The Ontario High School senior who studies at the Pioneer Performing Arts Academy in downtown Mansfield released his second EP that he recorded […]
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Local family launches Christian running program in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Rick Cline of Lexington always considered himself a “non-athlete.” “I was the kid that always got picked last in gym class when they were picking teams,” he said. But he knew it was important to take care of his health, so he exercised here and there in the comfort of his home. […]
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Smokin’ Bros BBQ parks business in permanent location
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Smokin’ Bros BBQ has parked its business at 1041 Park Avenue West, for good. Co-owners Dan and Denise Coy have moved their operation inside the establishment that also houses Empress Express. Smokin’ Bros originally operated from a food truck, which would sit in the Empress Express parking lot when it wasn’t at […]
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Crestline student publishes first novel
CRESTLINE, Ohio — Sixteen-year-old Jacob Martin is now a published author. The junior at Crestline High School recently published his first novel of a four-(potentially five)-part series, “Winter: The Seasons, Book 1.” “The concept for the story has been in my head since before I was even writing,” Martin said. Martin began writing the book […]
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St. Peter’s helping students with autism, special needs ‘blossom’
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The establishment of St. Peter’s Catholic School’s autism and special needs unit came about to help meet the needs of the community. Bob Neumann works at the unit as the state services coordinator and intervention specialist. “We’ve got a lot of parents out there and very few options,” he said. According to […]
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Lex students help burn victim’s Christmas wish come true
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Fifth graders at Lexington Eastern Elementary School are helping make a young girl’s Christmas wish come true. Earlier this month, students in Jessica Duffey and Kayla Heimann’s classes created Christmas cards for Safyre Terry, an 8-year-old who was badly burned when she and her relatives were victims of an arson attack two […]
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Shelby community answers police call for Christmas presents
SHELBY, Ohio — Members of the Shelby community have enthusiastically responded to the Shelby Police Department’s request for Christmas presents, which will be given to local families in need. Over the past few weeks, people have piled presents under the Christmas tree in the police station’s lobby. “The response has been great,” Police Chief Lance Combs […]
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Urgent care facility moving into vacant White Castle building in Ontario
ONTARIO, Ohio — An urgent care facility is moving into the former White Castle building, located at 375 N. Lexington-Springmill Road. During a special meeting Tuesday morning, the Ontario City Planning Commission approved a final site plan for a change of use from fast food/retail to a medical use in a “B” Business District. “As […]