ONTARIO, Ohio – An estimated 56.8 million people in the United States and Canada will participate in fantasy sports this year, according to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association. That maps out to 14 percent of the entire American population and 19 percent of the Canadian. Of those who play, 73 percent claim that fantasy football […]
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Richland County write-in candidates to be certified Sept. 8
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Eight write-in candidates filed to run for public office in various cities and villages across Richland County. While the list of write-ins has not been officially certified, the Richland County Board of Elections will meet at 3 p.m. Sept. 8 to make that list official along with Mansfield charter commission candidates and […]
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13ER ‘blows through’ $10K goal
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Nearly 300 runners and walkers embraced the heat and topography Saturday during the inaugural Spherion Mid Ohio 13ER and Fun Run 5K in order to raise awareness for drug prevention in Richland County. The half marathon began at 8 a.m. in Mansfield’s historic Carousel District and traveled around some of Mansfield’s most […]
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Details emerge after armed standoff on Ohio 603
ASHLAND, Ohio – A standoff between the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office and a suicidal man on Ohio 603 in Ashland ended with the suspect’s surrender Thursday night, according to an Ashland County Sheriff’s Office incident report. The standoff lasted more than four hours, with the suspect in custody by 11:18 p.m. Scott Adler, 48, of […]
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Armed standoff reported on Ohio 603 in Ashland
DEVELOPING: ASHLAND, Ohio – An armed standoff was reported Thursday night at a residence on Ohio 603 in Ashland, about a half mile from its intersection with U.S. 42, according to Ohio Department of Transportation workers. ODOT was controlling traffic for several hours, blocking off Ohio 603 at U.S. 42 and U.S. 30, as well as […]
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Ontario residents to see sewer rate increase next billing
ONTARIO, Ohio – The Ontario City Council unanimously passed an ordinance to raise sewer rates for city residents Thursday during its regular meeting. In accordance with the amendment, sewer rates will increase 15 percent in the city’s next billing cycle and another 15 percent at the start of 2016. That rate reflects contract negotiations between […]
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Drive, commitment help Lex grad make USA swim team
LEXINGTON, Ohio – While it comes as no surprise to area swim fans, Hannah Stevens, a 2014 graduate of Lexington High School, has been named to the 2015-16 USA Swimming National Team. The announcement was made official Tuesday via a release from USA Swimming. “I’ve always believed the greatest privilege and honor an athlete can […]