SHELBY, Ohio – Ken Ekegren, assistant professor of engineering at North Central State College, has been to Malawi, Africa, four times to aid orphans and their caregivers in the Kanyenyeva area. His fifth visit will be slightly different, however. Three NCSC students will join him to improve the design of clean cook stoves used in […]
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Spirit Halloween provides chills for all
ONTARIO, Ohio – Those looking for spooky thrills to liven their Halloween season look no further than Spirit Halloween – the seasonal store that specializes in ghoulish and entertaining costumes, decorations, props and more. Located at 2190 W. Fourth St. in Ontario, the shop made its annual return about six weeks ago. There are no […]
Despite cooler weather, crappie fishing in full swing
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – With autumn’s arrival, area anglers are in the midst of a top time to land crappies in Ohio’s lakes and reservoirs. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, crappie fishing from mid-September through November is at its highest peak activity. However, Clear Fork Reservoir Chief of Police Gary Foster said […]
Galion’s ferocious third quarter sinks River Valley
GALION, Ohio – The quest for the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference Red Division title got a little more interesting thanks to the Galion football team, which celebrated Homecoming by taking down River Valley on Friday night at Unckrich Stadium. Despite trailing at the half, the Tigers roared in the third quarter, scoring three touchdowns and […]
Skidmore investigation ongoing
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Attorney Jaceda Blazef believes it’s too early to say if charges will be sought against two security officers involved in an altercation with Michael Skidmore at the Richland County Commissioner’s office. “At this time, I don’t have an answer to that unfortunately,” she said. Blazef, one of the attorney’s representing Skidmore, was […]
What do you know about Big Red the Viking?
PLYMOUTH, Ohio – While the Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District adopted the Big Red nickname when the two districts combined in 1959, its mascot and the Viking design were not officially sanctioned by the school until approximately 10 years ago. Though not always an official mascot, Big Red the Viking has been a staple at the […]
