Shelby councilman Nathan Martin subpoenaed in Jan. 6 probe:https://www.richlandsource.com/news/shelby-councilman-nathan-martin-subpoenaed-in-jan-6-probe/article_870d6c8c-2870-11ec-a380-ff050058dc20.htmlGalion’s Deppen elected into Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame:https://www.richlandsource.com/crawford_source/galions-deppen-elected-into-ashland-county-sports-hall-of-fame/article_47ce170c-7a15-542a-905a-747dce438e1e.html?block_id=1098581Kermit Caldwell:https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/kermit-caldwell/article_aaa51b0c-279b-11ec-841f-031f94db8278.htmlShelby City councilman subpoenaed for affiliation with “Stop the Steal”; New addition to Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame; Remembering Kermit Caldwell Today – A Shelby City councilman has been subpoenaed by the House of Representatives committee investigating […]
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Area schools cope with shortage of bus drivers
DATELINE — A shortage of school bus drivers is straining districts across the country. Richland County is no exception. On Sept. 30, parents and guardians of Lexington students received a text alert: There was no driver available for Bus 17. Student pickup would be delayed by at least an hour. Over the last few years, […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Black Belt Pro Fitness to offer free martial arts and fitness classes in October
MANSFIELD — Black Belt Pro Fitness is excited to offer a plethora of free martial arts and fitness classes for kids and adults during the month of October. Black Belt, located at 1099 W 4th St., has instructors on staff who actively compete in national and international martial arts tournaments. They offer classes to ages […]
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Richland County releases building permit reports for September
MANSFIELD — Attached is the report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department in the month of September, 2021. If you have questions about a specific permit, please call the office and someone will assist you. Richland County Building Dept. permits for Sept. 2021 Michelle Jordan Office Manager Richland County Building Department […]
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Galion’s Deppen elected into Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame
GALION — James “Jim” Deppen was born in Galion in 1956. On Oct. 16 he will be inducted into the Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame. His story is told in his own voice: I am the youngest of four children of Anna and Howard Deppen. The earliest memories of “playing sports” was with my […]
Posted inOutdoor
Reintroducing American Chestnut trees in Ohio has Mohican tie
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. LOUDONVILLE — American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) was once a climax forest tree in the Oak-Chestnut dry woodlands of the eastern United States, but since the recognition of the Chestnut blight in 1904 in New York, the entire forest population has been destroyed. […]
Posted inArea History
“Route 2” house in Fredericktown discussed, identified by History Knox readers
FREDERICKTOWN — Say what you will about the pitfalls of social media — and there are plenty — but it can turn a local history column into a discussion with results. Last week we ran an antique postcard image identified as the Bishop home on “Route 2, Fredericktown.” As readers chimed in, discussion pointed out […]
Posted inAuto News Desk - Girls Soccer, Girls Soccer, Sports
Vice-grip defense fuels Kenton’s win over Galion
Kenton corralled Galion’s offense and never let go to fuel a 9-0 victory in Ohio girls soccer on October 9. Kenton opened with a 3-0 advantage over Galion through the first half. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 minute survey and be registered to win a […]
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Clear Fork hammers West Holmes into submission
Clear Fork controlled the scoreboard and the game in a sound 8-1 victory over West Holmes in Ohio boys soccer action on October 9. Neither defense permitted goals in the first half, leaving the score 0-0 at first half. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 minute […]
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Vice-grip defense fuels Cardington-Lincoln’s win over Centerburg
Cardington-Lincoln’s defense throttled Centerburg, resulting in a shutout win 3-0 in an Ohio girls volleyball matchup on October 9. Recently on October 2 , Cardington-Lincoln squared up on Hiland in a volleyball game . For a full recap, click here. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 […]