SHELBY — The Whippets hope to close W.W. Skiles Field the same way they opened it almost 100 years earlier — with a win. Shelby hosts Madison on Friday in the final game at Skiles. The Whippets, who beat Willard 12-6 in the first game at Skiles Field in 1928, will move into their new […]
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DeWine celebrates 42nd annual Governor’s Fish Ohio Day
PORT CLINTON – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today joined Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz, Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker, and leaders from the conservation and tourism industry to celebrate the 42nd annual Governor’s Fish Ohio Day. This annual event highlights the importance of protecting and […]
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Galion, Mt. Gilead authorities seek help in locating high-speed chase suspect
GALION — Galion Police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspect from a high-speed chase that took place in the city on Thursday night. The suspect, Daniel Decker, was driving on a suspended license and had an active warrant for his arrest, according to a press release from the city of […]
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Patricia E. Riddlebaugh
Patricia E. Riddlebaugh went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 11, 2022, after 80 flourishing years of life. Pat was the only daughter of the late Jenny Louise (Spaulding) Chesson and Harold E. Riddlebaugh and was born on July 16, 1942, in Mansfield, Ohio. After graduating from Mansfield Senior […]
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Open Source: When will the bridge in Plymouth reopen?
Open SourceThis story idea was submitted by a reader. Do you have a question you’d like our reporters to investigate? Submit it through our Open Source platform here. PLYMOUTH – The bridge on West Broadway/Baseline Road won’t reopen any time soon. The bridge, located west of the village square near the intersection of New Street/Railroad […]
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Leona (Forquer) Kaufman
On August 17, 2022 Leona (Forquer) Kaufman went home to be with her Lord and her heavenly family members. She was 101. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Snyder Funeral Homes. Her announcement – including family, funeral service details, photos, and a tribute video – continues at: https://www.snyderfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Leona-Forquer-Kaufman?obId=25654161#/obituaryInfo Funeral home : The Snyder Funeral Homes
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GALLERY 2: Ontario 21, Lexington 17
Ontario’s Chase Studer looks for yardage against Lexington. DSC_0390.JPG DSC_0413.JPG DSC_0417.JPG DSC_0420.JPG DSC_0426.JPG DSC_0433.JPG DSC_0449.JPG DSC_0456.JPG DSC_0462.JPG DSC_0463.JPG Ontario sophomore quarterback Bodpegn Miller tries to elude Lexington senior defender Bryer Miller on Thursday night. Miller rushed for two TDs and passed for a third in a 21-17 win over the Minutemen. DSC_0467.JPG Ontario junior running […]
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Shelby band alumni return to Skiles Field for final performance
SHELBY – Steve Peebles stepped onto W.W. Skiles Field, a snare drum hanging at his waist on a khaki strap. It had been almost 60 years since the Shelby High School graduate stepped onto the field to perform with the Whippet Marching Band. “I figured I’d just pick these sticks up after all these 60 […]
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Ontario rides two horses in season-opening win over Lexington
ONTARIO — The workhorse has a fellow stallion in the Ontario High School football backfield in 2022. And the Warriors rode both Thursday night down the stretch in a 21-17 season-opening victory over rival Lexington before a packed house at Copeland Field at Niss Stadium. Every Ontario foe knows about junior Chase Studer, who rushed […]
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New-look Cougars rough up Redbirds in opener
OLIVESBURG — He hasn’t lined up as a running back since his freshman year, but Crestview senior Adison Reymer looked right at home in the backfield Thursday night. A converted receiver, Reymer rushed for 121 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 21 carries as the highly-regarded Cougars cruised to a 49-14 win over Loudonville […]