SHELBY — Maria José Roldan Centrón sprinted across the lawn on Monday, smartphone in hand, recording a video of the row of cars. Friends held colorful homemade signs or waved from their windows. Roldan Centrón, a 16-year-old from Asunción, Paraguay, has lived in Shelby for eight months as part of a student-exchange program. Her return date […]
Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
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Secrist to succeed Ziegelhofer as Lexington superintendent
LEXINGTON — Less than a week after superintendent Mike Ziegelhofer announced his intent to retire from Lexington Local Schools, the school board tapped assistant superintendent Jeremy Secrist to replace him. The board voted Tuesday to extend a formal offer for the position to Secrist, who has been with the district for nine years. “I think […]
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Stressed? Richland County mental health board launches free, confidential helpline
MANSFIELD — As the spread of COVID-19 continues to have a massive impact on our daily lives, mental health experts have voiced concern about rising levels of stress. With this in mind, the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board has introduced a new helpline for children and families. The Children and Family Assistance […]
Posted inCovid-19, News
Ontario residents throw birthday parade for 10-year-old boy
ONTARIO — Angela Miller has always tried to make her children’s birthdays memorable. So when her son Braxton Withrow celebrated his 10th birthday last week, she wanted to give him an experience he could cherish forever. “I am a firm believer in memories over gifts and so my kids have always gotten a gift that’s […]
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Shelby manufacturers add face, cashier shields to product line
SHELBY — As healthcare professionals continue to work on the front lines of the nation’s battle with COVID-19, manufacturers across the country are exploring ways to help by shifting production towards personal protective equipment (PPE). One company that innovated to meet the growing demand is Cooper Enterprises in Shelby. Cooper specializes in custom woodworking and […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Springfield Twp. offers virtual firehouse tours
ONTARIO — After Governor Mike DeWine ordered the closure of Ohio schools kast month, Ontario resident Matt Wells began thinking about creative ways to bring educational opportunities to children in their own homes. “It’s been extremely important for us to help our school districts with their need for virtual education,” said Wells, an education program […]
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Local GOP will appoint Ontario’s vacant council seat
ONTARIO — Members of Richland County’s Republican Central Committee have begun discussions on appointing a member to the Ontario City Council. Dan Zeiter, elected as the council’s Fourth Ward representative last November, passed away on April 4. Since Zeiter was elected as a Republican, the party will appoint a replacement to serve out the rest […]
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How to cope with quarantine when your child has autism
LEXINGTON — Dairia Edmunds has become a “homeschool mom” due to closures caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Instead of getting her two sons off to school each morning, she’s starting her days doing something rather unconventional. She’s building obstacle courses. “We create obstacle courses in the house, obstacle courses outside,” Edmunds said. “It’s obstacle courses […]
Posted inOpen Source
Open Source: What’s up with the old Charley’s Philly Steak shop?
Editor’s Note: This article was written in response to a question submitted through Open Source. ONTARIO — Traffic continues to stream past the corner of West 4th Street and Lexington Springmill Road, but the little restaurant building that sits there remains empty. The building is in good condition, but the doors and windows are boarded up. The bushes are […]