MOUNT GILEAD — Colonel Crawford had to travel to Friday night’s Division VI, Region 23 football game. But once in Mount Gilead, the Eagles made themselves right at home from the very beginning while eliminating the fourth-seeded Indians 42-8 in a Division VI, Region 23 playoff matchup. C.C. receiver Parker Weithman had a spectacular game […]
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Stuckman’s 3 TDs power Galion past Lodi Cloverleaf in Region 14 playoff clash
GALION — Braxton Stuckman scored three touchdowns and a huge third quarter pushed Galion to a convincing 41-10 dismissal of Lodi Cloverleaf in Friday night’s Division IV, Region 14 playoff game at Heise Park. The second-seeded Tigers get yet another home game next week against No. 6-seed Sandusky Perkins (9-3). The Pirates are riding an […]
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Farm Bureau’s Young Ag Professionals Ag Toy Drive
WOOSTER – The Ashland & Wayne County Young Ag Professionals and the Medina County Young Farmers will host their 9th annual Ag Toy Drive on Nov. 25, at Lincoln Way Vineyards. This event is open to the public for attendees of all ages and no RSVP is required. The event is open-house style from 5:30 […]
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JPB Professional Marketing sets holiday turkey gift check giveaway for Nov. 20
MANSFIELD – JPB Professional Marketing (JPB) is announcing their annual turkey gift check giveaway for the holiday season. It will take place at South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Ave., Mansfield, Ohio on Thursday,Nov. 20 starting at 9 a.m. and go until supplies are exhausted. This year, the giveaway will be a Butterball check, valued at $25 […]
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Galion Kiwanis launches ‘The Hungry Are Banking on You’ food drive
GALION — The Galion Kiwanis Club is proud to announce the launch of its latest community project, “The Hungry Are Banking on You!” a city-wide food drive to benefit the Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission Food Pantry. Grocery carts have been placed at several local financial institutions to make donating easy for community members. Residents can […]
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Brake, Don’t Swerve: Patrol shares safety tips ahead of peak deer season
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding everyone to drive cautiously as deer-related crashes tend to rise in early November across Ohio. There is typically an uptick in these types of crashes due to the combination of peak deer breeding season and the end of daylight-saving time. “This is the time of year […]
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Col. Crawford blasts Reedsville Eastern, sets up date at Mount Gilead
NORTH ROBINSON — Connor McMichael ran for 95 yards and three touchdowns on just 12 carries to fuel Colonel Crawford’s 35-7 blowout of Reedsville Eastern in Friday night’s Division VI playoff opener. Brayden Holt contributed two touchdown passes as the fifth-seeded Eagles (10-1) cruised past the 12th-seeded visitors. Holt connected with John DeGray on a […]
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Toledo Central Catholic muscles past Ontario
TOLEDO — Toledo Central Catholic will be a tough assignment for any remaining foe in the Ohio high school football playoffs. Ontario found that out on Friday night. The Fighting Irish bounced the Warriors 35-0 in a Division III, Region 10 postseason opener at Toledo’s Gallagher Stadium. There’s no shame for Ontario. TCC is the […]
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Galion dumps Clear Fork, eyes bye & home playoff game
GALION — Galion finished a fine, 9-1 regular season with a 20-7 win over Clear Fork on Friday night and now will reap the fruits of its labor. According to Joe Eitel’s website, the Tigers will finish in second place in Division IV, Region 14 behind only No. 1-ranked Shelby (10-0). If that analysis holds […]
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Daley’s two-way play fuels Lucas rout of Crestline
LUCAS — Tim Daley made sure his final regular-season high school football game was one to remember. The Lucas senior intercepted three passes and broke loose for a 14-yard touchdown dash to lead the Cubs to a 37-0 pounding of Crestline on Friday night. Brady Guegold racked up three TDs in the victory at Lucas […]