GALION — The Galion Kiwanis Club is thrilled to announce the success of its annual Pancake Day, which drew an incredible turnout from the community and raised over $3,200 to support local youth programs — surpassing last year’s totals by a wide margin. This year, the club introduced a new corporate sponsorship opportunity, offering three giving levels that allowed local […]
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Hamilton Insurance Group welcomes Baldinger as account manager
MANSFIELD — Hamilton Insurance has announced the addition of Allison Baldinger to our commercial team as an Account Manager. In her new role, Allison will manage a portfolio of client accounts and serve as our in-house claims specialist, offering personalized support and expert guidance throughout the claims process. She will be available to assist clients […]
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Whippets clinch bye & home playoff berth in football computer ratings
COLUMBUS — There are two weeks remaining in the Ohio high school football regular season. Yet the Shelby Whippets already know they won’t be playing football in Week 11. Coach Rob Mahaney’s undefeated club has clinched a home playoff game and a bye with a top-4 finish assured in Division IV, Region 14. The top […]
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Richland County releases September’s building permits listing
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of September, 2025. These reports are courtesy of Michelle Jordan, Office Manager of the Richland County Building Department. Anyone with questions regarding a specific permit should contact the Richland County Building Department at 1495 W. […]
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Fletcher finds 1st win in Mansfield Senior’s pounding of Wooster
WOOSTER — It was a night of firsts on Friday at Follis Field. Mansfield Senior’ 34-21 victory over Wooster was the first win for rookie head coach Antonio Fletcher, who is in his initial season at the helm. The verdict also marked the first victory for the Tygers this year after an 0-7 start. Senior […]
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Shelby leads Mansfield-area football teams in playoff points chase
SHELBY — Shelby is No. 1 across the board. The Whippets are tops in Ohio’s Division IV AP football poll, and the MaxPreps state poll. But coach Rob Mahaney’s squad is far more interested in the computer poll, which determines playoff seeding. They’re doing just fine there, too. The Whippets are No. 1 in Division […]
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McMichael’s spectacular performance propels Col. Crawford past Seneca East
NORTH ROBINSON — Few north central Ohio high school running backs have ever had a night like Connor McMichael unleashed against Seneca East. The 6-foot, 175-pound standout exploded for 362 yards rushing and four touchdowns to lead Colonel Crawford to a 31-0 beating of Seneca East on Friday night in North Robinson. McMichael scored all […]
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Ashland drums Mansfield Sr. to remain undefeated
MANSFIELD — Ashland’s juggernaut of a football team roared through Arlin Field on Friday night. The Arrows blasted Mansfield Senior 48-19 for their 17th consecutive regular-season victory. Senior quarterback Nathan Bernhard struck on Ashland’s first possession, finding Dakota Kruty for a 61-yard touchdown strike just 90 seconds into the game. The PAT was missed, but […]
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OPINION: Main Street Corridor Improvement project is a mess; ain’t she a beaut?
MANSFIELD — I took a walk downtown on Wednesday afternoon to get a last gasp of sunshine before autumn really begins. It was not an easy walk. Turning this way and that, roads and sidewalks are blocked in various directions. And all I could think was, “It’s about damn time.” Obviously the project is in […]
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Lexington win streak reaches 4 straight after thumping Tygers
LEXINGTON — Lexington’s big guns fired en masse in the first half to stake the Minutemen to a comfortable lead and eventually a 48-6 Ohio Cardinal Conference win over visiting Mansfield Senior. Quarterback Joe Caudill tossed a pair of touchdown passes in the first quarter, 24 yards to Brayden Fogle and 33 yards to Seven […]