GALION — The Galion Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Police are seeking Noah Brighton Brown, 27, in reference to concerns of his well-being. He is 5-foot-11, 160 pounds, with blonde hair, and blue eyes. Noah was last seen by his family in Galion around Valentine’s Day and is […]
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Richland County releases February’s building permits listing
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of February, 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. […]
ANALYSIS: Ohio high school scoring leader sits atop a spectacular ladder
BARBERTON — Ohio has a new high school basketball scoring king. Hillsdale got an up-close look at Quinn Kwasniak on Tuesday night in Barberton, when his Willoughby Cornerstone Christian team eliminated the Falcons at the Division VII regional semifinal. Kwasniak goosed his career scoring total to 3,245 points in the Patriots’ 81-59 Sweet 16 victory. […]
Crestline St. Joseph announces Fish Fry schedule
CRESTLINE — Knights of Columbus Council 2642 and Crestline St. Joseph Parish invite the public to dinner on the Fridays during Lent. “We will serve our delicious deep fried or baked fish dinners on March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, and 11 in our Convocation Center at 333 N. Thoman St. in Crestline,” organizers […]
Crestview trips Seneca East to set up rematch with Col. Crawford in district title tilt
ONTARIO — Crestview met Colonel Crawford once before, and it turned out to be the Eagles’ lone blemish this season. On Friday night, we’ll get to see a rematch. The second-seeded Cougars made sure of that on Wednesday night by denying Seneca East 52-40 in a Division VI boys basketball district semifinal game at Ontario […]
Col. Crawford subdues Western Reserve to reach Ontario district final
ONTARIO — Colonel Crawford had to come from behind, but the Eagles did just that to dismiss upset-minded Western Reserve 51-46 in Wednesday night’s Division VI district semifinal at Ontario High School. Junior Brayden Holt, the Northern 10 Player of the Year, led top-seeded C.C. with 20 points. Sophomore John DeGray contributed 12 points and […]
Lexington dismisses Madison with convincing tournament victory
LEXINGTON — Lexington’s boys baskeball tournament odyssey began with a show of muscle on Thursday night. The top-seeded Minutemen flexed their size advantage to overpower No. 7-seed Madison 70-39 at Lexington High School. Junior center Joe Caudill collected a game-high 20 points, while junior Brayden Fogle racked up 12 points and nine rebounds. Jakob Legron […]
Tygers hammer Norwalk in tourney opener for 6th straight win
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Senior boys basketball team began postseason play with a roar on Thursday night. The second-seeded Tygers overwhelmed No. 6-seed Norwalk 84-59 in the Division III sectional final game at Pete Henry Gym. Senior Kyevi Roane topped a balanced Senior High offense with 18 points. Rashad Reed Jr. contributed 16, D’Vontae Johnson […]
Men with sex, weapons charges sought on Fugitive of the Week list
MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force seeks the public’s help in finding four individuals as part of its “Fugitives of the Week” list. What was previously known as “Most Wanted” was changed to “Fugitives of the Week” at the request of local authorities. Reward money is available for information directly leading to […]
St. Peter’s pockets 1,000th win with OT tourney upset at Lucas
Mansfield St. Peter’s escapes Lucas in thin win
