LEXINGTON — A big fourth-quarter push propelled Lexington to a 65-45 Ohio Cardinal Conference victory over Madison on Friday night. The Minutemen pulled away from a precarious, four-point edge entering the final period with a 25-9 burst over the final eight minutes to put away the visitors. (Photos by Tom Theodore) Gavin Husty netted five […]
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Lexington thumps Ontario to complete big weekend sweep
ONTARIO — Rebounding proved to be the theme of the weekend for the Lexington boys basketball team. On Saturday, the Minutemen hammered Ontario 75-50 in a non-conference encounter, utilizing a whopping 49-21 advantage on the glass. (Photos by Tom Theodore) That verdict came on the heels of Friday night’s huge win over previously undefeated Mansfield […]
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Roane’s late bucket lifts Tygers to seat-squirming win over Fremont Ross
MANSFIELD — Kyevi Roane does a little bit of everything for the Mansfield Senior boys basketball team. On Saturday night, The Tygers’ 6-foot-1 point guard, shooting guard, small forward scored nine points, grabbed 10 rebounds, distributed three assists, and hit the game-winning basket with 17 seconds remaining. Roane’s bucket broke a 44-44 tie, gave Senior […]
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Lexington uses big 2nd half to pull away from New Philadelphia
NEW PHILADELPHIA — A strong second-half effort fueled Lexington’s Ohio Cardinal Conference victory at New Philadelphia on Friday night. The Minutemen jumped on top 12-6 through the first quarter, and led 21-19 at halftime. The second half belonged to coach Scott Hamilton’s team. The Minutemen expanded the margin to 36-28 through three periods, and put […]
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4 men with Mansfield ties 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 […]
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Operation Christmas Child volunteers send joy overseas
MANSFIELD — Mansfield-area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world. Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items. The global Christmas project will deliver these […]
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Richland County releases November’s building permits listing
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of November, 2024. 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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Tygers roar out of the gate: Senior High starts season with 2 impressive wins
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Senior boys basketball team broke to a quick start this weekend. Coach Marquis Sykes unleashed a high-scoring offense on New Philadelphia on Friday night and Sandusky on Saturday night to record a pair of victoriess. The Tygers tamed the Quakers 62-57 in the season-opening road win, then finished the back-to-back with […]
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Reindeer & Santa are special guests at Mansfield’s Christmas Time in the City
MANSFIELD — Powering a sleigh while carrying a huge bag of toys and a heavy-set man all around the globe in one night is bound to make a reindeer cranky. So, while some cautiously approached the reindeer behind Richland Carrousel Park on Friday night, a gentle warning was issued. You can pet them on the […]
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No. 1-ranked Kirtland ends historic Northmor football season in state semifinal
MINERVA — It took one of Ohio’s most powerful small-school football factories to end Northmor’s historic 2024 football season. Top-ranked Kirtland dismissed the fifth-ranked Golden Knights 41-7 in Friday night’s frigid Division VI state semifinal at Minerva High School. That result proved to be the final chapter in an otherwise storybook season for coach Scott […]