PLYMOUTH — We’re in Week 1 and the Plymouth football team has already won half as many games as last season. The Big Red accomplished that feat on Friday night, ripping Oberlin 31-0 in a convincing season opener. Coach John Gillum’s defense was absolutely throttling. The Phoenix were limited to eight yards rushing and eight […]
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Col. Crawford hammers River in convincing opener
NORTH ROBINSON — Big expectations accompany this Colonel Crawford football campaign, and the Eagles lived up to them in their season opener. Coach Jake Bruner’s club hammered River 55-13 in Thursday night’s lidlifter. Connor McMichael ran for 158 yards and three TDs, while Dominic Dean added 68 yards and three more rushing touchdowns. The Eagles […]
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Men sought for attempted murder, rape 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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Rape, aggravated robbery charges among Fugitives 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 as “Fugitives of the Week” at the request of local authorities. Reward money is available for information directly leading to […]
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Richland Source members respond to Shawshank memories
MANSFIELD — Richland Source members never let us down. This week we had a member donate two tickets as part of a drawing to Saturday’s Shawshank Redemption 30th anniversary Q-A with some of the movie’s stars and director Frank Darabont. To qualify for the drawing, members had to share some of their thoughts on the […]
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COMMENTARY: Buckeyes ranked No. 2, but can Day beat the elite?
Ohio State was ranked No. 2 in Monday’s preseason college football coaches poll. Expectations of a national championship are brimming in central Ohio, but aren’t they almost every year? Coach Ryan Day deserves credit for keeping Urban Meyer’s recruiting infrastructure in place that is the foundation for a tremendous record. Make no mistake, Day is […]
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Adena receives $4 million in low-interest state loan to boost $13 million spec building
MANSFIELD — A proposed new 150,000-square foot industrial spec building near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport has moved a step closer to reality for Adena Corp. CEO Randy Payne. The Ohio Dept. of Development announced Monday that Airport West II, LLC, headed by Payne, will receive $4 million to assist in financing the construction of a new building […]
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Final Friday rocks The Brickyard under perfect conditions
MANSFIELD — Friday night’s Final Friday show at The Brickyard in downtown Mansfield was cast amid perfect weather. Temperatures in the mid 70s with a gentle breeze greeted revelers who took in an evening of live music from local performers. The photos below were provided by Rob Stroul. “Tea” Allen, a 22-year-old Mansfield St. Peter’s […]
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OHSAA awards 3 Madison athletes with a $1,000 scholarship
COLUMBUS – Three Madison athletes were selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Ohio High School Athletic Association. The OHSAA and its six District Athletic Boards awarded $200,000 to 200 recent high school graduates as part of the OHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program. Madison’s Grayson Sasis, Callie Cyrus and William Kepple were chosen for the honor. […]
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Shiloh man killed in motorcycle crash at Ganges Five Points Road
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP – A Shiloh man was killed Saturday afternoon after a motorcycle crash in Franklin Township, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Paul Huffman, 45, was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, the Patrol reported. The incident took place at approximately 4:05 p.m. on […]