EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was a compilation of information from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Be sure to make your plans early for the total solar eclipse on April 8. There are many Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) locations that will provide a great backdrop for the astronomical event. “This total solar […]
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3 men with rape charges among Fugitives of the Week
MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is seeking the public’s help in finding these four individuals as part of its Fugitives of the Week list. What was previously known as Most Wanted has been changed to Fugitives of the Week, at the request of local authorities. Reward money is available for information […]
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Richland County releases January’s building permits
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of January. 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. Longview […]
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Lexington completes perfect OCC campaign with tight win at Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — Lexington withstood its most serious challenge of the season in the Ohio Cardinal Conference on Friday night at Mount Vernon High School. Sophomore Brayden Fogle scored a team-high 18 points and Gavin Husty added 17 to help the Minutemen survive in a 61-58 decision over the Yellow Jackets. Sophomore Seven Allen posted […]
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Fugitive of the Week list includes men from Richland, Crawford, Knox counties
MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is seeking the public’s help in finding these four individuals as part of its Fugitives of the Week list. What was previously known as Most Wanted has been changed to Fugitives of the Week, at the request of local authorities. Reward money is available for information […]
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Lexington clinches outright OCC title by thumping West Holmes
MILLERSBURG — Lexington wrapped up an outright Ohio Cardinal Conference boys basketkball championship on Friday night — and the Minutemen did it without suspense. Lex erupted in the first quarter and never really stopped in collecting a convincing 69-34 victory at West Holmes. Lex ripped off a 21-11 first-quarter spree and owned a 40-16 halftime […]
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Tygers survive West Holmes’ upset bid
MILLERSBURG — Kyevi Roane erupted for 27 points and nine rebounds as Mansfield Senior earned a gritty, 65-60 Ohio Cardinal Conference road victory at West Holmes on Friday night. Teammate Duke Reese chipped in 10 points as Senior High overcame a slow start with a big third quarter to pull away in the end. The […]
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Tygers tame Wooster for OCC road win
WOOSTER — The Mansfield Senior offense shifted into high gear and overwhelmed Wooster 83-56 in an Ohio Cardinal Conference clash on Friday night. All hands were on deck as five Tygers hit double figures. Junior Kyevi Roane led the way with 17 points, followed by Rashad Reed Jr. (16), Karion Lindsay (15), D.J. Corbin and […]
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Loudonville man killed in church bus crash
GREEN TOWNSHIP — A Loudonville man was killed Wednesday night after a two-vehicle crash on State Route 39, according to the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Rickie Bilger, 71, of Loudonville, was taken by the Perrysville Fire Department to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and was pronounced deceased. The Highway Patrol Post responded to […]
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Loudonville No. 1, Lex No. 2 in OHSAA’s updated RPI rankings
COLUMBUS – A number of north central Ohio basketball teams, boys and girls, are keeping a close eye on the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Ratings Percentage Index. There’s a good reason for it. The RPI rankings will be used to determine seeding for the statewide district tournament draws, which are Feb. 4 for girls and […]