First-year Mansfield Senior coach David Phillips picked up his first career victory in dramatic fashion as the Tygers topped Lexington 32-27. The lead changed hands five times in this game, repeatedly in the fourth quarter. Phillips’ son, freshman quarterback David Phillips III, delivered the win when he hooked up with Xavier Taylor on a 56-yard […]
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American Heritage Days set for Oct. 3 & 4 at South Park in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The vivid history of Gen. James Hedges and Col. William Crawford, two local celebrities from the Colonial period, will be among the stories recounted during American Heritage Days at South Park in Mansfield. Musket demonstrations, a period dance show, and the history of Old Glory will also be featured on Oct. 3 and […]
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Tygers score in final minute to subdue Lexington for 1st win of the season
MANSFIELD — The lead flip-flopped like a jumping bean on the Arlin Field scoreboard Friday night — five times in total. When it blinked for the final time, Mansfield Senior had the better of it in a dramatic, 32-27 Ohio Cardinal Conference victory over Lexington.
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Shepherd guides unbeaten Shelby to powerful performance vs. River Valley
SHELBY — Shelby’s awesome football season remained on course with yet another overpowering performance on Friday night. The Whippets sprinted out early and never looked back to earn a 54-0 victory against River Valley in Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference action.
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Prairie Peddler returns to Butler over the next 2 weekends
BUTLER — Autumn has always been my favorite time of year. Leaves begin to change, the temperature dip is welcome, football season dominates every weekend, and Prairie Peddler signals the turn toward the holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Stop with the wet weather already; I gotta mow my yard!
MANSFIELD — Need to mow your yard? Me too, but it’s probably going to be a few more days.
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Willard man dies after last week’s crash with truck driven by Mansfield man
NEW HAVEN – A Willard man died Sunday after a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 16 in Huron County, according to the Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Edwin Lynch, 74, of Willard, suffered serious injuries at the scene. He was later flown to Cleveland Metro Hospital where he was pronounced deceased on Sept. […]
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Madison salutes fall sports seniors & their parents in ceremony
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison High School honored its seniors and their parents on Friday night at Madison High School. The following photos were provided by Madison High School teacher Jennifer Branstetter.
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Richland County releases list of marriage applications Aug. 17 through Sept. 11
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of marriage applications applied for at the Richland County Probate Court from Aug. 17 through Sept. 11. These are enclosed in four consecutive PDFs at the bottom of this story. The reports are courtesy of Ema Pritchard, deputy clerk of the Richland County Court of Common Pleas, Probate […]
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Shepherd’s 7 touchdowns power Shelby over Highland
SPARTA — Shelby standout Michael Shepherd added to the highlights of his superb senior season with a performance for the ages on Friday night. The Whippets’ quarterback threw four touchdown passes and added three scoring runs to pace his squad to a 47-6 pounding of Highland in a Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference clash.
