COLUMBUS — The Big Ten’s two best touchdown makers have a few things in common. Both J.T. Barrett, the conference’s new TD king, and Drew Brees, whose record was surpassed Saturday, are both diminutive Texas high schoolers who blazed their path to the Midwest. The 6-foot Brees was responsible for 106 touchdowns in 45 games […]
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Manns scores 5 TDs as Tygers topple West Holmes
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior standout Jornell Manns was absolutely unstoppable Friday night, and the Tygers needed him to be exactly that. The Minnesota commitment erupted for 129 yards rushing and five touchdowns and Senior High held off a persistent West Holmes squad for a 41-27 victory on Friday night at Arlin Field. “I still haven’t […]
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Buckeyes must rebound after Oklahoma pounding
COLUMBUS — Ohio State’s looming fall from the national rankings, after Saturday night’s 31-16 loss to Oklahoma, looks eerily familiar. The Buckeyes played a similar game in 2014, falling 35-21 to Virginia Tech in an exasperating offensive meltdown. Somehow, someway, coach Urban Meyer’s team recovered and went on to win an improbable national championship. Those […]
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Haney’s all-around game helps Tygers tame Sandusky Perkins
MANSFIELD — Christian Haney is the handyman of the Mansfield Senior football team. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound senior does everything but carry a tool belt for the Tygers. He’s a long snapper, short snapper, receiver, pass-rushing specialist and playmaker. Coach Chioke Bradley’s squad unleashed all of those skills in a dizzying, first-half spree on Friday night […]
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Tygers, fueled by Manns, roll over Columbus Northland
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior standout Jornell Manns has committed to play Big Ten football at Minnesota. On Friday night, he showed exactly why the Golden Gophers new coach, P.J. Fleck, was so excited to land that pledge. Manns, playing at tailback, ripped off four touchdowns (two in each half), had another 70-yard scoring jaunt called […]
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School buildings have anchored the community for approximately 200 years
MANSFIELD — School is about to open again in the next few days, continuing a focus on education that has long been an important aspect of this community since its inception. The earliest students to be tutored outside their homes gathered at the venerable Blockhouse. The tradition has continued through today with north central Ohio […]
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Mansfield’s history has more than 200 years of memories
MANSFIELD — History has never been dull in Mansfield. The first home built by settlers was known as the Coffinberry Cabin in 1808. The home of national politician John Sherman also featured estates still maintained today at Malabar Farm and Kingwood Center Gardens. Louis Bromfield’s book “The Rains Came” led to the movie’s world premiere […]
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Lexington AD begins 1st term on OHSAA Board of Directors
LEXINGTON – Joe Roberts likes being the athletics director at Lexington High School. Working close to home, bringing a passion to his position, mixing with others of his ilk who shape the future of high school athletes and athletics. Roberts will take another step in that endeavor as he begins his first year of a […]
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Fun through the years takes many forms in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield residents have always found time for fun, regardless of the state of world, national or local affairs. These photos show Mansfield residents have long enjoyed ice skating, enjoying bands, shopping, preparing to see the circus and just goofing off. Thanks to the Mansfield Bicentennial Committee for sharing these images with us.
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Changing images of downtown Mansfield reflect community history
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield has remained the hub of Richland County growth for nearly two centuries. These historic photos show some of the growth this section of the community has undergone since 1890. Thanks to the Mansfield Bicentennial Committee for sharing these images with us.