MADISON TOWNSHIP — Sam the Ram has a long history at Madison, but the school mascot was looking a little ragged in recent years. The costume was more than 15 years old and Sam’s appearance at school functions was inconsistent at best. That is changing this autumn. Sam the Ram has been resurrected with a […]
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Buckeyes’ QB recalls classic 1977 Oklahoma clash
The passion for Ohio State football stirs strong this week as the Buckeyes gear up for one of the biggest nonconference games in years. On Saturday night third-ranked OSU travels to No. 14 Oklahoma. Rod Gerald, Ohio State’s starting quarterback in 1976 and 1977, knows that passion well. He was the starter on Sept. 24, […]
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College football recruits shine at Mansfield Sr.-Toledo St. John’s tilt
MANSFIELD — A couple of big-time college football recruits dominated the action on Friday night at Arlin Field. Unfortunately for Mansfield Sr., they were wearing Toledo St. John’s jerseys. The Titans (3-0) used their star power to overcome a 10-7 second-quarter deficit and roll to a 44-16 win. “They were big-time players and big-time players […]
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Clear Fork withstands furious Ontario rally
ONTARIO — Charles Dickens died more than 145 years ago, long before the rampant enthusiasm of Ohio high school football. Yet one of the English author’s most memorable lines perfectly summed up Clear Fork’s 21-14 win over Ontario on Friday night. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In the […]
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Lexington’s big plays subdue Ontario in opener
ONTARIO — Lexington was on the learning end of several lessons in 2013-14 football seasons, when the Minutemen dropped 19 of 20 games. But those days are long gone. Now it appears the Minutemen are poised to be the tutors. The first schooling was delivered on Friday night, when coach Taylor Gerhardt’s team controlled Ontario […]
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Richland Source rolls out expansive football coverage
Friday is here and football is in the air in Ohio. The players will culminate weeks of practice tonight, but they’re not the only ones. The bands are ready, the cheerleaders are primed, and the fans are poised to support their favorite teams all across the state. Richland Source is ready too, with an expansive […]
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Madison grad focuses his lens on Comic-Con in San Diego
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison graduate Austin Mabe is an Ohio State student with a summer internship in California. But beyond that fantastic opportunity he’s also found a way to make the summer even more memorable. Last week he made a day trip and shot photos at Comic-Con in San Diego. “It was a nostalgic feeling,” […]
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Crawford County Fair Day 4 is soaked in fun
BUCYRUS — Wednesday afternoon at the Crawford County Fair was a day of sunshine, animals, and fun. Feeder calves were in the show arena, the annual free throw shooting contest was taking place just inside the fairgrounds, and farm animals were everywhere. Here a look at the day in pictures:
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North central Ohio revels in Cavaliers’ championship
Eyes drooping this morning? Tough time focusing on work? Yep. Me too. It’s understandable. The Cleveland Cavaliers are NBA champions. It’s been more than 50 years since a Cleveland sports franchise has brought home a world championship. The last time it happened, Jim Brown was busting through opposing teams for the Cleveland Browns. Paul Warfield […]
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Ali’s death continues to echo near and far
MANSFIELD — The death of Muhammad Ali on Friday brought a wave of reaction from the sports community around the world. Locally, it triggered thoughts from the three-time heavyweight champion’s lone visit to Mansfield in 1971. Ali was one of just two heavyweight champions to visit the city. The other was James Jeffries, who was […]