By grasping today’s diverse opportunities for career preparation, a new generation can secure its rightful place in tomorrow’s history. Every February, Black History Month celebrates the heritage, sacrifices, adversities, but most importantly the triumphs that Blacks have contributed to American history. But this celebration isn’t just about our past, it’s also about our future. It’s […]
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Paul McClain
Paul McClain, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Jan. 25, 2022, at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife, Helen McNamara. Paul and Helen demonstrated devotion and support to each other over their 30 years of marriage. Paul knew he got the better deal and was not shy about admitting it. Paul […]
Posted inWeather
Kudos are in order: National Weather Service told us a week ago what was coming
MANSFIELD — The only thing people like to complain more about than the weather are the men and women who predict it. “It’s the only job in the world you get to keep even when you’re wrong half the time,” goes a common lament. Well, the professional prognosticators got it right this time with forecasts […]
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Over and out: Colonel Crawford punches through Waverly
Impressive was a ready adjective for Colonel Crawford’s 44-23 throttling of Waverly in an Ohio boys basketball matchup. Recently on January 29 , Colonel Crawford squared up on Carey in a basketball game . For more, click here. Colonel Crawford broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 28-9 lead over […]
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Signature Win: No. 1 Colonel Crawford gets defensive in victory over state-ranked Waverly
SMITHVILLE — Colonel Crawford played defense like the No. 1 team in the state Sunday evening. The Eagles, who took over the top spot in Division III in the most recent Associated Press state poll, nearly pitched a first-half shutout and cruised to an impressive 44-23 win over Waverly in the marquee game of the […]
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GALLERY: Colonel Crawford vs. Waverly Boys Basketball
IMG_0074.jpeg Colonel Crawford point guard Mason Studer looks for an open teammate as Waverly’s Mark Stulley defends during the first half of Sunday’s game at Smithville High School. Colonel Crawford’s Carson Feichtner looks over the Waverly defense during a regular season game in Smithville. IMG_0078.jpeg IMG_0079.jpeg Colonel Crawford senior Mason Studer is shown here during […]
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Mansfield City Council gives administration a snow removal ‘to-do’ list
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council gave the administration a “to-do” list of snow removal chores during a rare Sunday afternoon special meeting. But nothing on that list is likely to change any aspects of the city’s snowplowing efforts this winter, an endeavor that again came under fire from residents after a winter storm dumped 10 […]
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Sherrod Brown: We must tackle the semiconductor chip shortage
Semiconductor chips are one of the most important inputs in the modern manufacturing process. And over the past year, Ohio manufacturers have faced severe shortages and long waits for these chips. It’s why we passed a bipartisan bill in the Senate last year that includes the CHIPS Act, to invest in new semiconductor production in […]
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GALLERY: Ohio high school’s winning QBs in the Super Bowl
Ohio State quarterbacks J.T. Barrett (16) and Joe Burrow (10) were two of three Buckeyes to complete passes in a 2017 beating of UNLV. Findlay’s Ben Roethlisberger is shown here in action at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Len Dawson, Alliance High School, was a star at Purdue and went on to a Hall of Fame […]
Posted inFootball, Sports
Joe Burrow could complete Mount Rushmore of Ohio prep QBs who have won the Super Bowl
It’s fun, even fashionable to select a Mount Rushmore of virtually any topic. Obviously narrowing down four greats is based on the famed South Dakota carving of presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt. Among Ohio’s high school quarterbacks, we’re looking for a fourth to complete our own Mount Rushmore of Super […]