Editor’s NoteThis story was originally published by the Ohio History Connection on Aug. 26, 2022. It’s being shared here through a collaborative agreement. As the last days of summer shine down, some gardens may not be as green or lush as they were just last week, but there is one garden that has stood the […]
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Open Source: Why are there so many weeds along Trimble Road in Mansfield?
Open SourceThis story was written in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. Reader questions: Several years ago when Trimble Road was widened, it looked so nice through that area. Between Marion Avenue and Cook Road […]
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Clara Juanita Askey
Clara Juanita Askey, 92, passed away at Arbors of Mifflin on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Clara was born on February 28, 1930 in Mansfield, Ohio. She was the daughter of Emmet and Clara (Zellner) Casler. She retired from Therm-O-Disc. Clara enjoyed crocheting. She was a lifelong member of Mansfield Baptist Temple. Clara is […]
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GALLERY: Willard 77, Plymouth 35
IMGL0942.jpg IMGL0962.jpg IMGL0973.jpg IMGL0988.jpg IMGL1008.jpg IMGL1023.jpg IMGL1027.jpg IMGL1067.jpg IMGL1083.jpg IMGL1095.jpg IMGL1130.jpg IMGL1163.jpg IMGL1219.jpg IMGL1245.jpg IMGL1266.jpg IMGL1314.jpg Plymouth’s Lane Bushey stiff-arms a Willard defender while trying to turn the corner in Friday night’s football game. IMG_0003 (1).jpg IMG_0022 (1).jpg IMG_0040 (1).jpg IMG_0056 (1).jpg IMGL0533.jpg IMGL0544.jpg IMGL0553.jpg IMGL0558.jpg IMGL0563.jpg IMGL0568.jpg IMGL0579.jpg IMGL0587.jpg IMGL0599.jpg IMGL0609.jpg IMGL0620.jpg IMGL0629.jpg IMGL0646.jpg […]
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Willard conquers Plymouth with spectacular offensive onslaught
WILLARD — Enormous offensive numbers were the order of the evening on Friday night at Willard High School. The Crimson Flashes unleashed an offensive onslaught in the first half and cruised to a 77-35 victory over Plymouth. Willard quarterback Isaac Robinson completed 26-of-36 passes for 526 yards and five touchdowns. Receiver Cam Robinson caught 14 […]
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Marilyn Kae Williams
Mansfield, Marilyn Kae Williams, 79, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at home after an extended illness. Marilyn was born February 26, 1943, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Fay Leroy Alkire, and LaFaun (Bonnie) Sheaks- Alkire She made Mansfield her home. Marilyn” Kae ” (Alkire) Williams was a fun loving, hard working mother of […]
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Highway Patrol sets up Aug. 27 OVI checkpoint on Ohio 39 near Shelby
SHELBY – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Shelby Police Department, announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight on state Route 39 in Jackson Township. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. The checkpoint will […]
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Danville throws convincing shutout at Bucyrus
DANVILLE — Kaiden Colopy doesn’t want to put the cart before the horse. But he thinks his Danville Blue Devils have something special brewing here. The boys in blue and white are 2-0 for the first time since 2017 – the year Danville made its second state semifinal in three seasons – and neither contest […]
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Madison falls to River Valley rally in wild, pass-happy affair
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Friday night’s football game at Madison High School took three hours and 36 minutes to play. There were six lead changes, 19 penalties, 118 passes thrown and a combined 48 points scored in the second half alone. Madison quarterback Cameron Kuhn fired 31 of his 74 passes in the fourth quarter, both […]
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Young? Yes. But Shelby freshman QB fires up scoreboard in win over Lexington
LEXINGTON — Brayden DeVito isn’t old enough to drive himself home after a Shelby football practice. But the 15-year-old freshman quarterback has already learned to drive opposing defenses crazy. All the 5-foot-9, 150-pound DeVito did Friday night in his first varsity start was complete 19 of 29 passes for 401 yards and four TDs in […]