“The team’s attitude, work ethic, incentive to learn, and synergism are the strengths of the team,” stated Ontario head tennis coach Tom Pawsey. The girl’s tennis program at Ontario High School welcomes fresh faces for the upcoming season, having graduated eight seniors last year. “This is the youngest team I’ve ever coached,” noted Pawsey. In […]
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Acupuncture: getting to the point
Trends are showing an increase in the field of acupuncture, the number of doctors beginning practices or implementing forms of treatment into their practice.The the number of individuals seeking acupuncture as an alternative approach to relieving headaches, nausea or stress is also increasing. This 2,000 year old form of traditional Chinese medicine is based on […]
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Traffic a concern in Lexington this week
Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course Lexington Blueberry Fesitval LEXINGTON–Lexington will see an influx of visitors during mid-August when the village hosts its annual Blueberry Festival. During that same weekend, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course will host a NASCAR event. The festival, which will be held on August 15-18, is expected to draw about 20,000 people and the […]
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Ontario boys soccer team building on the basics
“We’re building on the soft spots from last year and looking to be a lot more competitive this season,” stated Ontario boys’ soccer coach Greg Fraley. The team welcomes back eight returning starters, having graduated only three starters from the previous year. Although the program lacks a junior varsity team, it has grown from last […]
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Olympic fun had at the fair
Competition was tough, quick and determined, and that was just the eight year old’s and under class. Thursday afternoon the Richland County Show Arena was transformed into an Olympic stadium. Competitors from all over Richland County brought their strength, speed and giggles to the games. Sponsored by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) and organized […]
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Ontario volleyball team anticipates NOL
As with the other Ontario High School sports, the Lady Warriors volleyball team anticipates the start of their new season in a new league—the Northern Ohio League (NOL). “We will be facing some very good teams. Being a shorter team, we have to work on our passing and serving along with our defensive skills to […]
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Gallo to fill vacancy of Republican Ontario Council-at-Large position
ONTARIO—Members of the Ontario Precinct Committee of the Richland County Republican Party met on Thursday evening to determine a replacement for the Republican Ontario-at-Large position. The position was vacated by Charlotte Hellinger on July 31, 2013 and on Thursday was filled by Eddie Gallo. Gallo, of Spring Village Lane in the city of Ontario, currently […]
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First Lutheran Church yard sale to benefit youth groups
“Our first day was wonderful,” said Becky Sarbach, Senior Youth Group Leader at First English Lutheran Church on Park Avenue. Sarbach added,”We raised $1,400 in one day.” The church is holding its fourth annual yard sale in the parking lot adjacent to the church building this weekend. The sale started Thursday morning and will run […]
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Art in Central Park returns for the 10th year
In conjunction with the National Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Celebration, Art in Central Park will take place on Saturday, August 10 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Central Park in downtown Mansfield. This is the tenth year that Mansfield has participated in this celebration of the historic Lincoln Highway that starts in New York City […]
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Zumba dance fitness brings Latin flair to parks program
High energy fitness training that burns calories, gets your heart rate up, increases strength and doesn’t seem like exercise at all? Seem too good to be true? It’s not, it’s real, it’s Zumba! Zumba, one of the fastest growing fitness workouts, has all the elements to get you in shape fast and have fun doing […]