LEXINGTON — A brand new event will feature racing on the asphalt and dirt of a purpose-built track this weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Americas Rallycross (ARX) makes its Midwest debut during the Cooper Tires ARX of Mid-Ohio, June 8 and 9, in Lexington. Featuring 600 bhp cars launching from 0-60 mph in less […]
Posted inCrawford Source
Ohio 19 to close June 10-14 in Crawford County
BUCYRUS — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its weekly work schedule for District 3. As a result, Crawford County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: State Route 19 Closure State Route 19, just northwest of Parcher/Campell Rd., will close Monday, June 10, for a culvert replacement. The detour route for […]
Posted inWellness
Shelby GOLD program encourages, empowers female students
During her first week as a high school student, Jessie Bailey experienced an anxiety attack. The Shelby High School freshman found comfort in English teacher Jackie Duncan’s classroom, which has a cozy and mellow ambiance with its twinkle lights, bean bag chairs and other living room furniture and decor. Besides being a warm and welcoming […]
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Section of East Second Street closed for water main valve repairs
MANSFIELD — East Second Street from Bushnell Street to East Third Street is closed until the end of the workday Tuesday due to water main valve repairs. Construction signs are posted at the work site. No traffic will be permitted to pass. Traffic is advised to plan an alternate route to avoid possible delays. Any […]
Posted inOpen Source
Open Source Part 1: Life in West Park Shopping Center is no miracle
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is Part I of a two-part series in response to a reader-submitted question through Open Source, a platform where readers can submit questions to the staff. Reader Jesse Robinson asked, “Are there any plans for a commercial comeback of the West Park Shopping Center on Park Ave?” MANSFIELD — Amy Forrest […]
Posted inArea History
Richland Chronicles Chapter 20: Secret Family Club
Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in the 1800s and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. The books are available from Lintern for $25 a set, tax and shipping included. Each book is about […]
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D-Day 75 years later: Operation Overlord launches ‘beginning of the end’
President Franklin Roosevelt said Dec. 7, 1941 — the day Japanese forces bombed Pearl Harbor — was a date that would “live in infamy.” If that date marked one of the darkest days in U.S. history, then June 6, 1944, will be remembered by many as the beginning — the beginning of the end of […]
Posted inBaseball, Sports
High-flying Hillsdale Falcons ready for state baseball tournament debut
JEROMESVILLE —Music boomed from the loudspeaker sitting inside the third base dugout as players congregated in the outfield grass to shag fly balls. The most meaningful baseball game in program history was 48 hours away, but it was business as usual Wednesday afternoon at Hillsdale High School. If the Falcons were feeling any pressure, they […]
Posted inSoftball, Sports
Too wild to tame: Louisville topples Liberty Township Lakota East
Stretched out and finally snapped, Louisville put just enough pressure on Liberty Township Lakota East to earn a 14-10 victory in Ohio high school softball on June 5. If you would like to join in the action, download the Scorestream app today. This sports coverage is possible through the generous support of our members. To […]
Posted inObituaries
Janet R. Kilgore
Janet R. Kilgore, 79, of Lexington passed away at home on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.The daughter of Ralph and Vivian (Snyder) Kilgore, Janet was born in Mansfield and graduated from Lexington High School in 1958.In 1979 she co-owned Forrest Machine Products working 26 years until her retirement in 2004.She enjoyed traveling. Janet took European vacations, […]