They say write what you know, but they also say rules are made to be broken. For longtime comic strip writer/artist Tom Batiuk, baseball is a major part of his “Crankshaft” strip even though the Akron native admits he isn’t a big fan of the national pastime. “It was an interesting choice because I know […]
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Pulitzer Prize winner shares tales of corruption in the City of Brotherly Love
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Wendy Ruderman admitted to being a little distracted Thursday evening during her appearance at Ashland University, but it was only because she cares so much about her work. Ruderman’s confessed distraction was the result of breaking news related to her recently released book, “Busted: A Tale of Corruption and Betrayal in […]
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Volunteers handing out books Wednesday for World Book Night
If you see someone handing out books at an area restaurant or grocery store Wednesday night, there is no cause for alarm. More than 25,000 volunteers across the country will take to the streets Wednesday night to hand out specially-printed paperbacks as part of World Book Night 2014. While many Americans, including World Book Night […]
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Former U.S. Sen. Voinovich addresses debt, partnerships for reviving cities
Drawing on his nearly five decades in Ohio politics, former U.S. Sen. George Voinovich addressed national security, the future of Cleveland and national debt before an audience of Ashland University students and community members Monday at Ashland University’s Ashbrook Center. Voinovich, 77, holds the honor of having been elected to the most public offices of […]
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Spring cleaning: Officials launch 18th Earth Stewardship Celebration.
Springtime is cleaning time, but not just in your home. As the rugged winter of 2013-2014 finally comes to an end, the snow is melting to reveal that the great outdoors is in need of a cleanup as well, and everyone can help. Thursday morning, several Richland County officials gathered in the Regional Planning Commission […]
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‘The Phoenix Show’ rises from the ‘Frozen’ ashes of winter at Lexington High School
While the cold winds were blowing outside Saturday night, 13 Lexington High School students were entertaining the audience who braved the winter weather with songs from “Frozen” and other movies and musicals. Mother Nature played a huge role in shaping “The Phoenix Show” that played out on the Lexington High School stage in performances Saturday […]
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Reformatory to play host to 2014 NCO Home and Garden Show this weekend
More than 70 vendors will put their goods and services on display this weekend during the 2014 NCO Home and Garden Show at the historic Mansfield Reformatory. Presented by the Building and Industry Association of North Central Ohio, the show is open 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on […]