Listen for the “Super hero” theme music this season from Plymouth’s Big Red marching band. The jazziness of “Spiderman” will also be played at some of the upcoming events in Shiloh and Plymouth this summer. At the Shiloh Ox Roast, the marching band paraded through the festivities. They also perform at the Plymouth Fireman’s and […]
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Jane Derr
Jane Derr, 82, of Ashland, died Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at The Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Born November 12, 1930 in Philippi, WV, she was the daughter of Albert and Lena (Cornwell) Grimm. Jane was a member at First United Methodist Church where she was active with the church choir and volunteered at Samaritan Hospital. […]
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Kimball claims first at Honda Indy 200
Mid-Ohio Motor Sports Course The sound of engines faded from the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course following the Honda Indy 200 on Sunday. The event resulted in a win for Charlie Kimball, No. 83, of Chip Ganassi Racing. The victory was also one for Honda engines with all three top finishing cars carrying Honda engines. Kimball’s […]
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Lexington prepares for festival
The village of Lexington seeks to repeat the success of the Bicentennial Birthday Bash held on July 31 for the upcoming Lexington Blueberry Festival, set to occur on August 15 – 18. At Monday night’s council meeting, Mayor Parkison commended councilman, Tony Vero, for the effort he contributed to the bash, which rounded up approximately 200 […]
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Hard work pays off at equine events
Many hours of hard work and focus begin to pay off as Richland County’s junior fair members began to compete in equine events. Young competitors were showing their horses as part of the “skill” events in the north arena and riders galloped through barrels and poles during the morning “speed” events. Skill events are based […]
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Officials mark bicentennial at Richland County Fair
On August 5, Commissioners Ed Olsen, Gary Utt, Tim Wert, along with State Representative Mark Romanchuk – District 2 and State Senator Larry Obhof – District 22 marked the Richland County’s bicentennial at the Richland County Fair. The mid-day ceremony in Fairhaven Hall featured proclamations from Romanchuk and Obhof, honoring the county for reaching the […]
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Sports, history, and changes
I have spent the last 25 years covering sports in North Central Ohio and longer than that watching and appreciating sports of all kind. However, I also love history and have studied it from a young age. I also like to combine those two likes and wonder what if? Doug Ute is the best basketball […]
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StarTek attributes award to new culture, new attitude
“We are up for several awards this year,” said Tom Luther, Site Director at StarTek Inc. Located at 850 West Fourth Street, Mansfield, StarTek provides technical support and billing questions for several major clients. Considered along with over 300 other companies, Star Tek was nominated by IQPC (International Quality Productive Center) and awarded Best-In-Class Call […]
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Richland County Fair: Monday
Riding Fair rides Red tractors Riding along Quilt prizes Quilt On horseback Mulgrew’s fair food Judging Green tractor Garrett Combs show alpacas at the fair on Sunday afternoon. His sister is also showing. Family at the fair Fair rides Fair food Facepainting Face paint pose Eating Detailed build At the fair
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Barefoot runner follows Johnny Appleseed’s footsteps
EventMap of the run route By the time Zach McCardel was running this year’s Tough Mudder, barefoot, there were moments he realized that running without shoes gave him a clear advantage. McCardel didn’t have to duct tape footwear to his ankles for fear he’d lose shoes in the thick mud trenches. And he responded to […]