ASHLAND — Firelands Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the winners of its Co-op Month Madness Contest, which was held in October as part of National Co-op Month. Cooperative members who entered the contest had their name placed into a random drawing for a chance to win an OSU tailgating package valued at $200, plus […]
Zac Hiser
Head of Newsroom Product at Richland Source. Lifelong Cleveland sports fan who also enjoys marketing, history, camping, comedy, local music & living in Mansfield with my wonderful family.
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Record-setting stars fueling Hillsdale’s historic run
JEROMESVILLE – For years there have been whispers about what the 2024 Hillsdale football team could become. Led by an offensive core that has assembled a full-blown assault on the program’s record books, those whispers have turned to roars this fall. The Falcons (11-1) are headed into the regional semifinals for the sixth time since […]
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GALLERY: Newsroom After Hours Hip-Hop Halloween
MANSFIELD — A.P. The Kidd, Devy Kay, Thuh Koz and DJ Dro Jack headlined Richland Source’s Hip-Hop Halloween show on Friday, Nov. 1. Attendees showed up in costumes and enjoyed free beer and food from Phoenix Brewing Co. and Doc’s Deli. Potent Studios provided lights, visuals and a spooky installation. Ohio Social Sports brought games […]
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Controversial books are the subject of Nov. 18 event at Cleo Redd Fisher Museum in Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum continues its Speaker Series on Monday,Nov. 18 with Challenged, Banned or Burned: Reactions to Controversial Books. Negative public reaction to controversial texts goes back centuries, even pre-dating the European printing press. Professor and Librarian John T. Rasel from Cuyahoga Community College will present an overview of censorship from […]
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Orrville man killed, U.S. 30 closed for 2 hours after crash between a pick-up & semi-truck
SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP — An Orrville man was killed after a Tuesday afternoon crash at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Kohler Road (Township Road 129), according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Adam Sartin, 41, of Orrville, was the right front passenger in the Toyota pickup truck and sustained fatal injuries […]
Posted inBoys Basketball
Ashland’s Denbow selected in NBA G League Draft after long hoops journey
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since this story was published, Garrett Denbow messaged the Source and confirmed that he has made the San Diego Clippers G League roster. He said he will be in uniform this Friday when the team opens its season at home against the Rip City Remix (affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers). ASHLAND — […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: To rototill or no-till, that is the question
Suppose you had asked me whether or not you should rototill or no-till; I would not have hesitated to tell you that no-till is the best, “Period. End of story.” I was asked that question recently by a reader and a friend again. As I have studied this issue over the years, I have changed […]
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Crestview High School announces 1st quarter honor roll
OLIVESBURG — Crestview High School has announced its honor roll from the first quarter of the 2024-25 school year. Seniors ALL A’s ALL A’s & B’s Juniors ALL A’s ALL A’s & B’s Sophomores ALL A’s ALL A’s & B’s Freshmen ALL A’s ALL A’s & B’s
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Crestview scores 40 straight to overpower Mapleton
OLIVESBURG — Mapleton scored first and last, but Crestview scored 40 points in-between those touchdowns to earn a 40-14 Firelands Conference victory in Friday night’s regular-season finale at Olivesburg. The victory clinches a playoff berth for the Cougars. The Mounties jumped on top 7-0 midway through the first period, but Bransen Hider evened it with […]
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Shultz soaring in historic cross country season for Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE – A little more than four years ago at this time, a cross country course might have felt like foreign land to Tess Shultz. Today, the Loudonville senior has become such a dominant runner that her record-setting times put her on an island all by herself. Heading into high school, Shultz had plans to […]