Earlier this summer, four local divers from Lexington attended a diving camp in Indiana. While there, they were able to develop and refine their diving techniques and skills. These young teenagers have aspirations to go to college with a diving scholarship. They continue to dive on a daily basis throughout the summer. Brooke Dingess, Ty […]
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14th Tim Hess golf scramble offers opportunity to give
This year’s 14th annual Tim Hess Memorial Golf Scramble will be held on July 20 at the Shelby Country Club. The proceeds of the golf scramble will go directly to the Tim Hess Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund. This scholarship has benefited many Shelby graduates and will continue helping Shelby seniors that plan to go to […]
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CrossFit trainer to enter international competition
“We use the body the way it’s meant to be use,” said Roy Leedy. Leedy’s philosophy on CrossFit training has earned him ninth place in the world in his age bracket. He’s fifty-six, and he’s going to California next week for an international competition in his age bracket. He added, “It’s high intensity movement, body […]
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Nelson to represent the US in first Junior Olympic boxing team to the Ukraine
Chaise Nelson’s goal is to be a member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Boxing team. And he is literally fighting his way to the goal. The 15-year-old Junior World Team Open Champion recently returned from the 2013 Junior Olympic National Championships where he won the silver medal by a split decision. Nelson, whose given names […]
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Golf Tournament to benefit military families
Mansfield Lahm Military Families (MLMF) is hosting a Scholarship Golf Tournament in September. The tournament will be held at the Shelby Country Club, located at 3885 Laser Road in Shelby, on Friday, September 6. The entrance fee for participation in the tournament is $70 per person and proceeds will go towards the MLMF Scholarship Fund […]
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Local fisherman shares some flavorful information
“There is something about getting the fish at the end of a pole,” said Mike Clark who is originally from Ashland County. Clark taught himself how to fish at a young age. He fishes for recreation and for food, in and around Richland County, because he is usually working within the county. His favorite spots […]
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Newhope Charities 15th Annual Golf Outing scheduled in July
The 15th Annual Newhope Charities Golf Outing is coming up Fri., July 19, 2013, at the Pebble Creek Golf Club in Lexington. The cost is $340 per team or $85 per golfer. The deadline to register is July 8. Those who register and pay by June 28 will receive the Early Bird Special Discount of […]
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Whippet 5K draws runners
“We had 144 participants, which is a huge turnout for the event,” said Diana DeLauder, sister of organizer Bob DeLauder. Despite unpleasant weather conditions on Saturday morning, runners and walkers were enthusiastic throughout the race. Participants were eager to get the race started. “I have run this 5K three or four times and my best […]
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Ontario 5K brings large crowd
Day two of Ontario’s 4th of July Festival kicked off with the annual Ontario Liberty 5K this morning at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Ontario High School. The event featured 187 registered runners, along with many other unregistered runners who also participated. The top three male finishers were Joe Davis (16:31), Brett Cortelletti (16:39), […]
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Liederkranz soccer team faces Cleveland
Team Mansfield Liederkranz S.C. took on Polonia S.C. of Cleveland on Sunday afternoon and fell to the northern invaders. The Cleveland team was a formidable opponent with a 6-1 record to Mansfield’s 0-4. Both teams are Second Division teams in the Lake Erie Soccer League. Liederkranz made the first goal attempt of the game, but […]