NOME, Alaska — Matthew Failor was in perfect position for another Top 10 finish in the famed Iditarod sled dog race across Alaska. But the 42-year-old Mansfield native was also in perfect position to help a disconsolate young musher, who saw one of his dogs die about 650 miles into the nearly 1,000-mile race from […]
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Mansfield native Matthew Failor nearing finish of his 12th Iditarod Sled Dog Race
Editor’s note: Richland Source is posting daily updates on Mansfield native Matthew Failor’s efforts at the 2024 Iditarod Sled Dog Race, which began March 3. Updates post daily at 8 a.m. and may be updated during the day. (UPDATE: Matthew Failor crossed the finish line in Nome at 5:28 p.m. AKDT, finishing 13th among 38 […]
Ready, set mush: Mansfield native has big hopes for 2024 Iditarod race
WILLOW, ALASKA — Matthew Failor has a lot more responsibilities these days than when he mushed in his first Iditarod Sled Dog Race more than a decade ago. — Husband to Liz, whom he married in 2020. — Father to Theo, born just eight months ago. — Business owner of Alaskan Husky Adventures, which provides […]
Eagle Scout project installs benches at Brookside West Park
ASHLAND — Reed Poorman was the only one in Boy Scout Troop No. 214 to become an Eagle Scout this year. The 12-year Scout said completing an Eagle Scout project completes a long and difficult challenge. According to the Boy Scouts of America website, to earn the honor, a Scout must receive 21 badges — […]
Family-friendly fall fun planned Oct. 21 at Hazel Willis Woods
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — Are you looking for some FANGtastic fall fun that will ensure all the BOOS and GHOULS in your family have a SPOOKtacular time? Then it would be a GRAVE mistake to miss Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) October Conservation Chat: The Not So Spooky Forest. The event will take place […]