MIFFLIN — A village councilwoman was suspended Thursday evening at Mifflin’s crowded first meeting of the year. Philene Craig, a newly elected councilwoman, claimed Joyce Amos of engaging in disorderly conduct “for the name calling of residents of this village on a Facebook page.” Craig, who happens to be the wife of Fred Craig, also […]
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Growing mindfulness education & content creation firm names new president and COO
MANSFIELD — Mind Body Align recently promoted two of its leaders just as the company prepares to launch multiple new mindfulness-based educational e-learning products. Operations Director Jennifer Blue was named president and Linda Snyder was promoted to chief operating officer. After serving as operations director for four years, Blue will lead the organization as it […]
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Lucas votes to put new bond issue on the ballot
LUCAS — Lucas Local Schools will have a bond issue on the May primary ballot for the construction of a new K-12 school building. The 37-year, $27 million bond issue would cover the projected local share for the project, according to estimates from architectural firm Garmann Miller. The new property tax would be approximately 9 […]
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Crawford County partnership sends free books to kids with COVID
BUCYRUS — If you test positive for COVID-19, you’ll likely get a call from your local health department. If you’re a child in Crawford County, you’ll also get a free book. Crawford Reads 20 has partnered with Crawford County Public Health to mail books to every resident 12 and under who tests positive for the […]
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Shelby’s Brennan Armstrong to return for a 5th season as QB at Virginia
SHELBY — Shelby High School graduate Brennan Armstrong will return to the University of Virginia for a fifth season, he announced on his Instagram page on Thursday. The Cavaliers’ quarterback had a spectacular season in 2021. He ranked second nationally in passing average and was listed among the nation’s top college QBs. He led UVA […]
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4th-quarter surge sends Lady Lex past Madison
LEXINGTON — Lady Lex was virtually flawless for the final eight minutes Thursday night. Lexington outscored Madison 13-4 in the fourth quarter, pulling away for a 38-26 Ohio Cardinal Conference win at Lexington High School. Lexington opened the fourth quarter on an 11-0 run. Madison didn’t score its first points of the period until Addyson […]
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Avita expands COVID-19 testing with help from Ohio National Guard
ONTARIO — Avita Health System announced Thursday it’s expanding PCR COVID-19 rapid testing at Ontario and Galion Hospitals with the help of the Ohio National Guard. The expanded days and hours will start on Friday, Jan. 14 and extend through Jan. 28. Ontario Hospital will provide testing appointments Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to […]
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No dumping: Richland County to employ environmental enforcement officer
MANSFIELD — Richland County will soon have an environmental enforcement officer. The Richland County Solid Waste Management Authority board on Wednesday approved the hiring of an environmental officer, which would help reduce illegal dumping throughout the county. In late November, solid waste district authority Director Eddie Hale told county commissioners he planned to visit townships […]
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All Hands On Deck: Ashland’s recent success a testament to program’s depth
ASHLAND — Even without one of the top wrestlers in the state, Ashland acquitted itself admirably. The short-handed Arrows won their record-setting fifth consecutive J.C. Gorman Invitational team title over the weekend at Mansfield Senior, edging Medina Buckeye by the thinnest of margins. Ashland finished with 221 points to Buckeye’s 219. What’s more, the Arrows […]
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The Golden Burrito offers drive-thru Mexican fare
MANSFIELD — Cirílo Martinez knows there’s no such thing as a perfect dish. But he’s determined that every meal served at The Golden Burrito be as close as possible. “It can’t be perfect, but it bothers me if it’s not the best,” said Martinez, who owns the area’s only non-chain drive-thru Mexican restaurant. Martinez opened […]