LIMA — Mansfield Senior’s Amil Upchurch had just two points on Saturday. But his two clutch free throws with 44 seconds remaining in overtime proved to be the crucial, game-winning points in a tense, 61-59 road victory at Lima Senior. Coach Marquis Sykes is watching his young squad gain confidence, and this victory will certainly […]
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Carey thunders past Coldwater to Division VI state title
CANTON — Carey out-Careyed itself Saturday afternoon at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. The Blue Devils, who have relied on a massive offensive line and the powerful running of 265-pound running back Jordan Vallejo all season, possessed the ball for an impossible 34 minutes and 34 seconds in a 26-14 win over […]
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Christmastime in the City returns to downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A beloved tradition returned to downtown Mansfield on Friday night. Christmastime in the City included horse-drawn carriage rides, live music and lighting the city’s massive Christmas tree. Local performers Jeffrey Boyd and Jody Odom Jr. both performed, accompanied by Sidney Brown on the keyboard. Acting Mayor David Falquette and Tommy Barnes of Mix […]
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Madison cosmetology students bring holiday cheer to domestic violence shelter residents
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Kelly Clements strolled around the classroom in a red-and-white, Santa-themed dress, a little boy with brown eyes and curly hair propped on her hip. Her classroom, normally reserved for adult medical assisting students, was decorated with Christmas stockings. A group of young children sat enraptured as another volunteer read them “The Night […]
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More than 1,000 Nativity Scenes on display at Southside Christian Church in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — More than 1,000 nativity scenes will be on display at Southside Christian Church in Mansfield during a pair of open houses on Sunday Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. each day. The church, located at 2055 Middle-Bellville, is displaying them for the fourth year, although last year’s display […]
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High Flyers: Marion Local pounds Newark Catholic to win record-setting 12th state title
CANTON — All those Sunday afternoon training sessions paid off for Marion Local quarterback Peyton Otte and his receiving corps. Otte completed 13-of-18 passes for 252 yards and three touchdowns as the Flyers won their record 12th state championship with a 42-7 win over Newark Catholic. Marion Local (16-0) relied heavily on its ground game […]
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The Christmas tradition of Toy Time began in Mansfield around 1934
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Richland Source in 2016. This was once the first fact of life in Mansfield: any kid who wants a bike should have one. That is why Toy Time was such an honored and loved undertaking for so many years. It started in the early 1930s when the […]
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Here are our staff’s favorite holiday songs — What are yours?
EDITOR’S NOTE: If you’d like to share your favorite holiday song, we’d like to hear it. Send us a link to your favorite tune, along with your name, what town you’re from, and why this song means something to you. Email it us at Larry@RichlandSource.com MANSFIELD — It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, […]
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Mansfield Senior’s Friday night roar echoes across the OCC
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior’s Maurice Ware threw down a monster dunk on Friday night that likely sent a shockwave across the Ohio Cardinal Conference. The Tygers are back on the prowl this season. The dunk, just two of Ware’s 30 career-high points, helped knock off defending league champion Wooster, 59-48, in the again-roaring confines of […]
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St. Edward tops Springfield, captures fifth big-school crown
CANTON — Danny Enovitch and his Lakewood St. Edward teammates made Springfield pay for every mistake Friday night at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Enovitch rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns and the opportunistic Eagles scored all their points off Springfield miscues in a 23-13 win in the Division I state championship game. […]