MARION — Shelby’s dazzling football season rolled through St. Mary’s Memorial with the usual suspects playing their usual roles in Friday night’s Division IV regional semifinal. Then there was senior defensive back/slotback Brady Hill. The 5-foot-10, 155-pounder is easy to overlook among the towering Whippets. But he consistently stung the Roughriders on both sides of […]
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Hillsdale hammers Carey, advances to regional final
MARENGO — As he concluded his postgame press conference, first-year Carey coach Jon Mershman glanced over his shoulder and gestured toward Hillsdale’s Kyle Martin. “I’ll take him on my team,” Mershman said of Hillsdale’s two-way lineman. “He kicked our butts all night.” The 6-foot-3, 250-pound Martin and his linemates dominated from start to finish as […]
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Costly turnovers end Ashland’s season with 28-7 loss to Massillon
WOOSTER – Penalties and turnovers were a costly combination for the Ashland Arrows Friday night. Coughing up three fumbles, including one in the end zone, was too much to overcome as Massillon topped the Arrows 28-7 in the Division II, Region 7 semifinal at Wooster’s Follis Field. “When you’re playing good people in these situations, […]
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Bellevue hands Clear Fork first loss in regional semifinals
MANSFIELD — It took 576 minutes over 12 weeks in a season that began in the searing heat of August and ended in the bitter cold of November. But the minutes and weeks of the 2017 season created memories of a record-setting 11-1 season that will last a lifetime for the Clear Fork Colts. Bellevue, […]
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Mansfield’s Hamilton Insurance Group expands with Gahanna location
MANSFIELD – A locally owned insurance agency announced an expansion this week that will allow them to better serve the Columbus market. The Hamilton Insurance Group, 1669 Lexington Ave., acquired the O’Dell Insurance Agency of Gahanna, Ohio. “It’s a big deal for us because it grows our agency and brings new products and services to […]
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Ashland Chamber award winners appreciate membership, encourage engagement
ASHLAND — The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce President Barbie Lange presented three awards at the 2017 annual meeting on Nov. 3. A Spirit of the Chamber award was presented to one individual and one business, while The Jim Lingenfelter Service Award was given to a married couple. Sutton Bank Business Development Officer Renee Steinmetz […]
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Manns, Stover, Armitage & Valentine top All-OCC Football team
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior’s Jornell Manns, Lexington’s Cade Stover and Ashland’s Scott Valentine were the top honorees when the Ohio Cardinal Conference released its all-league awards on Friday morning. Manns, who is committed to attend Minnesota, cracked the 1,000-yard barrier and was also a fine receiving threat out of the backfield. His play helped lead […]
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Veterans celebrated at Mansfield Area Y breakfast
MANSFIELD — The new basketball court at the Mansfield YMCA was noisy and happy Friday morning. “We annually do a veterans’ breakfast,” said Cristen Gilbert, CEO and president at the YMCA. “It’s open the community, not just YMCA members. It’s our way to open our doors to veterans and thank them for their service.” Gilbert […]
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LIGHTS OUT: National Electric Supply to close after 104 years in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – After more than a century in Mansfield, National Electric Supply plans to close. Co-owner Jim Snyder says the 104-year-old business will permanently close later this year because of the “economy” and “the way sales were going.” “Nothing lasts forever. There’s always a last time for everything,” said the longtime business owner. “It’s […]
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Ashland University hoping to avoid letdown against Saginaw Valley
ASHLAND — If ever there was a trap game, this is it. Ashland University, fresh off an emotional 34-31 walk-off win over Division II heavyweight Grand Valley State and ahead of Sunday’s playoff announcement, hosts Saginaw Valley State in the regular season finale Saturday at Jack Miller Stadium. With a win, the Eagles (9-1, 8-0) […]