MANSFIELD — The Phoenix Brewing Company is preparing to release its second high gravity beer since the state removed the cap on the 12-percent ABV limit. Prior to House Bill 37, beer made and sold in Ohio could not exceed an ABV of 12 percent. Since the end of August, craft breweries like the Phoenix […]
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Native Son: Finding the Schrack Mill at Malabar Farm
A trip to Malabar Farm State Park is always like opening the pages of history. The most frequently read chapters in the book are about how this place was an exciting hub of activity in the years from 1939 to 1956: when national attention was pointed at Louis Bromfield because of his best-selling books and […]
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Lex tops Madison in OT
MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — On an otherwise forgettable evening, Dana Shoulders hit a shot to remember. Lexington’s senior forward connected on a game-tying 3-pointer with 1:21 remaining in regulation and the Minutemen escaped with a 51-49 win at Madison on Friday. “Dana was struggling a little bit tonight,” Lex coach Scott Hamilton said. “We took […]
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Ashland nips Clear Fork in OCC opener
BELLVILLE – After knocking down four 3-pointers in the season opening win against Sandusky, sophomore Garrett Denbow continued his hot outside shooting with six more 3’s in Ashland’s Friday night win at Clear Fork. Denbow totaled 20 points as the Arrows opened their Ohio Cardinal Conference slate with a 57-49 victory. The Arrows led by […]
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Raising Christmas trees a life choice for Bellville farmers
BELLVILLE — For Kevin and Debbie Kleer, growing Christmas trees is not an environmental duty, it’s life. Kleerview Farms, owned and operated by a husband and wife team in Bellville’s outskirts, is home to thousands of conifers, 65 head of cattle and seven reindeers. Debbie said the 230-acre farm, 18 of which are cultivated for Christmas […]
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Ashland, Loudonville, Mapleton students win big at state cosmetology contest
ASHLAND — Cosmetology students from Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center (ACWHCC) had a banner day on Nov. 21 as they participated in the National Association of Beauticians annual State Beauty School Student Competition in Columbus. Five ACWHCC seniors walked away with five first place awards in the contest which showcased talents of high school students […]
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Galion students focus on community service projects
GALION – Community service has become a focus for students and staff in the Galion City School District. Many of those projects have been well documented like the Socktober fundraiser and the current campaign to raise funds for the Humane Society serving Crawford County. However, there are many smaller service programs taking place in the […]
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Richland Co. authorities seek public help in finding fugitive
MANSFIELD — Mansfield-area authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in apprehending Dustin Daniel, who is wanted on a Richland County Common Pleas Court warrant for violating the terms of his probation. Daniel’s’ original charge is Carrying a Concealed Weapon, a felony of the 4th degree. He was convicted of this crime in 2008 and […]
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Metal For Miracles to play at Belcher’s House of Rock on Dec. 10
MANSFIELD — The inaugural Metal for Miracles concert will take place on Dec. 10 at Belcher’s House of Rock at 8 p.m. “It’s going to be our first annual toy drive,” said Adam Matthews, the creator of the event. “I wanted to get this going, kind of like a fail safe for the community.” Matthews, […]
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Mansfield seeks to update taxicab ordinance
MANSFIELD — Mansfield intends to update and modernize its taxicab ordinance. “We approached the law director’s office to replace the old taxicab ordinance that was formed in the 1950s,” Assistant Police Chief Keith Porch told Mansfield council. “We want to bring it up to times and modernize it.” The proposed bill is in close alignment […]