LEXINGTON — Lexington graduate Ron Robinson Jr. has always been interested in “making stuff.” It started with illustrations. During his childhood, the Canton native discovered he had a knack for drawing. “I was a bit of an introvert, so that was kind of my way of getting out and connecting with people through the artwork […]
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TGI Friday’s officially opens in grand fashion
ONTARIO — TGI Friday’s on Lexington-Springmill Road was the place to be on Monday night. The restaurant held its grand opening giving the people of Richland County an “extra day to party on Leap Day,” according to the company’s flier. The list of events included a red carpet, a ribbon cutting with the Richland Chamber […]
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Crawford Co. releases February indictments
BUCYRUS — Fifteen individuals were indicted in February by the Crawford County Grand Jury, according to prosecutor Matt Crall. The indictments were released on Monday. According to the list, Bucyrus resident Leslie Douglas, 49, was placed on a $500,000 bond for two third-degree drug trafficking felonies. Douglas is being defended by attorney Brian Gernert. Galion […]
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St. Peter’s wins academic challenge division
MANSFIELD — St. Peter’s won a division and Ontario was runner-up during a recent Winter High School Academic Challenge Tournament at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. There were 36 teams from high schools in Richland, Ashland, Crawford, Morrow, Seneca and Wayne counties participating in the event sponsored by the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. The competition […]
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Lex freshman makes waves at state meet
LEXINGTON, Ohio — The bright lights and big stage didn’t seem to bother Alli McFarland. Lexington’s freshman swimmer felt right at home at the state’s showcase event. McFarland, the Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, finished 13th in the 100 yard breaststroke at the state swimming and diving tournament over the weekend. She also helped […]
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RiCI warden lauds law enforcement after gun scare
MANSFIELD — Three law enforcement entities were lauded Monday for their respective roles in thwarting a potential gun incident at Richland County Correctional Institution last September. The Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Richland County Prosecutors office and the Richland Correctional Institution senior investigators were acknowledged for identifying and detaining a suspect after he threw contraband, […]
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Young Entrepreneurs make elevator pitch
MANSFIELD – Students from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA! Richland) learned a new approach to an old discipline during a recent meeting. Students gave their elevator pitches to Nancy Them from Toastmasters, who provided feedback, suggestions and coaching. Students were given 30 seconds to perfect their pitch while riding in a real elevator. The practice […]
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Mansfield Sr. student one of Ohio’s top musicians
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior High orchestra director Alicia Tremmel describes Colin Henley in two simple sentences. “He’s just wonderful,” she said. “He’s a dear.” Henley, widely regarded as one of the most talented high school musicians in the state, will be in his familiar role as principal chair viola when the Cleveland Youth Orchestra performs […]
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Galion student qualifies for 2nd straight Scripps Regional Spelling Bee
GALION – Galion City School District sixth grader Regin Kuehlman will be one of 55 students competing in the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee at Ohio University March 19. Qualifying for this event has been a long process, and it’s the second straight year she’s accomplished that feat. Kuehlman competed in the district-wide spelling bee and […]
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Galion’s Summer earns Believe, Achieve, Succeed Award
GALION – Galion Intermediate School teacher Bryan Summer was selected the district’s first recipient of the Believe, Achieve, Succeed Award. The Believe, Achieve, Succeed Award program is designed to recognize teachers and staff members who are going beyond the call of duty to make a positive impact on the lives of students. Staff members are […]