NORWALK, Ohio — The Richland Source NOL-OCC Challenge will be a homecoming of sorts for Steve Gray, but Norwalk’s coach isn’t expecting anyone to roll out the red carpet for him. The four-game, two-day showcase, which will pit Ohio Cardinal Conference members Lexington and Madison against Northern Ohio League opponents Ontario and Norwalk, will take […]
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Addict seeks fresh start at Catalyst Life Services
Tucked away behind office parks, backed by a line of trees, is an unassuming building that is transforming people’s lives. The one-of-a-kind facility in Richland County, New Beginnings is a co-ed, non-medical residential treatment facility for individuals suffering from substance use disorders, specializing in treatment for pregnant women. It’s a home away from home; maybe […]
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Local ‘Star Wars’ fans share opinions of record-breaking film
MANSFIELD, Ohio – To no one’s surprise, the Force was strong with “Star Wars” last weekend, breaking nearly every major box office record imaginable. According to a report from Forbes.com, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” brought in a galactic $247 million over the weekend — $9 million more than the original estimate. Either way, it is […]
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Madison using Richland Source NOL-OCC Challenge as postseason preview
MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Richland Source NOL-OCC Challenge is more than a battle for conference bragging rights. Next week’s four-team event, which includes Ohio Cardinal Conference members Madison and Lexington and Northern Ohio League constituents Ontario and Norwalk, is a Division II postseason preview. Lexington, Ontario and Norwalk have been regulars in the Division […]
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Clear Fork BOE proposes 2 new school buildings
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Two new elementary school buildings will be decided by voters in the Clear Fork school district during the March 15 primary election. After months of discussions and public meetings, the district’s board of education announced its decision to put a measure on the ballot at a meeting Tuesday night. The board sought […]
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Clear Fork sophomore a budding artist
BELLVILLE, Ohio – As Christmas music fell from the speakers inside Brumby’s Coffeehouse and Pizzeria recently, Clear Fork sophomore Chauntzy Schuiling sipped on a vanilla latte and sat by one of the shop’s windows. Fittingly, those windows display her latest work. Her paintings include the Grinch, a pizza, and coffee, among other items, with “Merry […]
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Lex students help burn victim’s Christmas wish come true
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Fifth graders at Lexington Eastern Elementary School are helping make a young girl’s Christmas wish come true. Earlier this month, students in Jessica Duffey and Kayla Heimann’s classes created Christmas cards for Safyre Terry, an 8-year-old who was badly burned when she and her relatives were victims of an arson attack two […]
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Shelby community answers police call for Christmas presents
SHELBY, Ohio — Members of the Shelby community have enthusiastically responded to the Shelby Police Department’s request for Christmas presents, which will be given to local families in need. Over the past few weeks, people have piled presents under the Christmas tree in the police station’s lobby. “The response has been great,” Police Chief Lance Combs […]
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Crawford County sets record 399 indictments in 2015
BUCYRUS, Ohio — Crawford County Prosecutor Matthew Crall has announced the indictments of 39 new cases from the December Grand Jury. Nineteen of those cases are directly related to drug abuse. The 39 indictments brings the total number of indictments for 2015 to 399 indictments. In 2014, the grand juries of Crawford County indicated 258 […]
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Resolution would honor local Bataan Death March survivor
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Legislation has been introduced in the Ohio Senate to honor the legacy of one of Mansfield’s greatest military personalities. Lieutenant Colonel Albert L. Allen, Jr. Statate Senator Larry Obhof (R-Medina) hopes to designate a portion of I-71 in Richland County as the “Lieutenant Colonel Albert L. Allen, Jr. Memorial Highway.” “Lieutenant Colonel […]