ONTARIO, Ohio — A little foul trouble didn’t seem to bother Ontario’s Nashail Shelby during the Richland Source NOL-OCC Challenge. Shelby, the Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, scored 40 points as the Warriors picked up wins over Lexington and Madison to improve to 4-3 on the season. The 5-foot-9 sophomore had 13 points and […]
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Two hurt in two-car crash that backs up U.S. 30
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Two people were hurt in a two-car accident on U.S. 30 eastbound on Monday afternoon. Two individuals went to the hospital and traffic backed up for approximately an hour on Monday afternoon. Authorities say a 2000 Camaro coming onto the highway from the East Longview ramp slid into a four-door SUV, causing […]
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Broadway star Jenni Barber helps budding performers sharpen their skills
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield native Jenni Barber helped local students sharpen their acting and singing skills during a master class at St. Peter’s High School on Monday morning. The New York City-based Broadway star coached four St. Pete’s students and one Ontario student while they performed in front of an audience of fellow students, local […]
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Second person dies in Shelby double-shooting
SHELBY, Ohio – George Johnston died on Saturday night after investigators say he shot and killed his wife, Carol, in a murder/suicide at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Details of the incident, including the names of the victims, were made available Monday morning in a Shelby Police Department news release. After being flown by helicopter […]
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Clear Fork graduate to play with Akron band in Potato Bowl
BELLVILLE, Ohio – Richland County will be represented this week when Clear Fork graduate Sydney Wyatt travels to Idaho as a member of the University of Akron marching band. The Zips’ marching band, “Ohio’s Pride,” will serve as the musical representative for the university’s football team when it faces off against Utah State at Albertsons Stadium […]
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Two Cousins feeds first responders for Christmas
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Two Cousins Pizza’s annual Feed the Forces event promises to keep the bellies full for local first responders over the holidays. The fifth-annual pizza-making marathon is the first Feed the Forces under the charge of Andy McIntyre, who became sole owner of Two Cousins in June. McIntyre has been working at the […]
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Cunfer home protected by 600 guardian angels
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Carl Cunfer, the retired Pastor of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Mansfield, decorates his home for Christmas in a very special way each year. This year his home is watched over by 600 beautiful guardian angels. “In addition to all the angels, I have five Christmas trees decorated. Each tree has a […]
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Mansfield council objects to renewal of Corner HideOut Bar’s liquor license
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Safety concerns have prompted Mansfield City Council to pass a resolution that formally objects to the renewal of a liquor permit for Theresa Stephens of Corner HideOut Bar, located at 189 Wood St. As stated in the resolution, “Said applicant has operated said liquor permit business in a manner that demonstrates a […]
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Norwalk pulls away from Lexington
MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — It may have been a loss, but first-year Lexington coach Brian Thompson can live with it. Lady Lex gave highly-regarded Norwalk all it could handle for the better part of three quarters before falling 60-45 in the Richland Source NOL-OCC Challenge at Madison Middle School on Saturday. Norwalk’s victory, coupled with […]
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Second-half surge sends Ontario past Madison
MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — If Ontario wants to see a replay of its come-from-behind 58-46 win over Madison, maybe Kidron Stamper can host a watch party. Stamper, a senior at Ontario, hit a half-court shot to win a 55-inch television between games at the Richland Source NOL-OCC Challenge at Madison Middle School on Saturday, then […]