LEXINGTON, Ohio — The Ohio State football-themed racing helmet Graham Rahal wore for Sunday’s Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio is in need of a new Buckeye leaf decal. A New Albany native and unapologetic Ohio State fan, Rahal took advantage of a late caution as he was pitting for the final time and held off […]
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Neos Dance Theatre’ ‘Ballet @ the Brickyard’ brings art live to downtown
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Neos Dance Theatre’s 2nd Annual “Ballet @ the Brickyard” was an outpouring of the arts in downtown Mansfield Saturday night. “Last weekend Mid-Ohio Opera performed right down the street and I heard nothing but rave reviews,” Bobby Wesner, Neos’ artistic director and co-founder, said. “So bravo to them. Tonight “Mary Poppins” is premiering […]
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St. Peter’s hosts soccer super scrimmage on opening day of practice
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Fall sports practice began in earnest Saturday morning for tens of thousands of high school athletes around the state. Several hundred of them were at Spartan Fields for a 16-team, 12-school boys soccer super scrimmage. “We’ve been hosting this for six or eight years now,” second-year athletic director Frank Gordon said. “It’s […]
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Re-enactors bring Plymouth’s past back to life
PLYMOUTH, Ohio — History was brought to life Saturday during the Plymouth Area Historical Society’s cemetery walk, which allowed participants to hear from re-enactors portraying some of Plymouth’s most prominent residents. Shirley Wolf, president of the Plymouth Area Historical Society, said this was the first cemetery walk the organization has held, and hopefully not the […]
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Dixon smashes course record, on pole for Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Scott Dixon won the 2014 Honda Indy 200 of Mid-Ohio from the rear of the grid. He’ll start up front when the green flag flies Sunday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Dixon, whose well-documented dominance at the 2.25-mile, 13-turn permanent road course has earned him the moniker “Master of Mid-Ohio,” shattered the […]
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Main Event Super Late Model Series headlines at Spitzer Motor Speedway
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Verizon IndyCar Series and it’s support races aren’t the only game in town this weekend. Race fans who prefer ovals to road courses can head to Spitzer Motor Speedway on Sunday for the third race weekend at the recently revived half-mile oval on the city’s north side. “It is a great […]
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Local musicians to lead worship music at Honda Indy 200
LEXINGTON, Ohio — In addition to the roaring sound of race cars zooming around the track, attendees of the Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course may also hear shouts of “amen” or “hallelujah” as part of the IndyCar Ministry‘s chapel service. This Sunday, Aug. 2, there will be two chapel services–one at […]
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Richland County Fair brings new entertainment, old favorites
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Over the last 165 years, the Richland County Fair has seen some major changes – especially at this year’s fair. But the elements of tradition and family fun will remain the same over the fair week beginning Aug. 9. “Everything you’ve come to know and love about the fair is still here,” […]
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New Japanese steakhouse offers sushi, hibachi meals
ONTARIO, Ohio — Local officials celebrated the opening of a new restaurant, Ninja Japanese Steakhouse, with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning. Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson gave a warm welcome to restaurant co-owners Xin Zhao and Yingling Ye, who are husband and wife. “We’re excited to have you here, he said. “It’s always a great […]
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‘I couldn’t have asked for a better summer’
GALION, Ohio — Nick Riotto probably played himself out of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League, but if the rising junior outfielder at Penn State were to end up with the Galion Graders in 2016, he wouldn’t be broken-hearted. That is a testament to the conveniences the first year franchise — and the host families […]