MANSFIELD, Ohio — Daryl and Dawn Kershner are looking forward to Monday, May 11–the opening day of their new restaurant Hidden Hog Breakfast & BBQ. The Kershners owned Shelby Floats and BBQ for three years before closing in March of this year. “We outgrew our space,” said Dawn. So the two began the search for […]
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Galion Tigers corral Colt runs, win sectional semifinal
BELLVILLE, Ohio – Three was a big number in the seventh inning of a sectional tournament baseball game Saturday between Clear Fork and Galion. The Colts (12-8) needed three more outs to secure the win and advance to take on top-seeded Ontario (19-4) on Thursday in the Division II sectional title game. Instead, the Tigers […]
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Tough Mudder: Course at Mid-Ohio described as “awesome”
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Over 6,000 people were up for a challenge this weekend–the Tough Mudder challenge, that is. That included Jordan Smith of Detroit, who finished the roughly 10-mile obstacle course on Saturday in one hour and 30 minutes. “It was an awesome course,” he said, adding, “It was hillier than I expected.” The 25-year-old […]
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Lexington takes control of OCC title chase
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Kevin Morrow isn’t ready to order championship t-shirts just yet, but Lexington’s coach didn’t need to be reminded of the significance of Thursday’s 8-3 win over Madison. The victory vaulted the Minutemen into sole possession of first place in the chase for the Ohio Cardinal Conference championship with two conference games to […]
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NCSC recognizes graduates at commencement ceremony
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Though not the most ideal article of clothing to wear in 80-degree weather, the black gown that Caroline Critcher of Bellville sported at North Central State College‘s commencement ceremony on Friday was “totally worth it,” she said. Critcher, along with approximately 265 others, was presented with her degree that evening. “I feel […]
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Mansfield Parks and Recreation plans projects for summer and spring
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Spring and summer projects for Mansfield’s Parks and Recreation Department are lining up quick, said Manager Mark Abrams. Some of those projects include resurfacing tennis courts in Maple Lake and Liberty parks, building a new pavilion in South Park and resurfacing the walking trail for Fox Glen park. The department is also […]
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Richland County encouraged to Bike to Work on May 15
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland Public Health (RPH) was recently awarded a grant from the Ohio Department of Health to prevent chronic diseases. To kick off the three-and-a-half year grant, RPH will host a Bike to Work day on May 15. The League of American Bicyclists recognizes May as National Bike Month, and Bike to Work […]
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KIDZ NEWS delivers their last news of the school year
BUTLER, Ohio–A group of young journalists just put their year-end paper “to bed” and delivered 380 papers to classrooms. They also mailed copies to school board members earlier this week. Many of the student journalists noted that they look forward to continuing as part of next year’s NEWZ team. The last edition of the Clear […]
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Ohio State Mansfield graduates class of 2015
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The years for the graduates of The Ohio State University Mansfield rolled by, and their college careers ended at Mansfield Thursday evening with the official graduation celebration for the class of 2015. Ohio State Mansfield said congratulations and goodbye to 98 graduates earning their Bachelor’s degrees and 16 students earning their Master’s, […]