With the snip of a yellow and green ribbon, the Ralph Phillips Conference Center officially opened on Thursday at North-Central State College’s Kehoe Center in Shelby. A crowd of approximately 60 people including members of the NCSC Foundation board as well as prominent figures in the community gathered to commemorate the completion of Phase 1 […]
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United Way celebrates reaching 2013 campaign goal
For the fourth consecutive year, the United Way of Richland County has achieved its campaign goal. During the annual awards dinner Thursday, it was announced that the community helped raise $1,650,155, which is $155 over the 2013 campaign goal. United Way Executive Director Bob Maxey noted that the campaign goal has increased steadily over the […]
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Richland County Spelling Bee draws students from area schools
A total of 57 students from Richland County schools competed at the 2014 Richland County Spelling Bee at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center on Friday morning. Spelling Bee Coordinator Leanna Giesige said that this spelling bee has been held for more than 25 years. “ The spelling bee has been going on for many years, well […]
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Madison Lady Rams shock Willard in girls hoops district tournament
NEW WASHINGTON – If the Madison pressure defense comes at opponents in waves, the one the Lady Rams rolled at Willard in the fourth quarter looked like a tsunami. The speedy Lady Rams, with a game-long, full-court press, finally crumbled the Flashes with a 20-0 run in the fourth quarter of a 57-42 Division II […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office recognizes Explorers at banquet
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office presented awards to over 17 high school students at its yearly Explorers Awards Banquet. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 4700 held its annual awards banquet recognizing its members with various awards such as community service hours, Explorer of the Year, and outstanding service. Sheriff Steve Sheldon and Community […]
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Mansfield’s first SunDown RunDown an entrepreneurial success
Five minutes to share an idea, product, or business plan, followed by five minutes of audience questions and critique – that’s SunDown RunDown. Mansfield’s first SunDown RunDown was held Wednesday evening at The Old Bag of Nails Pub on Lexington Avenue. Five entrepreneurs were selected prior to the event to present their products and ideas, […]
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Dowds Elementary students enjoy a day at the beach
The weather outside might be cold and snowy, but inside the gymnasium at Dowds Elementary in Shelby, it looked like a day at the beach. Students and staff of all grades celebrated their annual “Beach Day” on Thursday, where everyone dressed up in tropical attire and students enjoyed their lunch picnic-style on their beach towels. […]
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Janice Wyckoff named Clear Fork Valley superintendent
Clear Fork Valley Local Schools appointed a new leader to its helm when Janice Wyckoff was officially named superintendent during a special Board of Education meeting Wednesday evening. In a unanimous vote followed by a round of applause, the board offered Wyckoff a warm welcome to the district. Board president Jim DeSanto stated the board […]
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Taking a walk down the halls of memory at John Simpson School
Remember the floating wooden floors? Remember “The Hole?” Remember Al Maccioli? If any of this sounds familiar, you’re probably affiliated with John Simpson School in some way. And although the building’s demolition has begun, the memories attached to the school are enduring. Former student and principal, Mel Coleman, described what it was like attending the […]
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Slow start dooms Clear Fork boys in tournament loss to Lexington
BUCYRUS — Point guard Joey Zahn led Lexington in points – and in points-per-pound – on Tuesday night. The sophomore scored 22 points to lead the Minutemen to their seventh straight win with a 58-43 victory over Clear Fork in the Division II sectional semifinals at Bucyrus High School. “I’m not the most athletic guy […]