The United Way of Richland County launched its 93rd annual campaign Wednesday morning with the support of several volunteers, companies, and friends, who gathered together to celebrate the Day of Caring held at South Park in Mansfield. A drum roll prefaced the announcement of the 2013 campaign goal, this year reaching new heights at $1,650,000, […]
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Obamacare and government spending topics at town hall
Government spending and the Affordable Care Act fueled the discussion at the town hall meeting held Monday evening at the Ontario Town Hall on Stumbo Road. The meeting was hosted by U. S. Congressman Bob Gibbs. “I believe in a free market system, free enterprise,” said Gibbs in his introduction as he addressed the citizens […]
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Plymouth-Shiloh marching band prepares for season
Listen for the “Super hero” theme music this season from Plymouth’s Big Red marching band. The jazziness of “Spiderman” will also be played at some of the upcoming events in Shiloh and Plymouth this summer. At the Shiloh Ox Roast, the marching band paraded through the festivities. They also perform at the Plymouth Fireman’s and […]
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Kimball claims first at Honda Indy 200
Mid-Ohio Motor Sports Course The sound of engines faded from the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course following the Honda Indy 200 on Sunday. The event resulted in a win for Charlie Kimball, No. 83, of Chip Ganassi Racing. The victory was also one for Honda engines with all three top finishing cars carrying Honda engines. Kimball’s […]
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Hard work pays off at equine events
Many hours of hard work and focus begin to pay off as Richland County’s junior fair members began to compete in equine events. Young competitors were showing their horses as part of the “skill” events in the north arena and riders galloped through barrels and poles during the morning “speed” events. Skill events are based […]
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Officials mark bicentennial at Richland County Fair
On August 5, Commissioners Ed Olsen, Gary Utt, Tim Wert, along with State Representative Mark Romanchuk – District 2 and State Senator Larry Obhof – District 22 marked the Richland County’s bicentennial at the Richland County Fair. The mid-day ceremony in Fairhaven Hall featured proclamations from Romanchuk and Obhof, honoring the county for reaching the […]
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County fair kicks off
The Richland County Fair kicked off on Sunday and residents from across the county came to enjoy the pleasant, sunny weather animals and exhibits. “I like to come and look at the animals in the barns when I go to the fair and the weather is just perfect out today,” said Peggy Chitwood of Mansfield. […]
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Barefoot runner follows Johnny Appleseed’s footsteps
Event Map of the run route By the time Zach McCardel was running this year’s Tough Mudder, barefoot, there were moments he realized that running without shoes gave him a clear advantage. McCardel didn’t have to duct tape footwear to his ankles for fear he’d lose shoes in the thick mud trenches. And he responded […]
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Warrior Brawl lets community support local boxer
A boxer needs his coaches, and that’s particularly true for high school student Chaise Nelson as he prepares to compete in the Ukraine for the Amateur World Boxing Championships as the 125 lb. class representative of the 13-member Team USA in September. His coaches are his father Mike Nelson and Billy Salser, both of Mansfield. […]
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King and Queen chosen for junior fair
The Richland County Fair opened Sunday with selection of the 2013 Junior Fair king and queen. The honors were presented to Daniel Gregg and Molly Frazier. The three judges were able to make their decisions based in part on their own role as king and queen. Emcees David and Patty Fackler asked each contestant a […]