Conversations with Andrew were always candid and they always came easy. I will miss them very much.
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Miss Ohio Teen’s youngest contestant, a Lexington student, focuses platform on mentorship
The irony of Addison Schroeder’s platform is not lost on her.
As the youngest contestant in Miss Ohio’s Teen Scholarship Program, she’s centered her platform on mentorship. Her community service initiative, “Go Kiddo Go,” which she founded, focuses on providing mentorship for kids in the community.
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Jumping back into tradition: Central Elementary students raise $4,200 for Kids Heart Challenge
LEXINGTON — A few students at Central Elementary spent recess practicing jump rope tricks. Others asked family members to donate to a cause that was recently introduced to them. Together, those small efforts added up to $4,200 — and the return of a school tradition that was absent for more than two decades. Central Elementary […]
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Mansfield Federation of Musicians Local 159 announces 2026 ‘Music in the Parks’ series
The Mansfield Federation of Musicians Local 159 has announced its 2026 “Music in the Parks” series.
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A fresh cut for Lexington: Murphy’s Barber Company opens its doors
LEXINGTON — Adrian and Savannah Hunter saw an empty barber shop in Lexington and decided to put their own spin on it. Movie posters line the walls, kids stack Legos in a sensory corner and straight razors still make an appearance at Murphy’s Barber Company. Hunter said he wanted more than a place for haircuts. […]
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Ontario boys strike gold at Oak Harbor district track meet
OAK HARBOR — Neither the elements nor a loaded district field seemed to bother Xavier Trent and his Ontario teammates Saturday afternoon. Trent won an individual title in the 1,600-meter run and was a member of the winning 4×800-relay team as the Warriors cruised to the team title at the rugged Division III Oak Harbor […]
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Richland County Transit to again offer fare-free rides to and from Final Friday events in Mansfield
Richland County Transit will again provide fare-free rides to and from Final Friday events this summer in downtown Mansfield.
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Slugfest: Ontario belts three more homers in 11-9 win over Lexington
WILLARD — The Ontario bomb squad was at it again. The second-seeded Warriors belted three more home runs and held on for an entertaining 11-9 win over No. 3-seed Lexington in the nightcap of a Division III district semifinal doubleheader Thursday at the Willard Sports Complex. Ontario (21-6) has launched a single season-record 44 home […]
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Handwritten connections: Pen pal program unites Lexington & Madison students
MANSFIELD — What began as a simple exchange of handwritten letters between students at Lexington and Madison Local Schools has grown into a yearly tradition built on friendship and meaningful connections. Now in its third year, the pen pal program continues to bring students together through letters, crafts, snacks and face-to-face gatherings stretching beyond the […]
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Lexington, Ohio Farmers Market on 05/20/2026
Lexington, Ohio Farmers Market Date: 05/20/2026 Time: 04:00 pm-07:00 pm Location: Shelby-Lexington Elks #2554; 320 E. Main St. Lexington, Ohio 44904 Organizer: Lexington, Ohio Farmers Market Cost: Free to Enter Contact and more info: lexohiofarmersmarket@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/lexingtonohiofarmersmarket/ About the event: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lexington, Ohio Farmers Market Announces 2026 Season Launch Weekly Market Begins May 20, […]