MANSFIELD — The once-proud Madison football program is on the rise and Aiden Proctor is leading the charge. The Rams are 2-1 and have won back-to-back games for the first time in a decade thanks in part to Proctor, a senior captain and the defense’s leading tackler. Proctor stopped by the Inside The Lines podcast […]
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Former Madison star Ryan Pore likes direction of USMNT, despite World Cup ouster
“We’re all disappointed with the way it ended, but I think this World Cup was a success.”
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Andrew Saris: Lexington coach, administrator remembered for compassion, selflessness
Conversations with Andrew were always candid and they always came easy. I will miss them very much.
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Madison knocks off top-seeded Shelby in Division III district semifinals
Madison jumped out to an early lead and cruised to a 5-1 win over top-seeded Shelby in a Division III district semifinal game Thursday.
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Tyger Elite: Sophomore Brooks earns spot on All-Ohio first team in Division III
Kaylen Brooks has taken his place among Mansfield Senior royalty.
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Pressure sends Lexington past Madison in tournament opener
LEXINGTON — The Minutemen turned up the heat in the second half. Sixth-seeded Lexington forced six second-half turnovers resulting in 11 points and rallied for a 51-42 win over No. 7 Madison in a Division III boys basketball sectional semifinal at Lexington. Lexington (10-13) trailed 20-14 at the half only to outscore Madison (8-15) 19-8 […]
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Clear Fork earns No. 1 seed in girls tournament draw
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork will begin its district title defense on its home floor. The Colts earned the No. 1 seed in Sunday’s Division V district tournament draw and will host No. 8 Galion at 2 p.m. Feb. 21. Clear Fork reached the Sweet 16 last year before falling to eventual regional champion Columbus Africentric. […]
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Letter to the editor: Former Madison student urges ‘yes’ on levy vote
My name is Alyse Huggins and I am a former student at Madison Comprehensive High School. I’m writing this letter with hopes that I convince you to vote YES for the upcoming levy. Madison is a special community to be a part of. There are so many unique aspects to Madison and so many ways […]
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Madison Twp. Trustees approve tuition policy for emergency workers
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A tuition reimbursement policy and agreement requested by Fire Chief Ken Justus was approved at Monday night’s Madison Township Trustees meeting. This policy was first introduced by Justus during a meeting in June, when he suggested shifting away from upfront tuition payments and instead reimbursing employees once they successfully complete their training. […]
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‘The House That Ray Built:’ Liberty Park baseball field dedicated in Peterson’s honor
MANSFIELD — Jack Soliday learned his lesson the hard way. Never challenge Ray Peterson. It was the summer of 1970 and Soliday was making his semi-pro debut against Farmer’s Bank at Liberty Park. The hard-throwing 19-year-old retired the first two batters he faced when Peterson strode to the plate. “They told me you can’t get […]