MANSFIELD, OHIO — When the Spartans stepped onto the court at St. John Arena in 1968, 1978, and 1980 they were not just playing for a state championship, they were carrying forward a legacy that began in 1958 with legendary coach Bob Frye. That legacy didn’t happen by accident. It was built on the same […]
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Galion Community Band Concert to honor St. Peter’s teacher Aug. 4
GALION — The Galion Community Band will perform its second summer concert on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. in the pavilion of the First United Church of Christ located at 248 Harding Way West in Galion. This concert will honor Lew Friend, an original member of the first Community Band and longtime musician and […]
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St. Peter’s AugustFest set for Aug. 3 at Spartan Fields
MANSFIELD – Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual St. Peter’s Augustfest, a night of fellowship, live music, and games for adults 21-and-older. The event is on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Spartan Fields on Hickory Lane. Musical acts include local favorites Tom’s Kitchen Table and Conne. Discounted presale tickets […]
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St. Peter’s School seeks new leadership
MANSFIELD — Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, Laurie McKeon will step down as the Head of School and transition to a member of the School Board. McKeon has served as the Head of School since 2021, leading St. Peter’s through the pandemic and into a season of growth. A search begins for the new […]
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ODNR opens new Malabar Farm State Park Visitor Center exhibit
New exhibits showcasing conservationist Louis Bromfield’s unconventional farming practices are now on display at Malabar Farm State Park.
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Highland 8th grader wins Tri-County Spelling Bee
MANSFIELD – The spelling bee season concluded with the Tri-County championship held on Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. Contestants battled for eight rounds before Nevin Zerby, an 8th grader from Highland Local Schools, was declared the champion by spelling the championship word “kelpies.” Owen Doan, a 7th grader from Mansfield City […]
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Madison wins Academic Challenge championship
MANSFIELD — Madison High School emerged as the champion from the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Fall Academic Challenge. The Challenge Tournament took place on Nov. 16 and 17 following the fall league, which was held virtually on Oct. 23, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13. This year MOESC divided districts between two days for the tournament […]