MANSFIELD — Booming thunder and pouring rain Thursday morning provided the perfect backdrop for Stephen Risser to assume some new duties for Richland County. County commissioners approved an agreement allowing […]
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Shelby Foundation announces investment in historic downtown
The Shelby Foundation has purchased 62/64 and 70/72 West Main St., and the parcel located directly behind at 65 Wall St. in downtown Shelby.
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Loudonville’s furious rally falls short in Final Four loss to state powerhouse Waterford
DAYTON — Loudonville senior Corri Vermilya helped limping teammate Sophia Spangler to the stage of Thursday morning’s state semifinal press conference in Dayton. Vermilya stopped just short of the last […]
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Price keeps climbing for re-excavation and clean up at former Mansfield YMCA
MANSFIELD — Land Bank manager Amy Hamrick shook her head Wednesday as she described the situation on (and in) the ground at the former YCMA in Mansfield. “To be honest, […]
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Sink or sail: High schools face off in cardboard boat regatta
CRESTLINE — It’s been nearly a decade since Austin Strause tested his luck in a cardboard boat. He revisited that high school project Wednesday during the 3rd Annual Mike Cauley Cardboard […]
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‘I am happy to be here:’ Matthew Failor finishes 2024 Iditarod race across Alaska
NOME, Alaska — The 2024 Iditarod wasn’t officially over Wednesday until Cadillac kissed Theo Failor in Nome. Actually, the loving licks from the veteran husky to the 8-month old were […]
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Deanna West-Torrence announces move to San Diego
MANSFIELD — Deanna West-Torrence has announced her move to San Diego to be closer to family. She will continue leading NECIC remotely.
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Shelby’s Bruskotter, Lexington’s Hamilton, Lucas’ Toms honored by Northwest District
SHELBY — The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association confirmed what area basketball fans already knew. Alex Bruskotter is among the best in the state. Shelby’s senior swingman, Bruskotter was selected the […]
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Conference featuring former Amish speakers, bluegrass concert kicks off in Ashland County
SAVANNAH — A conference featuring former Amish community members and a bluegrass band from Tennessee kicks off Wednesday evening at a church just north of Savannah. “Step out of the […]
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Redbirds get royal sendoff for state tournament
LOUDONVILLE — When Sharon Guilliams’ and Cathy Vermilya’s oldest daughters started playing basketball for Loudonville, their goal was always to make it to the state tournament. The last time the […]