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Vice President Pence stops in Mansfield on campaign trail
MANSFIELD — Approximately 400 people gathered at the Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport to listen to Vice President Mike Pence speak at a Republican rally on Wednesday. Pence spoke about the importance of voting for Republicans and he was surrounded by them. Mike DeWine, running for governor, Troy Balderson, seeking a first full term as a […]
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Mount Vernon grad among 4 Kenyon students to earn Knowlton Scholarship
GAMBIER — This year Kenyon College awarded the Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarship to four students: first-year Jimmy Clark, sophomore Eden Stephey, junior Chase Frederick and senior Danaye Nixon. These scholarships support students from Ohio, often for their entire four years at Kenyon. “This fund has allowed me to attend a rigorous, liberal arts college […]
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State treasurer candidates detail plans for Ohio’s financial future
MANSFIELD — Ohioans will be choosing a new state treasurer at the Nov. 6 election. Republican Robert Sprague and Democrat Rob Richardson are running for state treasurer this fall to replace Treasurer Josh Mandel. Richland Source spoke with both Sprague and Richardson about their motivations for wanting to become treasurer, and their plans for Ohio’s […]
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Open Source: Is this tunnel in Ashland County haunted?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is in response to a reader-submitted question through Open Source, a platform where readers can submit questions to the staff. Ashland Source reader Linda Geaslen asked, “There is a tunnel on Township Road 1536. I heard it was haunted.” MILTON TOWNSHIP — Set out on a ghost hunting expedition in Ashland County and the tunnel on […]
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Sherrod Brown comes home to bolster Democratic ticket
MANSFIELD — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown came home to Mansfield on Tuesday and talked about how local Democrats can sway the election if they each impact five people. “Think about the impact you can make with five people,” Brown said during remarks at the Richland County Democratic Headquarters. “You have to find five people and teach […]
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Columbus Zoo celebrates 1st giraffe birth in nearly 20 years
POWELL – At 4:30 a.m., the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed the first giraffe calf born at the facility in nearly 20 years. Mother Zuri gave birth to her calf in a behind-the-scenes area in the Heart of Africa region on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Zuri, an 8-year-old female Masai giraffe, came to Columbus in 2013 […]
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Winter Sanctuary Craft Show to benefit Mount Vernon’s homeless shelter on Nov. 10
MOUNT VERNON – Knox County craft-makers and home-based business owners will bring an assortment of hand-made and life-enhancing goods to a show Nov. 10. The Winter Sanctuary Craft Show, which benefits Mount Vernon’s homeless shelter, will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Salvation Army, 206 E. Ohio Ave., Mount Vernon. […]
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MVNU’s Vipperman selected for Crossroads League Weekly Honor
AVON – While also being named the MVNU Student-Athlete of the Week, Brett Vipperman of No. 15 Mount Vernon Nazarene University Men’s Basketball took home the Crossroads League Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. The senior captain from Ashland was instrumental for No. 15 MVNU Men’s Basketball as it began its season in dramatic fashion […]
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Mount Vernon City Schools recognize students for academic achievement
MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon City Schools has released the 2018-19 Honor, Merit & Achievement Rolls for the first nine weeks. Freshmen Honor Roll Ethan Brooks, Megan Chamberlin, Victoria Cook, Heyes Dean, Anna Dinnen, Logan Kirby, Jessica Neuerer, Sophia Percy, Trey Stetler, Abigail Taylor. Merit Roll Ella Ackert, Olivia Adams, Isabella Adrian, Edison Allar, […]