MOUNT VERNON – While cases of the flu have been sporadic in Ohio, there is widespread flu activity in several other states with more than a dozen deaths reported so far this year. Public health officials report now is a good time to get vaccinated, especially before holidays get-togethers and out-of-state traveling. The Knox County […]
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Missing Roseville man found dead in Coshocton County
BLADENSBURG — A 54-year-old Roseville man reported missing on Sept. 20 was found dead in an open field Monday near County Road 380 just inside Coshocton County, according to Knox County Sheriff David Shaffer. At approximately 1 p.m. Monday, Shaffer said the Knox County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by detectives from the Coshocton County Sheriff’s […]
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GALLERY: Mansfield Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication ceremony
DSC_0090.jpg DSC_0002.jpg DSC_0004.jpg DSC_0014.jpg DSC_0021.jpg DSC_0027.jpg DSC_0034.jpg DSC_0037.jpg DSC_0041.jpg DSC_0058.jpg DSC_0060.jpg DSC_0065.jpg DSC_0070.jpg DSC_0079.jpg DSC_0089.jpg DSC_0100.jpg DSC_0103.jpg DSC_0108.jpg DSC_0116.jpg DSC_0125.jpg DSC_0137.jpg DSC_0141.jpg DSC_0151.jpg DSC_0162.jpg Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams speaks on Nov. 18, 2019 during the dedication of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in Mansfield. DSC_0183.jpg DSC_0190.jpg DSC_0200.jpg Hershel “Woody” Williams […]
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Danville law report: Nov. 4 – 15, 2019
DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Nov. 4 Suspicious vehicle/person – West Rambo Street Nov. 8 Unruly juvenile – High Street, Brinkhaven Nov. 12 Missing juvenile reported. Was promptly located – West Rambo Street Nov. 13 Theft – West Rambo StreetHandled school tardy issue – West Rambo Street Nov. 14 Assisted citizen – West Rambo StreetFound property (wallet). […]
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Knox County Career Center students build Smart House
MOUNT VERNON — A 336-square foot smart house is being built at Knox County Career Center. The job is a collaborative effort from students in the Careers in Construction Trades, Computer Network Technology, and S.T.A.R.T. programs. “This project will take around 2,000 manual hours to build,” .T.A.R.T. and Careers in Construction Trades instructor Keith Chester […]
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Ashland County man was believed to be oldest in nation
The Loudonville area was once home to possibly the world’s oldest person. The following was written for the Mansfield Shield and Banner newspaper, and reprinted in the Loudonville Times (Sept. 26, 1901). “In the Ashland county infirmary, which is located 15 miles east of this city, there is an inmate named Alexander Lyons, who is […]
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Too much fuss: Lucas stresses St Thomas Aquinas
St.Thomas Aquinas got no credit and no consideration from Lucas, which slammed the door 35-21 in an Ohio high school football matchup on November 16. Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter. Lucas’ offense moved to a 28-14 lead over St Thomas Aquinas […]
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Patrick Henry makes early advantage stand up in vanquishing St Paul
Patrick Henry broke out to an early lead and topped St Paul 42-14 for an Ohio high school football victory on November 16. The first quarter gave the Patriots a 14-0 lead over the Flyers. Patrick Henry fought to a 35-0 intermission margin at St Paul’s expense. Both teams were scoreless in the third quarter. […]
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Brinkhaven’s Camp Nelson Dodd flourished for decades
BRINKHAVEN — With the recent onset of bitter cold weather, perhaps now is a good time to reflect on the classic days of summer camp. One of the state’s most popular camps was Camp Nelson Dodd, created and run by the YMCA for many years. It was a key venue for the growth and learning […]
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GALLERY: Camp Nelson Dodd
In addition to outdoor activities, the campers were also given activities such as photography, sing-alongs, and educational seminars. A pontoon bridge at Camp Nelson Dodd in 1951. It was a different footbridge, of the swinging bridge design, which collapsed in 1969. Facilities included a rifle range to learn marksmanship and gun safety. One of the […]