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Who'd they pick? Media predicts MOAC, KMAC football standings for 2024
The media is betting on repeats when it comes to this high school football season in the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference and the Knox Morrow Athletic Conference. In preseason balloting conducted by the Mansfield News Journal's Jake Furr and including a swath of media members representing north central Ohio outlets, Shelby and Ontario are virtually tied atop the standings in the MOAC, while Danville is the pick in the KMAC. ...
Ohio Sec. of State Frank LaRose failing his basic duty of being an impartial election administrator
He’s done it again. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has deliberately sabotaged the ballot language of a citizens’ initiative on redistricting. He wants voters to defeat it in November so he’s manipulating the wording on the ballot summary to advance that objective. I don’t know what happened to the state’s election chief. Early on […]
Tomorrow’s Talent: How local employers are investing in younger workers
MANSFIELD — There are a number of unique solutions beyond salary increases that local businesses have reported success with in retaining valued employees. Catholic Charities visits help employees with transportation or mental-health issues. Second-chance employment programs for formerly incarcerated people have also received state support and lowered turnover rates in some companies.
Discovery School adds new STEM Program
MANSFIELD — Discovery School has added a new program and position for the 2024-25 school year. The school is adding a STEM program and teacher after receiving a grant from the State of Ohio for just over $65,000. “As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, hands-on learning with a...
Mansfield lawmakers set limit at 3 for recreational cannabis dispensaries
MANSFIELD — Mansfield is open for business when it comes to recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries who want to locate here. City Council, which opened the door for recreational cannabis in June, on Tuesday evening repealed a ban on medical marijuana that previous lawmakers instituted in 2017. Ohio’s Division...
Mansfield city councilwoman announces resignation, set to leave Sept. 30
Stephanie Zader dropped a bombshell at the end of Tuesday night's Mansfield City Council meeting, announcing her resignation, effective Sept. 30. Zader, a Republican, has been an at-large councilwoman since being appointed in January 2021. She has been perhaps the most outspoken council member during her tenure. ...
Ohio lawmaker wants to allow families to count unborn children as dependents on taxes
An Ohio lawmaker wants parents to be able to claim unborn children on their state income taxes. Rep. Gary Click, R-Vickery, introduced a bill this month that would allow Ohioans to include embryos or fetuses conceived during the taxable year as dependents. Only the mother can claim the embryo or fetus if parents...
Boys soccer: Brunswick beats Wadsworth in county rivalry clash
WADSWORTH — An early season boys soccer matchup between the north side of Medina County and the south side went the way of the boys from the north Tuesday. Brunswick overcame a one-goal halftime deficit and pulled off a 3-2 comeback win over Wadsworth in a well-played, early-season non-league game.
Sheriff’s department release statement in Galion shooting
GALION, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW) – On August 19, 2024, at approximately 1:50 p.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a domestic dispute at 500 Chestnut Place, Galion, Ohio (Polk Township). As deputies were en route, the 911 caller reported a single gunshot had been fired. The Galion Police Department and Galion Fire/EMS were subsequently contacted to respond.
Galion cross country aiming to reload
Coming off a district runner-up and regional appearance last season, the Galion cross country team must now reload if it intends to match or exceed last season’s showing. Gone are three seniors from the girls team, including Nora Harding, who served as the girls second or third runner. Combined with the departures of Kenzie Lehman and Sadie Mosqueda, the Galion girls will be without a considerable chunk of the leadership core from a year ago.
Golf team not short on experience
After seeing its six-year run of state tournament appearances dashed last season, the Galion varsity boys golf team hopes to start a new streak beginning with the 2024 season. The Tigers finished third in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference (MOAC) last season before finishing third in the sectional tournament and fourth in the district tournament, respectively. While they will have to replace one of their best players in Logan Keller, head coach Bryce Lehman will have the benefit of plenty of experience with the return of six other top producers.
Lady Tigers build team with purpose
As the Galion Lady Tigers prepare for a new volleyball season, head coach Kathleen Davis is focused on one key theme: purpose. With four graduated seniors gone and six seniors leading this year’s team, Davis is committed to building a cohesive unit where every action, both on and off the court, is intentional.
Ohio State offered elite 5-star recruit David Sanders more NIL money than their entire offensive line
The Ohio State Buckeyes recruited 5-star offensive tackle recruit David Sanders as hard as they could've. Ultimately, Sanders opted for Tennessee instead, staying closer to his home in North Carolina than a little further in Columbus, Ohio. One fascinating detail has emerged in the days after his ...
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