Larry Phillips

Mansfield

Editor @RichlandSource. Award-winning sports writer, author. Married, 2 kids. Heath, Ohio U. grad. High School sports, Ohio State, Cavs, Reds, Bengals.

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5-run rally stops Mount Vernon short of state-championship quest

2 weeks ago | richlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

AKRON — One bad inning can’t wipe out one great season for the Mount Vernon girls softball team. The Yellow Jackets were forced to sit through a two-hour rail delay before falling 8-6 to Painesville Riverside on Sunday in the Division II state championship softball game at Akron’s Firestone Stadium. A five-run Riverside rally in the bottom of the fifth turned a 5-3 Mount Vernon lead into an 8-5 deficit the Yellow Jackets could not overcome.
Record fish await at Lake Erie this summer

2 weeks ago | richlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is touting great numbers of trophy fish caught in Lake Erie in 2024, showcasing the tremendous fishing opportunities in Ohio’s Great Lake. Fish Ohio records from Lake Erie, known as the Walleye Capital of the World, show 3,710 catches of trophy fish from 17 different species were submitted in 2024.
Mount Vernon to play for Division II state softball championship Sunday in Akron

2 weeks ago | richlandsource.com | Dan Werner |Larry Phillips

AKRON — Say it loud: State championship bound!The Mount Vernon girls softball team will play for a Division II state championship on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Akron. In a game that could’ve followed a Hollywood script, the Yellow Jackets stopped Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 5-4 in Saturday’s state semifinals to earn the honor of being the first Mount Vernon High School team in any sport to play for a state championship.
Prosecutor: Death penalty will be sought in shooting of Morrow County deputy

2 weeks ago | richlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

MOUNT GILEAD — Capital punishment will be sought in connection with the May 26 shooting death of Morrow County Deputy Daniel “Weston” Sherrer, according to a statement made on Friday by Prosecutor Andrew Wick. “After consultation with [the] deputy sheriff’s family, law enforcement community, in review of the facts and circumstances around this case, upon conviction, it would be my intention to seek the death penalty,” Wick said.
North central Ohio offers inviting sites for summer fishing

2 weeks ago | richlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

North Central Ohio’s public lakes and reservoirs are excellent places to fish for yellow perch, largemouth bass, crappie, and more, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Summer is a great time to grab a fishing pole and head to the nearest body of water. Ohio has plentiful public fishing opportunities with Lake Erie, the Ohio River, thousands of inland lakes, reservoirs, and ponds, as well as miles of streams.
Heady addresses Ashland's Art of Gardening club

3 weeks ago | ashlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

ASHLAND — Before announcing the Art of Gardening’s guest speaker on the topic of herbs, member Kathy Varner said she had plants to give out at a June 4 meeting at Peace Lutheran Church. She introduced Susan Heady who previously gave a tea towel presentation along with tons of information on lavender at a July 2023 program. Besides growing lavender, she amasses an abundance of lavender gifts. It’s not surprising that lavender is her favorite herb. She loves the smell and the flowers.
Marilyn Harshman receives ‘Freedom From Selfishness’ Award

3 weeks ago | ashlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

ASHLAND – Marilyn Harshman was recently honored as the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Lucille G. Ford “Freedom from Selfishness” Award by the Women’s Fund of Ashland County Community Foundation. Established in 2013 and named for Ashland County Community Foundation’s founding president, Dr. Lucille G. Ford, this prestigious annual award recognizes women who have shown a long-standing commitment to philanthropy in Ashland County.
A Stroll Through the Garden: Studying millions of invading Squash bugs

3 weeks ago | richlandsource.com | Eric Larson |Larry Phillips

Last week, I got an email from a reader. My reader was pleading, ‘HELP!’ Squash bug or Anasa tritis had invaded her garden. She had planted pumpkins, acorn, spaghetti, and butternut squash. There was no hint of mercy in these squash bugs because she said, “There were millions overtaking everything.” Let’s take a military stance to annihilate this enemy. As the general, marshal your troops and attack the coming onslaught of the enemy.
Ashland County turkey hunters enjoy a strong spring season

3 weeks ago | ashlandsource.com | Larry Phillips

COLUMBUS – Ashland County’s wild turkey hunters, like those from around the state, enjoyed a strong spring season. Statewide, Ohio hunters checked 16,014 birds during the spring 2025 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. During the 2024 spring season, the total number of turkeys checked was 15,535. The three-year average for the spring season (2022, 2023, and 2024) is 14,361.
Crestview's Kuhn soars into state pole vault with title dreams

3 weeks ago | ashlandsource.com | Doug Haidet |Larry Phillips

OLIVESBURG – If for some crazy reason there was still any doubt, Liam Kuhn has officially found his niche. The competition in Ohio high school pole vaulting is officially on notice. The Crestview junior heads off to the Division III state championships this week after thundering his way to district and regional gold medals with ease.