COLUMBUS — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Friday the Ohio businesses that are a part of his February Ohio Business Spotlight. In honor or Black History Month, February’s theme is African-American owned businesses. Black History Month is a time to not only learn about our shared history, but to also highlight those who […]
February 2021
Posted inObituaries
Jennifer Lynn Garber
MANSFIELD: Jennifer Lynn Garber, 39, of Mansfield passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning February 11, 2021 in the emergency department at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. The daughter of Nelson and Dona (Debo) Garber, Jennifer was born August 17, 1981. She graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1999 and earned her Associates Degree in history from the […]
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COVID-19: Nine in 10 Richland County deaths were 65 or older
MANSFIELD — Statistics released Friday by Richland Public Health offered more evidence to the fact COVID-19 is deadlier to senior citizens. Nearly nine in 10 COVID-19 deaths in Richland County have involved people 65 and older, according to data released Friday by Richland Public Health. Of the 165 local deaths caused by the pandemic that […]
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Richland County Democratic Party offers rides for COVID-19 vaccines
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Democratic Party is offering rides for residents to receive their COVID-19 vaccines. Rides from volunteers can be secured by calling 419-989-1874. “We encourage all who are eligible to get the shot to do so. It’s our patriotic duty,” local party Chair Larry Weirich said in an emailed press release.
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Kathleen “Kathy” G. Gessling
Kathleen “Kathy” G. Gessling, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family early Thursday morning, February 11, 2021, at the home of her daughter in Mansfield. Born July 4, 1927, in Dalton, Georgia, she was one of four daughters of the late Jack and Tennie Sue (Holcomb) Morgan. Her birthday fit her personality […]
Posted inEducation
Richland Academy extends closure through Feb. 21
MANSFIELD — The Richland Academy of the Arts Board of Directors and Executive Committee have decided under the guidance of the Richland County Health Department to extend the closure of RAA through Sunday, Feb. 21 because of COVID-19. Richland Academy will be extending the Spring Semester into June to ensure that all classes and lessons […]
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Convicted serial killer Shawn Grate obtains new attorney, may attempt to reopen case
ASHLAND — Convicted serial killer Shawn Grate has been appointed a new attorney, who intends to file an application to reopen his death penalty case, according to court documents. The Ohio Supreme Court granted a motion Thursday allowing Elizabeth Arrick of Lexington, Ky., to represent Grate, convicted of killing five women in three Ohio counties — […]
Posted inWellness
A healthier recipe for a Valentine chocolate cake
Valentine’s Day and chocolate make a perfect match, but even though chocolate has been eaten for centuries, it wasn’t until 1861 that the two would begin to unite. The cacao tree is native to Mesoamerica and it is believed that cacao beans were fermented and used as an alcoholic beverage as early as 1400BC. Aztecs […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Local veterans replace “Monster Flag” at Love’s Truck Stop
BELLVILLE — A giant American flag is fluttering in the wintry breeze above Love’s Travel Stop in Bellville once again. Members of the Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) erected a long-awaited new flag on Jan. 26. The last flag was taken down about two and a half months ago due to irreversible wind damage. “We […]
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HEAP can help pay for winter heating bills
ONTARIO – Do you need help paying for Winter Heating bills? The Home Energy Aassistance Program may be able to help you. How Do I Apply? Fill out the application – available by calling the Area Agency at 419-524-4144 or 800-860-5799 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anyone age 18 and older may […]