ONTARIO — Terry Davidson shows up to work every day full of enthusiasm. Whether he’s sweeping the hallways or joking with kids in the lunchroom, the Stingel Elementary School janitor is great at making people smile. After 44 years of keeping school buildings clean and safe, Stingel’s most beloved custodian has decided to retire. He’ll […]
March 2021
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Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation awards $5,000 in grants
SHELBY — On the heels of International Women’s Day, local women are making a difference in their own community. Members of 100 Women for Shelby recently awarded grants to three worthy organizations that are improving the lives of women and children. “This is the second grant cycle offered by the Women’s Fund, and it’s great […]
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Ashland judge rules for Mohican Young Star, 3rd-party will not take over its management
PERRYSVILLE — A local judge sided with Mohican Young Star Academy Wednesday following a civil hearing where the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services sought to place the facility under third-party management. Ashland County Court of Common Pleas Judge Ronald Forsthoefel denied the department’s motion to appoint third-party management and dismissed this action […]
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Burdell James Rupe
Burdell James Rupe, 89, of Ontario passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at his home. He was born June 24, 1931, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Mable (Saxton) Rupe. Known as “Buzz” to family and friends he served in the Air Police in the US Air Force from 1950-1954 during the Korean […]
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Counts joins Sluss Realty team
MANSFIELD — Sluss Realty has announced the most recent addition to its team of professionals, Carla Counts. Counts is a veteran real estate agent who serves central Ohio. Along with a vast amount of experience, she has also taken the time to further her knowledge by earning two highly reputable National Association of Realtors Designations, […]
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MOESC to host Artapolooza Fine Arts Festival March 20-24
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center has announced its annual Artapolooza fine arts festival will take place March 20 through 24 and will be held at the Conference Center at 890 W. Fourth Street in Mansfield. “After having to cancel last year’s event, we are so happy to offer in-person viewing of the students’ artwork. […]
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Yost: Mount Vernon caretaker who stole from mother to buy farm, indicted on multiple counts
MOUNT VERNON — A Knox County couple has been indicted on theft charges after an investigation by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office found they stole close to $750,000 from a relative’s estate over several years. Lisa Braniff, 59, of Mount Vernon, was indicted this week on two charges of theft, each a felony of […]
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Avita adds COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Crestline
CRESTLINE – Avita Health System is opening a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Crestline at the Seltzer Station Conference Room, located at 385 N. Seltzer St. The first day for community vaccinations will be Wednesday, March 17. “Since January, we’ve been providing COVID-19 vaccinations at our hospitals in Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario,” explained Jerry Morasko. “Now […]
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March 14 is final chance to pick up Girl Scout cookies in Shelby
SHELBY — This Sunday is your last chance to pick-up some Girl Scout cookies at the special Girl Scout Drive-Thru Cookie boot in Shelby. The final Drive-Thru Girl Scout cookie booth will be this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Shelby Girl Scout House at 52 East Maxwell in Shelby. This Sunday, for […]