COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is advising parents to proactively place a freeze on their child’s credit report in an effort to curb identity theft of children. Child identity theft occurs when someone fraudulently uses a child’s identity to fraudulently open accounts or receive benefits. The imposter may be a family member, friend […]
March 2021
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Former Ohio State Senate President Obhof joins Toledo law firm
TOLEDO — Former Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof, whose district included Richland and Ashland counties, has joined the Toledo law firm of Shumaker as a partner in its litigation practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Larry to Shumaker. Larry is one of the best legal minds in Ohio, and we look forward to his engagement […]
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Louise Fife
Louise Fife of Mansfield, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at the age of 85. She was born April 19, 1935, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Carlton and Lulu (Crum) Blevins. She was a member of Hanna Rd. Church of God. Louise loved dogs and enjoyed their company immensely. Yard work, cooking and […]
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COVID-19: Richland County commissioners discuss gradual end to remote work for employees
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday discussed with their department heads the gradual return of employees, some of whom are still working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are not asking (any department) to do the same thing,” Commissioner Darrell Banks said. “We want to give you flexibility. We will move forward, not […]
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David Eugene Humphrey
David Eugene Humphrey, 69, of Mansfield, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. David was born in Mansfield, Ohio on August 14, 1951. He was the son of Wilbur and Eva (Erickson) Humphrey. David retired from General Motors, and was a veteran in the United States Army. He enjoyed muscle cars, building […]
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Howard E. Tipper
Howard E. Tipper, 89, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born in Mansfield on January 30, 1932 to the late Robert and Eva (Weber) Tipper. Howard was a 1950 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and was a member of the 1949 Tygers State Championship Football Team and was […]
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Richland County Juvenile Court getting $182,650 security upgrade
MANSFIELD — Security at the Richland County Juvenile Court is moving into the digital world through a $182,650 project approved by county commissioners on Thursday. The project will replace an aging, 15-year-old analog system with a digital setup that includes 58 cameras, according to juvenile court administrator Brian Bumpus. The work will be done by […]
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New tattoo studio sees customers’ lifetime moments in Mansfield
MANSFIELD ─ Shannon Volz and Cody Lamb talked about starting their tattoo business for 10 years ─ even before they entered the industry. In February, the cousins fulfilled their dream by opening Outer Mind Creations with Travis Buckner, their apprentice. The tattoo studio is located at 582 Park Avenue West in Mansfield. Volz, who […]
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Hand sanitizer manufacturer to bring 60+ jobs to Ashland facility
ASHLAND — The manufacturer of Purell hand sanitizer intends to bring 60 to 90 jobs to Ashland. Earlier this year, GOJO of Akron signed a seven-year lease for a more than 600,000 square-foot facility located at 1250 George Rd. in Ashland. The GOJO Ashland Distribution Center expands the business’s warehousing and distribution network, which includes […]
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Norwalk edges Ontario in overtime
ASHLAND — Thirty-two minutes weren’t enough for longtime rivals Ontario and Norwalk. The third-seeded Truckers rallied from a nine-point deficit midway through the third quarter for a 66-62 overtime win in the nightcap of a Division II district semifinal doubleheader Wednesday at Arrow Arena. Norwalk (17-8) will take on top-seeded Shelby at 7 p.m. Saturday […]