Ontario City Council approved a rezone request for a luxury apartments project on Walker Lake Road on Wednesday.
November 2023
Posted inObituaries
Richard Ervin “Dick” Gilbert
Richard Ervin “Dick” Gilbert, age 91, died peacefully Wednesday morning, November 15, 2023 at LSS Lutheran Village in Ashland where he had resided since March. Dick was born August 21, 1932 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Ralph and Thelma Mae (Marshall) Gilbert. A 1950 graduate of Ashland High School, Dick enlisted in the United […]
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John D. Deibig, Jr.
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of John David Deibig Jr., a beloved husband, a devoted father, a cherished brother, and a mentor to many youth in the area. John departed this world on November 15, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the […]
Posted inCommunity Development
Friendly House awarded $108K in ARPA funds from Richland County commissioners
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners Thursday formally approved awarding the Friendly House a total of $108,614 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for two projects at the non-profit facility. Funds will allow Friendly House to purchase an emergency generator and also install new sidewalks at the 380 N. Mulberry St. facility. Commissioners had informally approved […]
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Minnie L. Carper
Minnie L. Carper, 85, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Minnie was born in Grayson, Kentucky on February 6, 1938. She was the daughter of William and Barbara (Porter) Gose. Minnie took pride in her home and always had beautiful potted hanging plants for her porch. She enjoyed playing bingo and […]
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Brooke Lee Beringuel (nee Kelso)
Brooke Lee Beringeul (nee Kelso) Brooke Lee Beringuel (nee Kelso) age 41. Passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Loving wife of Junwyn. Beloved mother of Miles and Zane. Daughter of Tracy Seyfors (Bruce) and Steven Kelso (Nonette).Sister of Leeann Butler (Joe), Kevin Kelso, Alyssa Hutchison (John) and Hannah Seyfors. Dear Aunt of Kirstein Beringuel, […]
Posted inVolleyball
Galion puts two on All-MOAC volleyball first team
GALION — Galion and Highland shared the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference crown and shared top honors when the All-MOAC volleyball team was announced. The Tigers and Fighting Scots claimed five of the eight first-team spots up for grabs. Galion’s Ashley Dyer and Hailey Young were joined on the first team by Highland’s Kameron Stover, Larsen Terrill […]
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Lead Safe Ohio program offers $50k to Richland County homeowners for exterior lead abatement projects
MANSFIELD — Amy Hamrick has spent the last 10 years leading the agency that tears down blighted structures across Richland County. But the manager of the Richland County Land Bank could hardly contain her enthusiasm talking about the agency’s newest project — one she hopes will prevent blight before the need to eliminate it. The Richland County […]
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Navarre man killed in Wayne County crash
PAINT TOWNSHIP — A Navarre man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Wayne County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Patrick Baldwin, 65, was injured in the crash and transported by Life Flight to Akron City Hospital. He eventually succumbed to his injuries while at the […]
Posted inEducation
Madison recognizes teachers for exceptional student growth
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Eleven teachers from Madison Local Schools were recognized for their students’ exceptional growth during Wednesday night’s school board meeting. The teachers were honored because there was significant evidence their students made more growth than expected during the 2022-2023 school year, based on data from Ohio’s end-of-the-year exams. “All of our teachers work very […]