MANSFIELD – Richland Gives, an online giving event, will start at 7 a.m. on Nov. 13 and culminate on Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. The day is designed to encourage everyone to contribute to local nonprofits they care about through a single giving platform/website. The Richland County Foundation is hosting the day to build capacity, […]
November 2023
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72-year-old man killed in Wayne County crash
MILTON TOWNSHIP — One man was killed and another hospitalized after a Thursday afternoon crash in Milton Township, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Larry R. Bratcher, 72, of Creston, was injured in the crash and transported to Akron City Hospital where he died at 6:21 p.m., the Patrol stated. […]
Posted inOutdoor
Deer hunters can support Ohio food banks with venison
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is once again partnering with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to support local food banks with donated venison. Through this program, FHFH and participating processors donate harvested deer […]
Posted inLife and Culture
What’s new on the slopes at Snow Trails for the 2023-2024 Winter Season
MANSFIELD — Autumn leaves have fallen in Northeast Ohio and winter is near. The crew at Snow Trails, Ohio’s premier commercial ski destination and the only family owned and operated resort of its kind in Ohio, has been busy improving the resort offerings to ensure an exciting 2023/2024 ski and snowboard season for families. Skiers, Snowboarders, […]
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As one door closes, Mansfield student opens another
MANSFIELD — As a longtime Mansfield employer closes its doors, former employees are seeing new ones open for them at Mansfield Adult Education. “I’m taking this as an opportunity to better myself and finally get this done” says one Mansfield Adult Education student, Craig, who is pursuing his high school equivalency. Craig was employed at […]
Posted inElections
Leslie Ward elected to Mansfield City school board
MANSFIELD — Leslie Ward tried her best not to the think about the election results since Tuesday night. “I’m trying to keep myself occupied so that I’m not stressing and panicking,” said Ward, an account manager at insurance firm Roby Foster Miller Earick. Ward was one of two write-in school board candidates in Tuesday’s election. […]
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Annual Veterans Day parade, ceremonies planned Saturday in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Four local military veterans are scheduled to speak Saturday during the annual Veterans Day event in downtown Mansfield. The event is arranged by the Richland County Veterans Service Commission. Remarks by Larry Corn, Larry Moore, Debra Robinson and Doug Theaker at the Gazebo in Central Park will immediately follow the parade, which will […]
Posted inObituaries
George Alfred Bartley
George Alfred Bartley, 72, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Kobacker House in Columbus. Born July 17, 1951 in Ashland, he was the son of Jim and Lucetta (Stackhouse) Bartley. George worked as a supervisor at Eagle Rubber Company, worked for National Latex and retired from Sunset Golf. He enjoyed being outdoors […]
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Ronnie Bowman
Ronnie Ray Bowman, 76, passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his residence in Crestline, OH. Ronnie was born in Shelby, OH on February 23, 1947, to the late Clifford and Vada (Alfrey) Bowman. Ronnie was employed by Sears & Roebuck and retired in 2003. He was a member of […]
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Terri Ellen Dray
Terri Ellen Dray, 64, of Mansfield, Ohio died November 2, 2023 at Ohio Health Mansfield. She was born on April 2, 1959 in Mansfield to Merle and Dorothy (Douglas) Hoover. She always called Ohio her home. On August 30, 1986 she married John Dray at the Open Bible Church in Shelby, Ohio. They shared 37 […]