CHESTERVILLE, Ohio — Operation Christmas Child of Central Ohio is kicking off its preparation for Collection week from Nov. 15 to 22. “It’s exciting to see churches, youth groups, community groups and individuals begin filling their boxes with goodies to send to children in many areas of the world that are hard hit by weather, […]
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Gregory Harrison Rogers
CANAL WINCHESTER: God’s pilgrim and beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend, Gregory Harrison Rogers of Canal Winchester, and formerly of Butler, Ohio, journeyed home on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, after complications from a spinal cord injury. He was 44. Greg was born on June 19, 1977, in Mansfield, […]
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Murray promoted to president of Cooper Enterprises in Shelby
SHELBY — Cooper Enterprises in Shelby has announced the promotion of Michael A. Murray to president as part of the company’s ongoing succession planning. Cooper Enterprises is a contract manufacturing company located at 89 Curtis Drive, in Shelby. Murray previously served as Vice President of Operations, Director of Sales and Marketing and Sales Manager. “Mike […]
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Retired St. Peter’s priest Gregory Hite dies
ROSSFORD, Ohio – The Rev. Gregory R. Hite, a former pastor of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Mansfield, died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 65. Father Hite was the 13th pastor of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, serving in Mansfield from 2011 until this past June. Although he retired from the active ministry in […]
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Kingwood Center Gardens recognized for marketing excellence
MANSFIELD — Kingwood Center Gardens recently received recognition for achievement in marketing and advertising at the Ohio Travel Association’s RUBY Awards presentation, held Oct. 7 at Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark. Kingwood received a Ruby Award for the Honoring the Past – Growing the Future Capital Campaign website blog; a certificate of excellence for the […]
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MOAC releases all-league volleyball picks
MARION — The Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference has announced its all-league volleyball selections, which includes a number of youngsters from Richland and Crawford Counties. FIRST TEAM Bekah Conrad, Clear Fork; Ashley Dyer, Galion; Ady Monk, Galion; Kendall Stover, Highland; Ashlynn Belcher, Highland; Nichole Green, River Valley; Haleigh Creps, River Valley; Marleigh Albert, Shelby. SECOND TEAM Jullian Capretta, Galion; Brylinn Tuggle, Highland; Zoya Winkelfoos, Highland; Jada […]
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MOAC announces all-league football selections
MARION — The Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference has announced its all-league football team, which includes a number of Richland County players. FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Braylon McCoy, Clear Fork; Kaden Riddle, Clear Fork; Holden Hunter, Galion; Kaden Hill, Marion Harding; Brady Wink, Marion Harding; Owen Richards, River Valley; Karson Lang, River Valley; Cayden Shidone, River Valley; Marshall Shepherd, […]
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Patrick Etzwiler
Patrick Etzwiler, 78, of Howard, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends on Monday, October 25, 2021 after a long illness. He was born in Mansfield on August 10, 1943 to the late Richard and Mary (McKinley) Etzwiler. Patrick graduated in 1961 from Madison High School. A lifelong car and […]
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Gloria Harwell
Gloria Harwell left this physical world on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, but will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her forever. Gloria was an active person with many areas of interest that she pursued with knowledge and a passion for the cause. In her youth, she became a model and eventually […]
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Nov. 5 Richland County event to help people navigate Medicare
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) is holding free Medicare Check-up Day on-site events in the region through the 2022 Medicare open enrollment period, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. In Richland County, this will take place on Nov. 5. It will be an in-person presentation at 10 a.m. Area Agency on […]