Jerry David Barker, age 72, died on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Avita Ontario Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born June 12, 1950, in Shelby, to the late Fred S. and Kathern (Heuberger) Barker, he graduated from Shelby High School in 1969 and had been a lifelong Shelby resident. He worked as a truck […]
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Closing in on 100: McCready Interiors passes business to fourth generation in its 99th year
Editor’s NoteThis story is sponsored by McCready Interiors. For 99 years and four generations, McCready Interiors/Norwalk The Furniture Idea has been providing the community with custom order upholstery and furniture for the entire home. With a focus on interior design, the small business has hundreds of styles and thousands of fabrics to choose from to […]
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Here’s how Ashland University built a dominant women’s basketball program
If You GoIf you’re planning to travel with our Ashland Eagles on their tournament run, we want to talk to you. Drop us a line at news@ashlandsource.com or fill out this quick form. ASHLAND — In the past 11 years, the Ashland University women’s basketball team has won the NCAA Division II national championship twice, finished national runner-up […]
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ODOT: U.S. Route 30 major rehabilitation continues
RICHLAND COUNTY — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S. Route 30 major rehabilitation – U.S. 30, from State Route 309 to just east of the 5th Avenue ramps, will have lane closures for a major rehabilitation project. Traffic will always […]
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Little Chats with some Mansfield businesswomen: Court stenographer Mrs. Frances Marriott Conley
Editor’s NoteAs a tribute to Women’s History Month, this story was provided by the Sherman Room of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library and originally published by the Mansfield News on Sept. 4, 1921 on Page 2 of the Social Section. Those interested in more history should check out the Sherman Room at the Mansfield/Richland Public Library […]
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March 18: Ohio boys basketball state semifinal roundup
Akron Hoban outclasses Toledo St. John’s Jesuit Akron Hoban called “game” in the waning moments of a 49-36 defeat of Toledo St. John’s Jesuit during this Ohio boys high school basketball game. Akron Hoban drew first blood by forging a 14-10 margin over Toledo St. John’s Jesuit after the first quarter. The Knights’ offense jumped […]
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Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for new home on Foster Street
MANSFIELD — Good things come to those who wait and Easter O’Neal has put in her time. O’Neal and her daughter stood on a muddy vacant lot Friday afternoon and thrust their shovels into the soggy earth. After three years, they were finally breaking ground on their new home. Habitat for Humanity of Richland and […]
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Loudonville man involved in multi-vehicle crash that kills Illinois man
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – An Illinois man was killed Saturday morning when the brush-clearing crew he was riding with was struck by another vehicle from behind, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Reno J Keith Jr., 41, of Vandalia Illinois, was transported from the scene by Western Holmes Fire District EMS to Wooster Community Hospital but […]
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Richard Terry Johnson
Richard Terry Johnson, age 52, of Shelby, passed away at his residence on March 16, 2023. Born July 23, 1970, in Willard, to Terry and Melody Mable (Buffington) Boyd, he had been a Shelby resident for 17 years. He was a construction worker and a firefighter, and a member of the House of Fellowship. A […]
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Chandra Gwen (Biettner) McKinney
Chandra Gwen (Biettner) McKinney, age 66, of Shelby, died peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family. Chandra was born February 10, 1957 in Willard, Ohio to the late Russell and Rosetta (Green) Biettner and was a 1975 graduate of Shelby High School. She was the owner of Chandra’s […]