MANSFIELD — After spending more than 23 years providing safety, education, and resources to families experiencing violence, a beloved local leader is passing the torch and finally getting a little more time for herself and her family. Executive Director Katherine “Kathy” Ezawa will celebrate her retirement in June after serving The Domestic Violence Shelter of […]
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GALLERY: Feb 21 court hearing
Steve Andrews Isoleen Dunn Debra Chase Ron Biddle Kathy Shambre Adrian Ackerman Mayor Tim Theaker John Spon Mayor Tim Theaker Isoleen Dunn Stephanie Hartzler Sarah Hairston
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Mears lauds Richland County department heads during quarterly meeting
MANSFIELD — Richland County Commissioner Cliff Mears looked around the room near the end of Thursday’s department head meeting. “I want to make two observations. One is that I think the quality of leadership in Richland County exhibited here is unsurpassed,” he said. “I don’t think you can listen to what we just listened to […]
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Library hosts monthlong baby supply donation drive for low-income moms
MANSFIELD — Kim Miller has seen many new mothers faced with a tough decision: Whether to buy baby supplies or groceries. As a community health worker, she acts as a support system and advocate for individuals facing barriers like homelessness, unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, unplanned pregnancies and limited prenatal care. With the Moms and Babies […]
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Beatrice “Bea” Ruth Schaad
Beatrice “Bea” Ruth Schaad, 93, of Mansfield, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital on Thursday, February 25, 2023. Bea was born on June 2, 1929 in Mansfield, Ohio and grew up in the Lucas, Ohio area. She was the daughter of Marion and Hilma (Whitinger) Culler. She was a graduate of Lucas High School. Bea […]
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Duwayne E. Shoup
Duwayne E. Shoup, 79, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born Shelby, Ohio on July 12, 1943 to Dale E. and Grace (Moore) Shoup. Right after high school, Duwayne quickly began his career with Richland Brick and soon after, built his own company, Shoup Construction. […]
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March 1: Ohio girls basketball tournament roundup
Columbus Africentric holds off Cincinnati Summit Country Day Fan stress was at an all-time high as Columbus Africentric did just enough to beat Cincinnati Summit Country Day 49-40 during this Ohio girls high school basketball game. In recent action on Feb. 24, Cincinnati Summit Country Day faced off against Kettering Alter . For a full recap, […]
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March 1: Ohio boys basketball tournament roundup
Caledonia River Valley narrowly edges Granville in tight triumph Caledonia River Valley weebled and wobbled, but wouldn’t fall down in earning a 58-54 victory against Granville for an Ohio boys basketball victory on March 1. In recent action on Feb. 24, Caledonia River Valley faced off against Columbus Linden-Mckinley. For more, click here. Granville took on Bloom-Carroll […]
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Snow-less February about to give way to heavy rains, wind to start March
“March comes in like a lion, out like a lamb.” — English author Thomas Fuller from a 1732 volume of “proverbs, wise sentences and witty sayings, ancient and modern.” MANSFIELD — North central Ohio just experienced one of the most snow-less Februarys in memory. One local weather observer in his 70s, Charles Comstock, believes it […]
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Loudonville’s Vermilya a finalist for Ohio’s Ms. Basketball
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association has announced the finalists for the 2023 Ohio Ms. Basketball Award. The winner will be announced Wednesday, March 8. Voting is currently underway for the 216 registered OPSWA members and will end at noon on Monday, March 6. The voting process is nearly identical to that used […]