Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in the 1860s and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. The books are available from Lintern for $25 a set, tax and shipping included. Each book is about […]
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Crawford County corrections officer charged after crash
GALION — An attorney for a Crawford County Sheriff’s Office corrections officer has said charges filed against his client after a Monday auto crash are “false and egregious.” Galion police charged Jason Tupps with aggravated menacing, operating a vehicle under the influence and having a weapon under disability, according to the police report. Attorney Adam […]
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Lexington schools hire first district resource officer
LEXINGTON — When Robert Whitney experiences a first with the Lexington Local Schools, it’s a serious first. That was the case Wednesday at the Lexington school board meeting when the 54-year board member participated in a unanimous vote to hire Lexington police officer Mike Davis as the district’s first school resource officer. “I think a […]
Posted inAshland Source
Park district explores bringing adaptive bicycles to Ashland
ASHLAND – The look on Logan Zehner’s face as he zipped down the paved path at Freer Field Tuesday was one of pure joy. For the 22-year-old, developmental disabilities often become a roadblock. But this time, thanks to a wheelchair bicycle tandem, there was nothing to stop Zehner from riding a bike. Harnessed into a […]
Posted inBusiness
Richland Bank announces 2 promotions
MANSFIELD – Richland Bank Vice President Jeff Parton announced two promotions: Tiffany Allison has been promoted to assistant banking center manager at the Kroger Lexington Banking Center, and John (Robby) Rinehart has been promoted to assistant banking center manager at the Ontario Banking Center. Allison joined Richland Bank in September of 2004, and she has […]
Posted inObituaries
Leon Bond
Leon Bond was born on January 9, 1922 to Lucius Bond and Lucy Shaw Bond in Brownsville, Tennessee. His journey on earth ended on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Willard Mercy Hospital. Leon was the eldest child from an extremely close knit family that included ten siblings. While growing up in Tennessee, he graduated from […]
Posted inOpinion
Madison parent writes open letter concerning Madison schools
I am writing as a concerned community member/parent of the Madison Local School District. I know there has been some news coverage of some events, but I wanted to try to give an unobstructed, overall view of what is happening within the district. 1. The Open Meetings Act and public records act have both been […]
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Absentee/early voting begins July 10 special congressional election
MANSFIELD — Absentee/early voting for voters in the 12th Congressional District of Richland County has commenced as of Tuesday, July 10, either by mail or in person at the Richland County Board of Elections, 1495 W. Longview Ave., Suite 101. The closest entrance is in the back of the Longview Center by the “Vote Here” […]
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Shelby Fire Station: Construction
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Walter France Sr.
Walter France Sr., 75, of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Mansfield Memorial Homes. Walter was born on Sept. 8, 1942 in Louise, Mississippi. He was the son of Charles and Mary (Ginn) France. Walter grew up in Mississippi and worked on a farm there. He had a love for music, and […]