ASHLAND — The sincerity in his voice was evident as Zane Ries, an AU freshman from Barberton, Ohio, said, “We like to give back to the community—especially for an organization like this one that does so much to help others. It’s our chance to help you.” Thirteen members of the Ashland University football team, along […]
Sarah Ludwig joins Hamilton Insurance Group
MANSFIELD – Hamilton Insurance Group, Inc. is excited to announce the addition of Sarah Ludwig to its agency. Ludwig was raised in Mansfield and graduated from Madison Comprehensive High School and then from Hondros College of Business. She has been working in the insurance field for over two years and was previously employed at State […]
How students really feel about local housing & neighborhoods
MANSFIELD – Finding an affordable house in a blight-free neighborhood might determine if some students stay in the Richland County area after graduating high school. More than 68 percent of 510 local students – 216 in 12th grade and 294 in either fourth or fifth – listed “affordable housing” and “clean and nice neighborhoods” as […]
Richland County Prosecutor’s Office releases 94 June indictments
MANSFIELD — A Richland County Grand Jury has named 94 individuals indicted for the month of June. Jerry Bentley, aggravated possession of drugs Eric Chance, aggravated possession of drugs Eric Hamm, aggravated possession of drugs Jeremy Hess, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of heroin Brant Kodger, possession of cocaine David Lawhorn, aggravated possession of drugs Joseph Lawrence, possession […]
Hillsdale surveys show support for arming staff, new facilities
JEROMESVILLE — A majority of survey respondents in the Hillsdale Local School District have expressed support for a program to arm staff and with plans to build new facilities using pipeline revenue. In about one month since a community survey regarding arming staff was placed on the district’s website, 202 people have responded, Supt. Steve […]
Author to share new book at Crestline library Saturday
CRESTLINE — Author Theodore L. Weaver will be at the Crestline Public Library on Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon to share his new book, “Breaking Thru.” As a former Crestline resident, the inspirational book tells of Weaver’s life and search for peace. The book highlights his life with Martial Arts and finding salvation at a small Willard […]
A Heritage House celebrates 35 years in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – When Beth Nunn opened A Heritage House in 1983, she never imagined she’d still be running the Mansfield-based furniture and gift shop 35 years later. The younger version of herself expected to retire one day, but now at 71 years old, Nunn doesn’t see retirement in her near future. She’s not really a […]
The Holden Agency Welcomes Missy Butts
MANSFIELD — The Holden Agency is excited to announce that it has added Melissa (Missy) Butts to its growing team of Real Estate Agents. Missy was raised in Ashland where she graduated from Ashland High School and the Ashland County West Holmes Career Center. She was a senior in high school when she started in […]
Philip “Vic” Clark
Philip “Vic” Clark, 65, of Shelby, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 8, 2018, at OhioHealth Riverside Hospital in Columbus. His sudden passing has sent shock waves throughout his family and the horse world, but one of his friends believed Jesus needed his taxes done. He was born November 9, 1952, in Hebron, Ohio to Phil […]
Therm-O-Disc workers help “ReStore” the community
ONTARIO — Local Therm-O-Disc employees carried their Fourth of July celebration into July 5th by volunteering at the Ontario Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Therm-O-Disc volunteers included Chris Borland, Samantha Creager, Holly Damron, Esther Goodell, Shannon Reutter, Madeline Rogowski, Gary Stansberry and Josh Verspoor, and their supervisor Alicia Frado. “I thoroughly enjoyed helping out the community […]
