Margaret Rose (Reed) Caron, age 73, of Mansfield passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in her home following a short illness. She was born April 9, 1940 in Johnsville to William K. and Gertrude (Louth) Reed and was graduated from Johnsville High School in 1958. Following high school, Margaret moved to Los Angeles, California, where […]
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Richland County Spelling Bee draws students from area schools
A total of 57 students from Richland County schools competed at the 2014 Richland County Spelling Bee at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center on Friday morning. Spelling Bee Coordinator Leanna Giesige said that this spelling bee has been held for more than 25 years. “ The spelling bee has been going on for many years, well […]
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Frank Donny Wagoner
Frank Donny Wagoner, 70 of Mansfield, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his home. He was born in Olive Hill, KY on August 4, 1943 to Charlie Lee Wagoner and Delphie Marie Hanshaw Wagoner. He was an automotive mechanic and enjoyed fishing, loved cookouts and family get togethers. Frank is survived by his wife […]
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Inez S. Gessling
Inez S. Gessling, 92, of Mansfield, OH passed away February 27, 2014 at the home of Charles and DeLee Gessling. Born December 30, 1921 in Bellville, she was the daughter of R.B. and Barbara O. (Maxwell) Snider. Inez graduated from Butler High School in 1940 and worked for Richland County Health Department as the registrar, […]
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Clear Fork girls fail in upset bid, fall to Bellevue in district tournament
NEW WASHINGTON –Bellevue won the Northern Ohio League girls basketball title this season. But the Lady Red didn’t show Clear Fork anything the Lady Colts haven’t already seen this season. Despite a 55-49 loss Thursday night in a Division II district semifinal game, Clear Fork battled Bellevue evenly all night – save for a two-minute […]
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Madison Lady Rams shock Willard in girls hoops district tournament
NEW WASHINGTON – If the Madison pressure defense comes at opponents in waves, the one the Lady Rams rolled at Willard in the fourth quarter looked like a tsunami. The speedy Lady Rams, with a game-long, full-court press, finally crumbled the Flashes with a 20-0 run in the fourth quarter of a 57-42 Division II […]
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Mansfield’s first SunDown RunDown an entrepreneurial success
Five minutes to share an idea, product, or business plan, followed by five minutes of audience questions and critique – that’s SunDown RunDown. Mansfield’s first SunDown RunDown was held Wednesday evening at The Old Bag of Nails Pub on Lexington Avenue. Five entrepreneurs were selected prior to the event to present their products and ideas, […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office recognizes Explorers at banquet
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office presented awards to over 17 high school students at its yearly Explorers Awards Banquet. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 4700 held its annual awards banquet recognizing its members with various awards such as community service hours, Explorer of the Year, and outstanding service. Sheriff Steve Sheldon and Community […]
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Dowds Elementary students enjoy a day at the beach
The weather outside might be cold and snowy, but inside the gymnasium at Dowds Elementary in Shelby, it looked like a day at the beach. Students and staff of all grades celebrated their annual “Beach Day” on Thursday, where everyone dressed up in tropical attire and students enjoyed their lunch picnic-style on their beach towels. […]
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Award-winning author David FitzSimmons visits Discovery School
Award-winning author and photographer David FitzSimmons captivated a crowd of children with his storytelling and puppets at Discovery School on Wednesday evening. The former high school English teacher is a professor at Ashland University, holds a Ph.D. in English from The Ohio State University, and is respected and sought-after professional photographer. His “Curious Critters” […]