I love many things about this state. Its coldest weather does not make the list. This winter’s cocktail of sub-zero temperatures, howling winds and almost weekly storm warnings has been a doozy to take in. I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve occasionally tweeted and posted my displeasure along the way and, honestly, I’ve […]
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Shelva Jean Spencer
Shelva Jean Spencer, 74, of Lucas, passed away Tuesday evening, February 25, 2014 at her home. She was born March 6, 1939 in White Oak, Kentucky to the late Finley and Hattie (Griffiths) Frederick. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and was dedicated to her family and her faith in the Lord. Her […]
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Marlene Sue Spear
Marlene Sue Spear, 67, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday evening, February 25, 2014 at her home. She was born July 19, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to Thomas W. and Elvera A. (Rieman) Schroeder. Marlene was a case worker with Richland County Job and Family Services. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic […]
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Jennie N. Predmore
Jennie N. Predmore, age 95, resident of Hebron, Ohio and former area resident died Sunday, February 23, 2014 in Arlington Care Center, Newark, Ohio. Born December 14, 1918 in Lower Salem, Ohio, she was the daughter of John and Bertha (Nieb) Merrow. Jennie grew up in the Marietta area, resided in Plymouth, Ohio in the […]
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mobile outreach available March 11
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Mobile Outreach Center will make its monthly visit to the office of the Mansfield Branch, NAACP, Suite 409 of the Richland Bank Building, 3 North Main Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Anyone who has an employment discrimination complaint resulting from disparate treatment based […]
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Slow start dooms Clear Fork boys in tournament loss to Lexington
BUCYRUS — Point guard Joey Zahn led Lexington in points – and in points-per-pound – on Tuesday night. The sophomore scored 22 points to lead the Minutemen to their seventh straight win with a 58-43 victory over Clear Fork in the Division II sectional semifinals at Bucyrus High School. “I’m not the most athletic guy […]
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Husted sets voting hours for 2014 General Election
In adopting a proposal put forth by Democratic and Republican elections officials, Secretary Jon Husted announced a voting schedule that will ensure voters in all 88 counties will have an equal opportunity to cast a ballot in the 2014 statewide election. Secretary Husted’s directive issued implements a bipartisan proposal by the Ohio Association of Elections […]
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Mechanics Bank to offer home buyer events
Mechanics Bank will offer special home buyer events on Friday, Feb. 28 at the Madison office (980 Ashland Rd) and Friday, March 7 at the Trimble Road office (490 N. Trimble Rd.). Both events will be held from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Grants worth $5,000 are available for a limited time to qualified borrowers […]
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Spartans muzzle Bulldogs
ONTARIO — The mercury may have been plummeting outside, but the temperature was steamy inside the O-Rena on Tuesday thanks to St. Peter’s stifling defense. The Spartans forced 31 Crestline turnovers and cruised to a 71-51 win over the Bulldogs in a Division IV sectional semifinal game. Fourth-seeded St. Peter’s (13-10) will play No. 1 […]
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Gorman Nature Center to hold bird walk and sky watch
Gorman Nature Center is hosting Breakfast with the Birds on Saturday, March 1 at 8:30 a.m. Participants will enjoy a variety of hot and cold beverages, fruit and apple cider doughnuts, while watching and learning all about the common winter birds that visit the feeders. This program are free, but if you partake of the […]