“This is the day the LORD has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Psalm 118:24) Lloyd kept his pocket full of small coins stamped with that verse. He gave them away freely to anyone who needed a message of hope and happiness. Lloyd Hull, age 90, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 […]
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Weather Channel names winter storms for clarity
The Weather Channel has released its list of winter storm names for the 2013-14 season, the second annual rundown of names that will be attached to storms in the upcoming winter weather season. Developed with the help of a Latin class at Bozeman High School in Bozeman, Mont., the 26 names will be used in […]
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Upper Midwest experiencing propane shortage
After seeing an unusual harvest last fall, the Upper Midwest is now facing the consequences of that crop with a propane shortage throughout the region. Program coordinator of Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron, and Richland Counties (CACEHR) Jennifer Jennette stated, “This is very serious. We’ve been calling companies and we can’t get propane delivered […]
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Robert Eugene “Gene” Bopp
Gene Bopp passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 in his Mansfield home following a sudden illness. He was 70. Born April 18, 1943 in Conemaugh, PA he was one of Bernerd and Velma (Shaffer) Bopp’s eleven children. After graduating high school he joined the Air Force to serve his country. He moved to the Mansfield […]
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Lady Flames cruise by Lady Cubs
The Lady Flames of Mansfield Christian (MCS) traveled to Lucas for a Monday night basketball matchup with the Lady Cubs. The road trip yielded the second win in a row for MCS in a 45-24 win. The Lady Flames leaped out to a 11-3 lead in the first and commanded a 29-10 lead at the […]
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Popular “Skits, Bits, and Halfwits V” opens this weekend
Skits, Bits, and Halfwits is making its way back to the Mansfield Playhouse for part five of the smash hit comedic production. Directors Renee Rebman and Gordon Wendling have been creating these sketch-based comedies for about the last ten years. “This will be our fifth installment and it usually takes us a few years to […]
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Ontario council seeks to fill vacated council-at-large position
The Richland County Republican party Central Committee Chairman Mark Arnold was notified that Ontario Councilman-at-Large Roger Heston submitted his letter of resignation “effective immediately.” Heston was elected in the November General Election for a 4-year term beginnning January 2014. In an email to Mike Casto, Richland County Republican Party Chairman and Larry Collins, Ontario […]
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Richland Academy organizes faculty music recital
On Feb. 16, at 2 p.m., Richland Academy is hosting a free faculty music recital. This is an opportunity to discover the talented teachers on staff at Richland Academy. The concert will feature a performance of Beethoven’s Sonata No. 9, Opus 47 by Holly Babcock, violin, accompanied by Muriel Babcock on piano. Other performers will […]
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Ohio Attorney General monitoring propane price complaints
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said that his office is actively monitoring complaints regarding propane prices and shortages. The Attorney General also will work with other states to look for possible anti-competitive activities related to the sale of propane. “We want to assure Ohioans that we will carefully monitor reports of potential price gouging […]
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Local businesses keep it sweet for Valentine’s Day
Finding the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day with a loved one can be challenging at times. However, here in Richland County, local businesses provide a wide variety of special ideas for this sentimental holiday. Daron’s Greenhouse & Floral located in Plymouth on 7386 Plymouth-Springmill Road, will make it a top priority to brighten up […]