Melissa “Annabelle” Frailey, sixteen-year-old daughter of Edward and Vada (Holstein) Frailey of Bellville, passed away Thursday morning November 7, 2013 in the emergency room of MedCentral Mansfield Hospital following a brief illness. She was born July 28, 1997 in Dayton and lived in Bellville almost her entire life. Annabelle loved to laugh, and could brighten […]
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Clear Fork school board hears disciplinary issues and recognizes accomplishments
Recent disciplinary actions were discussed at last Thursday’s Clear Fork School Board meeting where clarification of policies in the Athletic Handbook were requested by the parents of a student whose internet behavior resulted in the students suspension. Also acknowledged at the evening’s meeting were the newly elected board members and the community support that enabled […]
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Local APICS Chapter wins APICS CBAR Silver Award
The local American Production and Inventory Control Society North Central Ohio Chapter received the 2013 The APICS Chapter Benchmarking and Recognition Sliver Award designation. APICS is the American Production and Inventory Control Society. There are currently 37,000 plus professionals in the global network of supply chain and operations management. Many businesses in Mansfield, Ashland, and the surrounding […]
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The votes are in, but where were the voters?
Election week is passed. The polls are cast and the numbers are in. With the passing of levies by certain percentages and the winning of candidates, voters are usually well aware of the numbers that were counted. A week removed, the numbers that were not counted may merit a story of their own. In Richland […]
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Local meat processor partners with outreach ministry to feed the hungry in Ohio
One deer can feed up to 200 hungry people. According to national statistics, 13 million children live in households that experience hunger or are at risk of hunger, and very fifth person in a soup kitchen line is a child. Through Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), Turk Brothers Custom Meats in Ashland, like many […]
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‘Richland Moves!’ discusses bicycle routes at Shelby
Richland Moves met at Marvin Memorial Library in Shelby on Tuesday evening to discuss a review of the draft bicycle route map for Shelby. Discussion developed with updates regarding the B&O Bike Trail and there was mention of the 2014 Shelby Bicycle Days. Richland Moves member Paul Bender praised Shelby’s efforts in creating a bicycle […]
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Invitational High School Choral Festival returns to AU Nov. 16
The annual Invitational High School Choral Festival returns to Ashland University on Saturday, Nov. 16, which culminates in a public concert at 3:45 p.m. in the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel. Presented by AU’s Department of Music, the concert is free and open to the public. Three Ohio high schools will engage in a day […]
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Man suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound in Mansfield
A man reportedly suffered a self inflicted gun shot wound to the leg on Tuesday near the 800 block of W. Fourth Street. The incident was unrelated to the business. Michael Doyon, 21, had a small caliber handgun in his possession when the weapon accidentally discharged into his leg. Police and emergency medical personnel responded […]
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Robby E. “Rob” Johnson
Robby E. “Rob” Johnson, 39, of Columbus passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, November 8, 2013. Rob was born in Mansfield on October 9, 1974 to Randall and Judy (Tucker) Johnson. A 1994 graduate of Clear Fork High School, Rob earned his certificate in restaurant management from Knox County Career Center. Before moving to […]
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Duane Forest Mellick
Former U.S. Navy Communication Technician, Duane Mellick, passed away on Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11, 2013 in MedCentral Mansfield Hospital following six months of treatment for colon cancer. He maintained a positive attitude and never complained during his illness and now he is in his new home in heaven, rejoicing with his Savior. A leap […]