Riding a wave of production, Fredericktown dunked Delaware Christian 44-27 in Ohio girls basketball on January 3. The last time Fredericktown and Delaware Christian played in a 59-24 game on January 28, 2021. For a full recap, click here. Recently on December 30 , Fredericktown squared up on Centerburg in a basketball game . For […]
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Column: Back strains are among most common reasons for winter hospitalizations
WASHINGTON D.C. — Winter is on our doorstep and while the health focus continues to be on staying safe from COVID-19, we cannot forget that this is also the time of year when the cold air temperature can cause the muscles and ligaments that support the back and spine, along with other parts of your […]
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James “Jim” Vincent Gentile
James “Jim” Vincent Gentile, 88, of Perrysville, passed away in the care of Kindred Hospice on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Jim was born on April 15, 1933 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was the son of James and Sophia (Cabonavic) Gentile. Jim proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War on the USS […]
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OhioHealth offers “Letter to the Community”
COVID-19 has brought us to a crisis crossroads. It’s that real; it’s that true. We are worried. Each of our communities, every household, and every business have made sacrifices and difficult choices to stay safe. Still, here we are. We are astonished at what could be the largest surge yet in this almost two-year fight […]
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Bruce L. Engle
Bruce L. Engle went to be with our Lord on Dec. 31, 2021. Bruce was born on Feb. 3, 1940 in Englewood, New Jersey to parents Anna and LeRoy Engle, who proceeded him in death. Bruce graduated from Hackensack New Jersey High School in 1958 and the University of Richmond, Virginia, in 1962. He played […]
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Charlene Thomas
Charlene Thomas, of Mansfield, passed away on Jan. 1, 2022, at her home at the age of 97. Born Oct. 26, 1924, in Ronda, West Virginia, she was one of 15 children of the late Susan (Jarrett) and Roy Greathouse. Growing up in a large family, Charlene became a wonderful cook and enjoyed working in […]
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Justin “Bubby” Allen Coleman
Justin “Bubby” Allen Coleman, 24, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. Born April 23, 1997 in Marion, Ohio. He was the son of James Randall and Patricia Ann (Hayhurst) Coleman. Justin worked in the construction field and enjoyed fishing, 4-wheeling, camping, mudding and dirt biking. He had the best sense of humor and […]
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Robert “Bob” Paul Swank
Robert “Bob” Paul Swank, 77, of Mansfield, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Bob was born on June 11, 1944 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was the son of Paul and Margaret (Twitchell) Swank. Eccentric, unique, out of the box thinker, Bob was a larger than life; one of a kind […]
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GALLERY: Judge Robinson swears in new Lexington Council & Township Trustees
Richland County Common Pleas Judge Brent Robinson swore in the new members of Lexington Village Council on Jan. 3, 2022. Lexington Councilman Kim Little is sworn into office by Richland County Common Pleas Judge Brent Robinson on Jan. 3, 2022. Lexington Councilwoman Katie Getz is sworn into office by Richland County Common Pleas Judge Brent Robinson […]
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OSHP reports 10 deaths on Ohio roads over 2022 New Year’s holiday
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 10 deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2021-2022 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. Four fatalities were the result of not wearing a safety belt when available, three were OVI-related and five were pedestrians. New Year 2022 Holiday Traffic Report in Ohio The four-day reporting […]