ASHLAND – The immeasurable impact of Elizabeth Pastor’s artistic passion and her generous spirit will endure for years to come, thanks to her carefully-composed estate plan. Through bequests in her will, Pastor made plans to create five endowed funds at Ashland County Community Foundation. Those funds were recently established upon the settlement of Pastor’s estate. […]
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Oh Christmas tree …. where in Ohio did you come from?
COLUMBUS – An evergreen tree strung with twinkling lights, mistletoe hung from the door frame, and the reindeer that guide Santa’s sleigh – you may not know it, but all of these things have some connection to the Buckeye State. Experts with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) have connected the dots to help […]
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Heaven & Nature Sing: Eagle Island at midnight
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Richland Source in 2018. There was one year in the 1970s when it got really cold early enough in the winter season so that by holiday vacation the lakes were already frozen solid. It seemed too good to miss, so we made plans to meet on Christmas […]
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Richland County hospitals anticipate new wave of COVID cases
MANSFIELD – Richland County hospitals are preparing for another surge in COVID-19 patients. There have been 1,905 new COVID-19 cases, 66 hospitalizations and 21 deaths among Richland County residents between Dec. 1 and 23, according to the Ohio Department of Health. “After Thanksgiving, OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital saw a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases,” said Gavin […]
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Ontario Police help 135 children receive Christmas presents
ONTARIO — The Christmas Toy Drive 2021 was a huge success, according to Ontario Police Chief Tommy Hill. “There were 48 families, including over 135 children in our area who received Christmas presents this year as a result of our community and their giving spirit,” Hill said. This year’s program started with the Toy Wavier […]
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Crestline to host a Night of Hope on Dec. 26
CRESTLINE — Crestline residents have organized an event to bring a night of hope and healing to area residents this holiday season. The celebration will take place on Sunday, Dec. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Village Gazebo on Seltzer Street. The event will begin with a short prayer vigil and will then be highlighted […]
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2 children injured, man arrested for OVMI in truck-buggy crash in Ashland County
ASHLAND — Two children were injured and a New Haven man arrested Thursday night after a two-vehicle crash involving a truck and a buggy in Ashland County, according to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office. Children ages 5 and 7 were injured in the incident, authorities stated. No report on their condition was available at the […]
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S.A.F.E. program supports Mansfield City School’s homeless families
Editor’s Note: This is the final story in a three-part series about how Mansfield City Schools is addressing the needs of students beyond the classroom. Click here to read part one and here to read part two. MANSFIELD – Lea Ann Sexton piled gifts onto the conference room tables. Each package was wrapped with cheerful […]
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GALLERY: Tyger Den
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Fredericktown appoints new police chief
FREDERICKTOWN — The Village of Fredericktown has found its next police chief. Tracey Myers, a 56-year-old Centerburg resident, was sworn in Wednesday in council chambers by Mayor Jerry Day. Myers has 36 years of law enforcement experience, including five years with the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office in northwest Ohio and 31 years with the […]