John Michael “Mickey” Schade of Galion, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Galion Pointe at the age of 82. He was born May 6, 1938, in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, to the late John Lawrence and Geneva Claucherty Schade. He was a truck driver for nearly 60 years and was a member of the […]
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Cast announced for Cinderella: The Broadway Musical
MANSFIELD — Renaissance Performing Arts is pleased to announce the cast for their upcoming summer production of Cinderella: The Broadway Musical, part of the Park National Broadway Series. Caroline Grace Williams, Miss Ohio 2019, leads the company in the role of Ella. Supporting her are Ren favorites, Ryan Shreve as Topher, Condrea Webber as Madame, […]
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Section of Walker Lake Road to close for culvert work
MANSFIELD — Due to culvert work it will be necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed: Walker Lake Road from Lantz Road to Concord Avenue. The road has been closed and is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday Wednesday, June 10, barring any unanticipated problems. […]
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John E. “J.B.” Brooks
“Don’t hate the addict, hate the disease; don’t hate the person, hate the behavior. If it’s hard to watch it, imagine how hard it is to live it“. John E. “J.B.” Brooks, 63, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away at his home on Friday, June 5, 2020. Life had it’s challenges for John, but as it […]
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Suzanne M. “Sue” Berger
Suzanne M. “Sue” Berger, 58, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Mansfield on April 7, 1962, to Isaac and Kathleen (Skartved) Parker. Sue worked for 15 years at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She enjoyed nature and loved the outdoors. Sue is survived by […]
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Dayton man’s trial set for Oct. 26 in murders of Mansfield couple
DAYTON — A trial date has been set for a Dayton man accused of killing a Mansfield couple last November. The trial of Larry Dwayne Rodgers, 31, of Dayton, is scheduled to begin Oct. 26 at 8:30 a.m., according to Greg R. Flannagan, information officer in the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office. Rodgers is accused of murder […]
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Ohio Public Defenders call for systemic change in criminal justice system to address racism
COLUMBUS — About 50 lawyers, administrators and investigators from the Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) circled Franklin Park on Monday afternoon, honoring the death of George Floyd, a black man killed by police, and protesting police violence and racial injustice in the courts. The demonstration in Columbus was one of several across the […]
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Clear Fork students earn academic accolades
BELLVILLE — A group of Clear Fork students earned academic accolades after the final grading period this spring. ALL A’s Seniors: Samuel Brandes, Alexander Brown, Kylee Colegrove, Lauryn Copeland, Lenee Copeland, Lance Dillon, Hunter Eberts, Toree Enderle, Mason Ferguson, Emalie Fry, Smauel Hahn, Emily Hart, Faith Hicks, Kylie Hillman, Benjamin Hutyera, Laiken Johnson, Connor McClenathan, […]
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United Bank recognizes 14 outstanding Crawford County high school seniors
BUCYRUS — United Bank recently recognized two high school seniors from each of the seven Crawford County school districts. They were chosen by their administrators according to their academic records, extracurricular activities, and overall achievements. This year’s awards presentation did not follow the usual in-person breakfast format; instead, the graduating students received Amazon gift cards […]
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Blue Rose mission responds to COVID-19 with plea for volunteers
MANSFIELD – Like all groups and businesses, Blue Rose Mission, a Richland County non-profit organization that does simple home repairs for the less fortunate households in the greater Mansfield area, is feeling the effects of the current pandemic. The current model that Blue Rose follows calls for work groups to schedule and pay for a […]