A tree smashed into a house in Shelby in April 2019 during a tornado that tested the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. (File photo) Rocket Chevrolet after the storm in Shelby. Rocket cars Tree in road in Shelby tree falls over in Shelby Barn roof gone in Shelby Storm damage near Shelby building damage in […]
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Holocaust Memorial Service set for May 5 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — There will be a Holocaust Memorial Service on May 5 at 3 p.m. at the Emanuel Jacob Congregation in Mansfield. Mansfield mayor Tim Theaker, the Richland County Commissioners, students, clergy and the public are invited to the event at 973 Larchwood Road. “This spirit of community and celebration of diversity is a heart-warming […]
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Spring storm damages Shelby businesses, homes, temporarily closes Ohio 39
SHELBY — A severe weather event wreaked havoc in Shelby on Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage to multiple houses, businesses and closing a major road through the city, according to authorities. A section of Ohio 39 closed shortly after 5 p.m. from the corporate limits to Mickey Road, the Shelby police stated. The cause was debris in the […]
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Tornado watch in effect for Richland, Ashland and Crawford counties
A tornado watch is in effect for Richland, Ashland and Crawford counties until Sunday at 9 p.m., according the National Weather Service in Cleveland. A tornado warning for northern Richland County, which was triggered earlier this afternoon, has now been cancelled. A Shelby Police Department dispatcher reported power outages in most of the city. There […]
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Magdalena “Magda” Stagl
Magdalena “Magda” Stagl, 83, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her home. Magda was born on January 19, 1936 in Chervenka, Yugoslavia. She was the daughter of Frank and Christina (Schneider) Schmidt. Magda came to the United States in 1952, and married her husband, Anton “Tony” Stagl in 1955. She was […]
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GALLERY: 179th Welcome Home
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Diana S. Kling
Diana S. Kling, 46, of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. Diana was born on January 5, 1973 to Sandra Gossett and John Renchen. She was raised most of her life by her mother and step-father, Scott Gossett. Diana was a graduate of Ontario High School with a varsity letter in softball and […]
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179th Airlift Wing welcomes home recently deployed members
MANSFIELD – Recently deployed members of Mansfield’s 179th Airlift Wing received a proper welcome home on Sunday afternoon. A ceremony at Mansfield Senior High School recognized Airmen that have deployed over the past year, along with showing gratitude to all the families and community partners for their support. “So many of us put on this […]
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Annabelle (Cranmer) Ferguson
Annabelle (Cranmer) Ferguson passed away peacefully on April 12, 2019. Annabelle was born on March 15, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to James and Emma (O’Danial) Cranmer. Growing up Annabelle loved to arrange the furniture in her doll house. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1949. During high school she was co-editor of […]
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Honored Flag ceremony on April 25 will honor Patterson
MANSFIELD – Bruce Phipps, Commander of the Richland County Joint Veterans Counsel announced an American Flag will be raised at the first Honored Flag ceremony for 2019 on April 25 in front of the Richland County courthouse at 6:00 p.m. to honor deceased Richland County US Army Air Corps Veteran Russell Clarence Patterson. Russell enlisted […]