James “Jim” Wayne Clinage Sr., 63, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born February 11, 1959 in Mansfield, Ohio, Jim was the son of James and Josephine (Hoffman) Clinage. Jim was an accomplished driver in the Demolition Derby and had won many trophies. He loved being outdoors and especially enjoyed […]
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OHSAA to support Esports Ohio state tournament
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced a partnership with nonprofit organization Esports Ohio and to support and promote its annual state tournament in May. There are currently 250 schools that have teams affiliated with Esports Ohio. Esports Ohio was created by teachers to enhance the fast-growing participation in electronic game competitions […]
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NAMI’s Black Mental Health & Wellness Symposium set for Feb. 11 at Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD — The National Alliance on Mental Illness Richland County (NAMI RC) has partnered with NAMI National and Kohl’s Corporation as a grant recipient to expand the capacity for information and support where they are needed most at the community level, specifically for the African American communities. Upon hearing of this exciting opportunity, NAMI RC […]
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Lucille Wilson
Lucille Wilson, 97, of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Kingston of Ashland. Lucille was born on February 4, 1925, in Franklin County, KY, to Esta and Anna (Sexton) Hill. Lucille attended Lincoln Heights Baptist Church for many years, where she taught Sunday School. She was employed by Dominion Electric in Mansfield […]
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NAMI Richland County among 50 national grant honorees
MANSFIELD — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Richland County has announced the organization has been selected as a grant recipient of the NAMI National and Kohl’s Corporation Grant. Funds will be used to expand the capacity for information and support where they are needed most at the community level, specifically for Richland County’s […]
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Valentine resigns as Madison football coach, applies for Ashland opening
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Scott Valentine resigned as Madison’s football coach Tuesday and has applied for the vacancy at Ashland, where he piloted the Arrows from 2002 to 2018. Valentine spent just one season at Madison, going 1-9 last fall. “After a lot of consideration, I decided to apply at Ashland,” Valentine said early Tuesday afternoon. […]
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Area Agency on Aging plans to seek tax levy renewal on May 2 primary ballot
MANSFIELD — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging plans to seek renewal of its five-year, 1.5-mill property tax levy on the May 2 primary ballot. Representatives from the agency met Tuesday morning with Richland County commissioners, who approved a resolution that sends the agency to Auditor Pay Dropsey to determine the actual dollar […]
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Denis Du Vall
Denis Du Vall, age 84, resident of Galion, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 14, 2023 in his home. Born February 10, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY to Clarence Leon and Loraine Ella (Hanke) Du Vall, he had been a Galion resident for the past 17 years. A 1958 graduate of Shelby High School, Denis had joined […]
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Emmitt Robertson
MANSFIELD: Emmett Lee Robertson, 88, of Mansfield passed away Sunday morning, January 15, 2023 following a brief illness. The son of Major and Ruth M. (Stover) Robertson, Emmett was born December 3, 1934 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was a member of the Mansfield Senior High basketball team and graduated in 1952. From 1953-1955 Emmett […]
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Motorcycle Ohio course registration opens Jan. 23
COLUMBUS — Ohioans who wish to learn what it takes to ride a motorcycle safely and responsibly can sign-up for rider courses online beginning Monday, Jan. 23. Training courses through Motorcycle Ohio begin as early as March and run through early November. The state has over 600,000 endorsed riders, making Ohio one of the largest […]