Paul S. Abbott 56, of Mansfield Ohio passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at home after a 4 year battle with colon cancer. Born July 10, 1967 in Queens, N.Y. he was the son of Paul W. Abbott and the late Gail Taylor. Paul was an automotive enthusiast with a long career in the automotive […]
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George William Oackes
George William Oackes, 84, of Howard, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, dear friend Bet, and his loving animals CeCe and Sweetie on Thursday, January 12, 2023. George was born on October 7, 1938 in Spencerville, Ohio. He was the son of Charles and Fanny (Harter) Oackes. George was a veteran in […]
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Wayne Kirkbride
Wayne E Kirkbride, age 74 of Galion, Ohio passed away January 11, 2023. He was born August 24, 1948 to the late Wilfrid Kirkbride, and Eleanor Frum Kirkbride. He was mostly known as Ed. He enjoyed sitting by campfires loved a good company and conversation. Wayne also was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He […]
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New law requires Ohio voters to show photo ID at polling places
MANSFIELD — Richland County Board of Elections Director Matt Finfgeld didn’t try to downplay the potential impact of a new state law requiring voters to show a photo ID before casting a ballot. “It’s going to be a big change,” said Finfgeld, who was in Columbus on Thursday with Deputy Director Jane Zimmerman at the […]
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Lester “Jug” E. Stout
Lester “Jug” E. Stout, age 78, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. Born Lester Eugene Stout on December 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Anna Mae (Hildebrand) and Lester C. Stout. He was a 1962 graduate of Lexington High School. A proud US Navy veteran, he served aboard the submarine, the USS […]
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James A. “Jim” Kreim
James A. “Jim” Kreim, age 61, of Shelby, died unexpectedly on Thursday morning, January 12, 2023 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Jim was born July 24, 1961 in Shelby to the late Joseph M. and Mary (Kempf) Kreim. He was a 1979 graduate of Shelby High School and furthered his education at North Central Technical College […]
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Cierra Nichole Hoskins
Cierra Nichole Hoskins of Mansfield passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Cierra Nichole Hoskins came into this world January 28, 1999 as a true fighter. She was born to Jamie Fissel and James Hoskins. She grew up with so much personality and was always wise beyond her years. She […]
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Madison High School announces honor roll lists
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local Schools has announced the names of students who earned All A’s and achieved Honor Roll status for the 2nd nine weeks grading period. All A’s Seniors Morgan Alberty, Riley Auflick, Gabriella Baker, Hope Barrett, Michelle Beatty, Nicholas Bishop, Trevor Bristow, Emma Brown, Charese Cogar, Allyson Cook, Mylah Davis, Drake […]
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Bucyrus grad wins Samuel Neff Fellowship for International Studies scholarship
BUCYRUS — The Community Foundation for Crawford County announces Mae Ferris as a 2022 scholarship winner of the Samuel Neff Fellowship for International Studies. Ferris is a 2021 graduate of Bucyrus High School and is currently a sophomore at The Ohio State University. Her major is Arts Management with a double minor in Music and […]
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Mansfield BOE hears update on homeless student program
MANSFIELD — Kathy Goodwin’s job brings a mixture of tears and triumphs. A community health worker with Third Street Family Health Services, Goodwin works primarily with adult family members of homeless students in the Mansfield City School district. As part of the district’s S.A.F.E. program, Goodwin connects families with local agencies. She also helps families […]