Larry Edward (Cooch) Potter, 72, of Mansfield passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He died peacefully with his wife, Charlene, children, and family by his side. Larry was born November 3, 1950, in Praise, KY to Kenneth Edward Potter & Leona Fields. He was a 1968 graduate of […]
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Ontario man charged with killing Mansfield teen arrested in Columbus
MANSFELD — An Ontario man charged with the murder of a Mansfield teenager was arrested Tuesday morning, according to police Chief Keith Porch. Montels D. Holland Jr., 31, was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 11:20 a.m. in an apartment at 3725 Kimberly West Drive in Columbus, according to […]
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Clear Fork Valley School District joins Mid-Ohio ESC
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is welcoming the Clear Fork Valley School District as a client district. Clear Fork Valley Schools Board of Education approved the move to Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center at their Dec. 15, 2022, regular Board meeting. The Mid-Ohio ESC Board of Governors voted unanimously to accept their petition of membership […]
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Mansfield-Richland County Public Library to seek levy renewal in May
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield-Richland County Public Library received permission Tuesday from county commissioners to place the renewal of a 10-year, 3.9-mill levy on the May 2 primary ballot. The levy generates about $7 million annually and costs the homeowner of a $100,000 home about $117.84 each year, according to county Auditor Pat Dropsey. As a […]
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Nancy Jane Ebinger
On January 4, 2023 Jesus embraced Nancy Jane Ebinger into his loving arms. Nancy is remembered as a wonderful woman, a loving mother and mate, a genuine sweetheart, a talented lady, the flower lady (so much that her neighbor called her gardens “Kingwood South”), an oil painter, and an anointed praise and worship leader. When […]
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Artists Wanted: Ashland SWCD seeks rain barrel sponsors for 4th annual Rain Beat on Main Street event
ASHLAND — Art and conservation come together each summer as part of Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District’s Rain Beat on Main Street event. The 2023 calendar will mark the program’s fourth year, and organizers are hoping the program continues to grow in popularity. That’s why the district is on the hunt for local artists […]
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Wayfinders brings international 5k walk for homelessness to Mansfield on February 25
Wayfinders Ohio invites the public to bundle up, lace up their walking shoes, and join them for Mansfield’s first annual Coldest Night of the Year 5k walk on February 25, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is an international fundraising event to bring awareness to the challenges faced by those experiencing […]
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John “Jack” D. Donaldson
John “Jack” D. Donaldson passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 61. He was preceded in death by his father, William Donaldson; his paternal grandparents George (Mildred) Donaldson; and his maternal grandparents John F. (Florence) Ferguson. John is survived by his three children Amanda (Matt) Krajkowski of […]
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Ruth Hughes
Ruth Hughes, 94, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born on October 14, 1928, Ruth was the daughter of Wilford and Hazel (Vandora) Myers. Ruth was a long-time member of First English Lutheran Church in Mansfield. Ruth had a love for clothing and loved getting dressed up and going out […]
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Leona Cunningham
MANSFIELD: Leona M. Cunningham, age 75, of Mansfield passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Arbors of Mifflin following a long battle with illness. She was born June 8, 1947 in Mansfield to the late Benton Eugene and Norma June (Ice) Brown and graduated from Clear Fork High School. Leona also attended college for Accounting. […]