Kathleen Mae Straka, age 93, of Shelby, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Kathleen was born January 28, 1929 in Shelby to Ralph and Emily (Spangler) Allwine and was a 1947 graduate of Shelby High School. Kathleen had worked for the Shelby Sales Book Company, Roethlisberger Transfer Company, and […]
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Carl M. Neef
Carl “Fid” Malcolm Neef, 65 years of age, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday January 3, 2023 at his residence in Galion, Ohio. Carl was born in Marion on September 28, 1957 to the late Carl and Rose (Eaches) Neef. Fid had a love for fishing, mushroom hunting, gardening, and most of all […]
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Richland County Land Bank awards $527,700 contract to demolish former Ocie Hill building
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank board on Wednesday awarded a $527,700 contract to demolish and clean up the former Ocie Hill Community Center on the city’s north side. The contract was awarded to Raze International of Shadyside in Belmont County, which submitted the lowest of seven bids for the effort, funded through a […]
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Mary Catherine Stickney
Mary Catherine Stickney, 92, of Mansfield, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Born on August 8, 1930 in Crestline, Ohio, Mary was the daughter of John and Vergie (Blossom) Keith. Mary was a 1948 graduate of Lexington High School. A woman of faith, Mary lived her life striving to be honest […]
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Madison to introduce athletic Hall of Fame
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The wall of fame will soon be replaced by a Hall of Fame. The Madison athletic department recently announced the formation of the Madison Comprehensive High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The inaugural class will be recognized in August. “There has long been talk of the importance of an athletic hall of […]
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Ontario man sought for alleged murder of Mansfield 16-year-old
EDITOR’S NOTE: In the original version of this story, it was reported the victim was an 8th grade student. While that is the listing on the General Offense report, Lovett was not an active student. MANSFIELD — An arrest warrant for aggravated murder has been issued for an Ontario man sought in the killing of […]
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Reward available for escapee, sex offender on Fugitive of the Week list
MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is seeking the public’s help in finding these four individuals as part of their Fugitives of the Week list. What was previously known as Most Wanted has been changed to Fugitives of the Week, at the request of local authorities. Nichole Meyers, 46, is 5-foot-6, 250 […]
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Brooke R. Hale
Brooke Renae Hale, 39, of Crestline passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Brooke was born in Upper Sandusky, on October 4, 1983, to Tony R. Hall of Wharton and Pamela J. (Williams) Hall who preceded her in death. On April 17, 2010, she married Ryan Hale, […]
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GALLERY: Jan. 4 Fugitives of the Week list
Nichole Meyers, 46, is 5-foot-6, 250 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes. She is sought by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for escape. She also has warrants out of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections in Huron County and Morrow County. Authorities say she has ties the Mansfield area. Richard Kiser, 56, is 5-foot-7, […]
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Area Agency on Aging’s Sponsor-A-Family program brings holiday joy
ONTARIO – For a second year in a row, the Sponsor-A-Family program has brought joy to families in need. Employees of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. purchased and collected clothing and toys for families that have faced financial emergencies caused by illnesses or other adversities beyond their control. More than 75 […]