Jerome “Jerry” Joseph Dunn, 97, of Crestline, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022, with his family by his side. Jerry was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 4, 1925, to the late John and Anna (Parker) Dunn. He married the love of his life, Josephine (Anatra) Dunn on February 3, 1951. They spent sixty-five […]
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Ohio Cardinal Conference facing uncertainty after Mount Vernon’s departure
MANSFIELD — The conference carousel began spinning again last week, putting the Ohio Cardinal Conference in flux once more. The Mount Vernon school board voted Nov. 21 to accept an invitation to join the Licking County League beginning with the 2024-25 school year. The move will end Mount Vernon’s almost decade-long affiliation with the OCC. […]
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Mansfield Sr. stops Toledo Scott for 6th straight win
CANAL WINCHESTER — The Mansfield Senior defense continues to stifle foes and key victories. That recipe baked another win on Tuesday when the Tygers tamed Toledo Scott 48-43 at the 2nd annual Harvest Prep Holiday Hoop Fest in Canal Winchester. Elias Owens led Senior High with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Nathaniel Haney chipped […]
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Clear Fork carves slim margin over Fredericktown
Clear Fork eventually plied victory away from Fredericktown 61-56 for an Ohio girls basketball victory on December 27. The last time Clear Fork and Fredericktown played in a 50-47 game on December 28, 2021. We covered the game. For a full recap, click here. In recent action on December 15, Clear Fork faced off against […]
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Mansfield delivers heart-wrenching defeat to Scott
Mansfield weebled and wobbled, but wouldn’t fall down in earning a 48-43 victory against Scott in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on December 27. Mansfield opened with a 12-11 advantage over Scott through the first quarter. The Tygers registered a 23-20 advantage at half over the Bulldogs. Mansfield jumped to a 36-30 lead heading into […]
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Mary Rose Will
Mary Rose Spangler Will, passed in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her family on December 26, 2022. She was just shy of her 90th birthday. Mary Rose was born on January 17, 1933 to Ambrose and Dolly Spangler. She was the sixth of nine children. Mary Rose was a resident of […]
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George “Snap” A. Deskins
George A. Deskins, aka “SNAP”, 41, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. George was born on June 24, 1981, in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Rachel (Vian) Deskins; four children, Erin (25) and Kahliya (his granddaughter), George (23), Mason (20), and Malakai (19); his parents, George “Buster” and Penny […]
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Duane Allen Carroll
Duane Allen Carroll, 55, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Duane was born August 6, 1967, in Warren, the son of Roy and Charlene (Mays) Carroll. He worked for 35 years at Metz Machine Shop until it closed. Duane also worked as a service technician for Steve Brown’s B & B […]
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OSHP reports 13 killed on Ohio roads during Christmas holiday
COLUMBUS – Thirteen people died on Ohio roads during the Christmas holiday period, according to provisional statistics released from the Ohio State Highway Patrol on Tuesday. The 13 deaths from seven fatal crashes occurred during a four-day reporting period, from Friday, Dec. 23, at 12 a.m. until Monday, Dec. 26, at 11:59 p.m., Of the […]
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Pre-Christmas homicide in Shiloh under investigation
SHILOH — Authorities are investigating an alleged homicide that happened sometime before Christmas in Shiloh. Terrence Hamman, 76, was found dead in his bed in his 16 Rear Mechanic St. home on Dec. 24 by a sheriff’s deputy, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. His son, Robert Hamman, 53, lived with his father and […]