Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in Ohio using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Ohio in 2021.Liam has been the most popular boy name in the United States for the last five years, while Noah, Oliver, Elijah, and […]
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Holiday memories: Enjoy your white Christmas. But pray history doesn’t repeat 2004-05
MANSFIELD — The last time I can recall anything near this cold at Christmas in Richland County was 2004, a bitter cold accompanied by almost two feet of snow on Dec. 23. Just like 2022, if you wanted a white Christmas 18 years ago, you got it, Now join me in a quick prayer that […]
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Running Wild: Crestview’s Reymer excels in new position
OLIVESBURG — The only thing that slowed down Adison Reymer all season was an injury. The area Offensive Player of the Year, Reymer was hampered by nagging injuries during the second half of the season. He still managed to rush for 1,395 yards and 20 touchdowns on 196 carries, earning a spot on the Division […]
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Ohio issues Christmas Eve weather update; I-75 closed in SW Ohio
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) continues to monitor the winter weather system that is impacting Ohio and coordination with federal, state and local partners. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers continue to patrol the roadways to assist stranded motorists and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) continue their work to clear […]
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Shelby man, 34, killed in Crawford County crash Friday
BUCYRUS — A 34-year-old Shelby man died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle, weather-related crash in Crawford County, according to the Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a 2022 Freightliner driven by Matthew Ruth, 36, of Bucyrus was westbound on Remlinger Road (County Road 49) in Vernon Township, west of Baker Road. […]
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Raymond L. Shears, Jr.
Raymond Lewis Shears, Jr., age 75, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at OhioHealth Mansfield Emergency Department following an apparent heart event at home. His family was with him and is devastated that Ray is gone but is comforted to know he is celebrating Christmas in heaven and free from the various health concerns that […]
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Survey asks: How would you reimagine Mansfield’s Municipal Parking lot?
MANSFIELD — How would you reimagine the current Municipal Parking lot in downtown Mansfield? Now is the time to make your voice — and opinion — heard. Local public and private officials are asking Richland County residents to help chart the course for the 1.42 acres of prime real estate at the corner of Fourth […]
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These are the most popular baby names for girls in Ohio
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in Ohio using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Ohio in 2021.Olivia is currently the most popular girl name in the United States while Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, and Ava round out the top […]
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Diocese of Toledo announces snow emergency policy
TOLEDO — With the winter season upon us and the predicted inclement weather, please keep in mind the policy for Level 3 Snow Emergencies, established in 2014: “Whenever a county/city within the Diocese of Toledo is placed under a Level 3 Snow Emergency, during which all roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel, the Catholic Churches […]
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Local nonprofit welcomes public for Handel’s Messiah singalong on Dec. 27
MANSFIELD — The Mid Ohio Civic Opera is asking area residents to raise their voices. On Dec. 27, the MOCO will present its annual singalong of Handel’s “Messiah.” The English language oratorio by George Frideric Handel has remained a Christmas staple for professional and community choirs since its introduction in 1742. “Part of the ethos of […]