ASHLAND – The same jury that found Shawn Grate guilty of aggravated murder last week returned to Ashland County Common Pleas Court Friday to determine Grate’s fate. The jury’s charge is to weigh the aggravating circumstances in the murders of Elizabeth Griffith and Stacey Stanley against mitigating circumstances presented by the defense during Friday’s proceedings. […]
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Police: Ashland man arrested, drugs & shotgun seized
ASHLAND — An Ashland man was arrested, a shotgun and suspected drugs were seized after a multi-agency raid on a city residence Thursday, according to police. Kyle Elswick, 22, of Ashland, was arrested at the scene of the incident, taken to Ashland County Jail on Thursday and charged Friday with drug trafficking, police said. A […]
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John F. Pifher
John F. Pifher, 88, passed away at Arbors of Mifflin in Mansfield on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 after a long illness. He was born on September 3, 1929 to the late John and Mary Pifher. John attended Mount St. Francis Seminary for three years and then graduated from St. Peter’s High School in 1948. He […]
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Grand opening slated for MooMali’s Perrysville Drive-In
PERRYSVILLE – It’s always been a dream for the Crank family to own their own business. So when they saw that the Perrysville Drive-In was up for sale, Dave and Pam Crank purchased the property for their daughter and son, Jessica Stevens and Justin Crank, to co-manage. “It’s all family-operated, so you’ll see our kids […]
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Mansfield recognizes National Police Week
MANSFIELD — Communities across the nation, including Mansfield, are recognizing May 13 – 19 as National Police Week. During Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Mayor Tim Theaker read a proclamation in commemoration of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, which was May 15. “Lately, the police department really has been on the short […]
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Darron Bernard Mask
Darron Brenard “Gorge” Mask, 61, passed this life on Thursday, May 17, 2018 in Liberty Nursing Center after an extended illness. He was born on Wednesday, February 20, 1957 in Stanton, Tennessee and had lived in Mansfield the past 53 years. Darron was a member of the Mansfield Senior High School graduating class of 1975 […]
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‘Welcome to Mansfield’ sign is being repainted
MANSFIELD — One of the city’s landmarks is getting a fresh coat of paint. Centerra Co-op is repainting its silos along North Main Street. City council recently approved appropriating $22,000 to be used for repainting the “Welcome to Mansfield” sign on the silos. “They’re investing somewhere around $800,000 in getting those silos refurbished,” said city […]
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Mark Edward Milliron
Mark Edward Milliron, 55, of Belo Horizonte, Brazil passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018. He was born on Sept. 14, 1962 in Mansfield, Ohio and was one of seven children of Grant and Mary (Nell) Milliron. Mark attended Shelby High School and decided shortly after that he wanted to experience life in the big […]
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Michael Gilbert Diemer
Michael Gilbert Diemer, born March 6, 1944, was called home to his Savior on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Mike was born in Toledo, Ohio and adopted from the Toledo Catholic Charities at the age of three by the late Gilbert Peter and Ethel Faye (Fry) Diemer of Mansfield, Ohio. Mike was a 1962 graduate of […]
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Mid-Ohio Opera seeking community chorus singers by June 12
MANSFIELD — Mid-Ohio Opera, Mansfield’s resident professional opera company, is seeking community members to join the Mid-Ohio Opera Chorus. Weekly rehearsals start Tuesday, June 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic HS Chorus room. Any and all area singers are invited to participate. No experience needed. Music and part recordings will be […]