BELLVILLE — Recent concerns voiced by parents in the Clear Fork school district have led to a review of its bullying policies. Melissa Ousley questioned board members about the “zero tolerance” element of the school’s current policy. Dan Freund said he does not like a “zero tolerance” policy because “there are often ‘gray areas’ and […]
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Butcher shop to open in Lucas on May 17
LUCAS – Pinhook Meats butcher shop and deli will open on May 17 at 236 West Main St. in Lucas, bigger and with more options than before. The business owned by JJ and Amanda Trumpower previously offered custom work in a smaller space. The business was operating in building owned by JJ’s brother from June 2014 […]
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Richard L. “Pete” Peterson
Richard L. “Pete” Peterson, 77, of Ashland, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at his home. Pete was born on November 11, 1940 in Ashland, Ohio. He was the son of Merle and Ethel (Urban) Peterson. Pete was a 1958 Ashland High School graduate where he was a great football player. Pete worked as […]
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Wooster men sentenced to prison for selling heroin that contributed to woman’s death
WOOSTER — Two Wooster men have been sentenced to prison for distributing heroin that contributed to the fatal overdose of a Wayne County woman. Jamie Curtis, 37, was sentenced to seven years in prison. Theodore Alleman, 28, was sentenced to four years in prison. Both previously pleaded guilty to distribution of heroin. Curtis also pleaded […]
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GALLERY: Pinhook Meats
DSC_3187.JPG DSC_3185.JPG DSC_3180.JPG J.J. Trumpower. Pinhook Meats in Lucas will open Thursday, May 17 at 236 West Main St. in Lucas.
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We should be protective of our water
Water. How many times today have you touched it … tasted it … thought of it … or even wasted it? Early in life, we learn about the basic needs of all living things. At the top of this very short list is water. Clean, pure, fresh water. It is so simple, and yet we […]
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Mansfield 6th grade Cavs win back-to-back tourney titles
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Cavs 6th grade team has won back-to-back tournament championships. The youngsters played in the Tyger Classic tournament in Mansfield the weekend of May 5 and 6. They met the Mansfield Cavs 5th grade team in the championship game and took first place. Last weekend the 6th graders traveled to Fort Wayne, […]
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Bruce Alan Kennedy
Bruce Alan Kennedy, 68, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born October 30, 1949, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Donald W. and Eileen Viola (Loomis) Kennedy. Bruce was raised in Shelby and graduated from Shelby High School in 1967. He retired from General Motors as a […]
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Galion sixth grade students celebrate D.A.R.E.
GALION – Warmer weather gives way to the annual graduation season for high school seniors. But it also a time for another type of graduation ceremony that focuses on younger students making a commitment to staying drug and alcohol free and making good choices. Galion sixth grade students participated in the Middle School’s D.A.R.E. graduation […]
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Greek Festival returns this weekend
MANSFIELD — Greek heritage will be on full display this weekend for the annual Greek Festival. Over three decades old, the event kicks off Friday, May 18 at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, located at 265 W. 3rd St. Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 […]