Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in the 1860s and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. The books are available from Lintern for $25 a set, tax and shipping included. Each book is about […]
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Circus in Lexington raises money for Visual Bucket List Foundation
LEXINGTON – Eight-year old Remington Hedrick had never seen a circus before Wednesday, May 9. Not for the lack of interest, but because of her two visual conditions: nystagmus, which causes the eyes to make repetitive uncontrolled movements, and retinal dystrophy, which affects her sensitivity to light. Remington’s parents, Amber and Shane Hedrick, told Richland […]
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Gallery: Culpepper & Merriweather Circus
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Merri Maxwell Miller
Merri Maxwell Miller, 73, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at her residence. Merri loved to cook and was employed as a waitress for many years working at The Gourmet Room, Skyway East and Oak Park Tavern. She spent hours on her computer reaching out to friends made from various support groups especially […]
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Mary Lou Donley
Mary Lou Donley’s life mission was completed on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, when she left her earthly home to spend eternity with her Heavenly Father. She was 74 years old. Mary was born Aug. 20, 1943, in Mansfield, Ohio, the only child of the late David Clyde “D.C” and Laura E. (Brown) Donley. She was […]
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Stellar Robotics honored for dedication to Richland County region
MANSFIELD — FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 5413, Stellar Robotics, earned the Judges Award at the World Championship Event in Detroit, Michigan on April 28, 2018. This award is a special recognition for the team’s community revitalization efforts, honoring their hard work, dedication, and passion for Richland County and the surrounding areas. Here is what […]
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Treatment court graduation: ‘Life’s so much better now’
MANSFIELD — Christine Potter, of Mansfield, is ecstatic to be in a healthier state for her three children and unborn baby due in August. “It’s awesome,” the 36-year-old said Wednesday after receiving a certificate for completing Mansfield Municipal Treatment Court. “It’s amazing.” Founded in 1997, the court serves defendants with substance abuse issues. The intensive […]
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Polk family affected by lead poisoning benefits from Ashland County Health Department case management
Amanda Farley’s home in Polk serves her family’s needs well. Her four children have space to play and they love their schools. After seven years in their rental home, Farley’s pediatrician performed a state-mandated lead test on her one-year-old daughter. The results were startling. Her daughter’s level registered at 17 micrograms (μg/dL) per deciliter of […]
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Senior Spring Spectacular encourages elderly to engage at any age
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theater was full of laughter and energy during Wednesday’s Senior Spring Spectacular. The event, hosted by the Area Agency on Aging, is for all ages, but is geared toward the elderly. This was the 10-year anniversary for the event at the Theater. “Every year, we do the Spring Spectacular in May […]
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Richard W. Stout
Richard W. Stout, 67, of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Richard was born on May 9, 1950, in Mansfield, to William A. and Hazel M. (Workman) Stout. He was employed at AK Steel for 34 years. Richard married his sweetheart, Priscilla (Manning) Stout on Oct. 19, 1974, and she survives. He attended […]