Anthony Joseph “AJ” Stallard, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born April 4, 1991 in Mansfield, Ohio, to Tony Surber and Joann Verduce Surber. Affectionately known as “Bubbie”, he was a jokester, but also could be serious if need be. AJ was very friendly and made […]
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Robert Frank Holt
Robert Frank Holt, 75, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at his home. He was born June 23, 1942, in Pensacola, Florida. Robert, also known as PIG and Uncle Frankie to many, was a very loving man. His family meant so much to him. Robert brought much joy to everyone with his wonderful […]
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Mansfield Sr. assistant principal emails parents in wake of administration controversy
MANSFIELD — Assistant principal Scott Musser is the acting principal at Mansfield Senior High School, according to Mark Manley, director of personnel for the district. Principal Jose Hernandez and Assistant Principal Fuzzie Davis were placed on paid administrative leave on Jan. 25, according to a statement released by the school on Monday morning. “This is […]
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Richland Newhope seeking award nominations
MANSFIELD – Richland Newhope/Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities is now seeking nominations for its new CARE awards recognizing those who support individuals with developmental disabilities in Richland County. CARE stands for Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. The award categories are Direct Support Professional, Self-Advocate, Community Partner, and Hero with Heart. The first three are […]
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Richard Hamilton Jr.
Richard Hamilton Jr., 76, of Mansfield went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Richard was born on Dec. 15, 1941 in Mansfield, Ohio to Richard Sr. and Betty (Hamman) Hamilton. Family was very important to Richard, and he strived to be a good provider to his […]
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Souder achieves Modern Woodmen management honor
MANSFIELD — Brian Souder, Mansfield, Ohio, a Modern Woodmen of America managing partner, has earned membership in Modern Woodmen’s Managing Partner Round Table. The distinction recognizes outstanding leadership and is based on high achievements in the sales of financial products to meet families’ protection, savings and retirement needs. Membership in Modern Woodmen’s Managing Partner Round […]
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Two rape cases among Crawford County arraignments
BUCYRUS — Two first-degree felony rape cases stand out among a smattering of lower-degree drug cases arraigned by a Crawford County Grand Jury in January. Prosecutor Matthew Crall released 27 cases with 61 charges as part of January’s arraignments. Five cases remain unserved and sealed with five charges. Kyle R. Bowen was arraigned on two […]
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Stop driving to Columbus: There are places to shop & eat right here
MANSFIELD – Too often, I hear people raving about a restaurant they visited “in Columbus last weekend,” and it’s prompted a reaction. While I too get caught up in the moment and offer exaggerated reviews about the restaurants I’ve visited in our two major metropolitan neighbors to the north and south, I find myself doing […]
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Southside Johnny concert set for March 9 in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes will bring the Jersey Shore Blues to the Southern Theatre in Columbus on March 9. With a decades-long successful career, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes continue to deliver their soul-searing brand of raucous blues and R&B, with material mined from their many albums, featuring hits like […]
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Redbirds ranked 11th in girls state basketball poll
COLUMBUS — The Loudonville girls basketball team is ranked 11th in the Division III poll released Tuesday morning by the Ohio High School Athletics Association. The Redbirds are 18-0 overall, 9-0 in the Mid-Buckeye Conference after pounding Crestline 97-32 on Saturday. Coach Tyler Bates’ team is back in action tonight at Cleveland Central Catholic. Loudonville […]