DSC_0493.jpg Shelby’s Uriah Schwemley is guarded closely by Sandusky’s Keith Williams on Friday night. Schwemley led Shelby with 21 points in a 59-56 loss. Williams led the Blue Streaks with 18 points. (Photo by Carl Hunnell) DSC_0436.jpg DSC_0440.jpg DSC_0454.jpg DSC_0462.jpg DSC_0463.jpg Keith Williams of Sandusky roars down the lane Friday evening, defended by Shelby’s Tanner […]
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Donald L. Walters
Donald L. Walters, 89, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 at Brethren Care Nursing Home. Born Nov. 19, 1928 in Bellville, Ohio, he was the son of Glenn and Mary Geneva (Keifer) Walters. Don was a proud veteran of the United States Navy as a Seabee, serving during World War II. He worked […]
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Is AU’s win streak tarnished if it doesn’t include another title?
ASHLAND — In American sports culture, it’s all about the championship. They don’t do banner ceremonies for win streaks, after all. But is that they way it should be? The Ashland University women’s basketball team went on the road and defeated Saginaw Valley State on Thursday night, 112-69. The victory made it 55 consecutive wins […]
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William D. Head
William D. Head, aka “Dougie, Wild Bill, dad, Buddie, Honeysuckle, and Big Sexy”, 45, of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. William was born on Jan. 20, 1972, in Mansfield, to William C. and Elizabeth G. (Erwin) Head. He graduated from Madison High School. He loved his family, and always made his wife […]
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Mansfield finance dept. receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
MANSFIELD – A recent financial audit of the City of Mansfield for the fiscal year ended 2016 by the Auditor of State’s office has returned a clean audit report. Mansfield’s record keeping performance has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction. “When I sought election as Director of Finance for Mansfield, my primary […]
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Margott Adelheid Boehm
Margott Adelheid Boehm, 92 of Mansfield, passed away in her home on Jan. 18, 2018. She was born to the late Paul and Francesca Mueller in Murnau, Germany on Sept. 8, 1925. Margott immigrated to America in 1954 and worked as a domestic professional for several families in the Mansfield area, until she retired at […]
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Ontario’s proposed budget offers no funding for Richland County Transit
ONTARIO – Though things didn’t get too fiery, there was a lot of talk of smoke at Ontario’s finance meeting earlier this week. The committee decided law director Andrew Medwid should put the final budget in legislation form without including any funding for Richland County Transit (RCT). Everyone except councilman Mark Weidemyre voted in favor […]
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Western Reserve Land Conservancy to permanently conserve 199-acre property south of Lucas
MANSFIELD — With a strong conservation ethic, Randall Derror recently worked with the nonprofit Western Reserve Land Conservancy to permanently conserve his 199-acre Richland County property with a donated conservation easement. This marks the Land Conservancy’s second recorded conservation easement in Richland County. “I chose to work with Western Reserve Land Conservancy for two reasons,” […]
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Unofficial cost estimate to demolish former YMCA is $400K
MANSFIELD — The city is edging closer to demolishing 455 Park Ave. West, known to most people as the former YMCA building. At its meeting Tuesday, Mansfield City Council approved legislation that allows the city to use PRIDE dollars for the demolition. “It doesn’t automatically mean we’re going to demolish the building, but it gives […]
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Mansfield Lyft reaches into new territory
MANSFIELD — Richland County has become a part of the new economy. Lyft, a 24/7 on-demand transportation company, now has drivers in the Mansfield area. “I think it’s great to have another transportation option,” said Jodie Perry, president of the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce. “On-demand transit is prolific in larger cities, it is great […]