Linda L. Wolfe, 72, of Lexington passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 in her Lexington home. She was born Sept. 18, 1944 in Washington, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Paul D. and Betty Jane (Wise) Russell. On July 30, 1963 she married James H. Wolfe and they enjoyed 32 years of marriage until his […]
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Judy Stewart
Judy Stewart, 72, of Mansfield, passed away Monday afternoon, June 26, 2017, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born in Richlands, Virginia, on Dec. 21, 1944, one of nine children of the late Sanders and Macey (Richardson) Johnson. Judy was a member of Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church. She was a wonderful homemaker and truly […]
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Trimble Rd. opening to local traffic on June 29
MANSFIELD — Trimble Road will reopen to local traffic on Thursday, June 29 at 6 a.m., according to mayor Tim Theaker. Motorists are urged to use caution when travelling through the corridor, as construction is ongoing. Weather permitting, the project is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 17, 2017. “Thank you for your patience while […]
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Then & Now: The Square from Park Avenue West 1957
This postcard image was made during the last season of downtown history when Park Avenue West still terminated at the Square. Shortly after this photo was taken all of those trees in the picture were cut down and Central Park was dramatically reconfigured with the “Beautification Fund.” It has been nearly 60 years since the […]
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Marsha Berkshire
Marsha Berkshire, 74, of Galion, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, June 24, 2017, at Kingston of Ashland Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 18, 1942, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Chloe (Ferguson) Gottfried. A sweet and giving woman, her first priority was to help others, which fit perfectly […]
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Gas line struck near Portland Way North disrupts Galion traffic
GALION — A gas line was hit Tuesday morning on Portland Way North in Galion. The project area is completely closed to traffic while the gas line is repaired. Portland Way North, from Heise Park Lane south to the Harding Way intersection, is open to local traffic only. Northbound through traffic will be redirected. Access […]
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10-year-old dies while swimming at Gatton Rocks
BELLVILLE — A 10-year-old Bellville girl died Monday after she was found face down in the water while swimming at Gatton Rocks, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. Drowning is the suspected cause of death, according to preliminary reports. Authorities say Kassidy Crandall, of 1270 Ohio 97 East, was swimming in a small pond […]
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RCDG votes to affiliate with Richland Area Chamber of Commerce
MANSFIELD – Members of the Richland Community Development Group voted unanimously Monday to terminate its membership and become affiliated with the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce. “As a founding member of RCDG, we had always hoped that this partnership would happen at some point,” said David Eichinger, RCDG Board Chairman “This affiliation will take advantage of […]
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Donald L. Utt
Donald L. Utt, 85, of Mansfield passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 in his home following a short illness. He was born May 10, 1932 in Parsons, West Virginia the son of Fred and Evelyn (Gray) Utt Swinford. Donald worked over 30 years at the former Fisher Body as a press operator retiring in the […]
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Crestline basketball team wins Lake Shootout
CRESTLINE — The Crestline varsity basketball team won the Lake High School Shootout on June 24. The Bulldogs captured the single-elimination tournament by winning seven straight games, including three tournament contests in Millbury. This event included Lake high School, Hopewell-Loudon, Genoa, Otsego, Leipsic, Northwood, and others. Earlier this month, Crestline attended a shootout at Olentangy […]