Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles Volume 4, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in the 1830s and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. This is the fourth in a series. Volume 1 was Amelia Changes Her Tune. Volume II was Isaac and […]
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Anna J. Wirick
Anna J. Wirick, 92, of Lexington and formerly of Bellville passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Lexington Court Care Center following a brief illness. She was born July 1, 1924 in Jackson County, West Virginia the daughter of John D. and Gladys (Smith) McKown and was graduated from Bellville High School. For over 20 […]
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Mansfield Aviation Club offers free airplane rides July 1
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Aviation Club (MAC) in conjunction with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will be offering free Young Eagles airplane rides to young people between the ages of 8 and 17 on Saturday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. on the aircraft parking ramp just outside […]
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Jerry Lee Niswander
Jerry Lee Niswander, 85, of Lucas, passed away following a lengthy illness, on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Jerry was born on June 8, 1932, in Findlay, Ohio, to Roy and Hildreth (Miller) Niswander. He enjoyed golfing and woodworking. He loved his tractor and his farm. He worked for 29½ years at Mansfield Tire, then retired […]
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Victor Paul “Vic” Price
Victor Paul “Vic” Price, 88, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Glen Meadows Nursing Home. Victor was the son of Elsworth and Bernice (Gifford) Price and was born on Jan. 9, 1929 in Adams County, Ohio. Victor was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed owning his own tobacco farm […]
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Jordon E. Holthouse
Jordon E. Holthouse, 85, of Celeryville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family early Wednesday morning, June 21, 2017 in Mercy Hospital of Willard following a short illness. Jordon was born Nov. 25, 1931 in Willard and was the son of the late Rudy and Janna (Cok) Holthouse. He lived in Celeryville his entire life […]
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MaryAnne “Mame” Voytko
MaryAnne “Mame” Voytko, 83, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was born July 31, 1933, daughter of the late George and Julia Ellish. MaryAnne was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School and a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Parish, Mansfield, Ohio, where over the years she was involved in […]
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HEAP summer crisis program starts July 1
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Development Services Agency and your local Community Action will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1 until Aug. 31. […]
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Sussman promoted to head cross country coach
ASHLAND — Ashland University’s cross country and track and field programs are keeping change in the family. Jacob Sussman, who had been serving as Eagle assistant cross country coach/assistant track and field coach/director of track and field operations, has been named AU head cross country coach. Sussman will continue in his other two capacities, as […]
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Phyllis M. Harbaugh
Phyllis M. Harbaugh, 78, of Mansfield, passed away early Tuesday, April 20, 2017, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born Feb. 22, 1939, to the late Willard and Irma (Cross) Oney. Phyllis was a hairdresser for 50 years and previously worked at Fingertip, Identity and LA Hair. A mentor to many, her wise and knowledgeable […]