Amber “Diane” Singhaus, 69, of Mansfield passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2017 at home with her daughters by her side as her son-in-law sang Amazing Grace. Diane took her last breathe here on earth and went home to be with the Lord as the song came to a close. Diane was the daughter […]
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Wayne E. Messersmith Sr.
Wayne E. Messersmith Sr., 82, resident of rural Shelby died Monday June 12, 2017 at his home. Born May 2, 1935 in Shelby to George Sr. and Virginia (College) Messersmith, he had been a Shelby area resident all his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, and had served as reservist […]
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Sherry Michelle Barker
Sherry Michelle Barker, 65, of Galion, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2017. She was born Dec. 8, 1951, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Floyd Eldon and Elnora Caroline (Long) Dilley. Sherry retired from Richland Hospital where she worked as a Diagnostic Service Coordinator. She was also a certified phlebotomist. Her compassion for others […]
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Charles “Chick” Gordon Lysinger
Charles “Chick” Gordon Lysinger, 84, of Shelby died on Monday morning, June 12, 2017 peacefully at home. He was born on Sept. 28, 1932 to Gordon Hibler and Leona (Furney) Lysinger in Shelby. Charles was a graduate of Shelby Senior High School, class of 1950. He worked as a bricklayer for Studer Masonry, retiring on […]
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Farm Tough Brand
IMG_0270.JPG IMG_0318.JPG Farm Tough Brand Shirt 1 IMG_0316.JPG Farm Tough Brand shirt 3 IMG_0310.JPG Farm Tough Brand shirt 2 IMG_0300.JPG Farm Tough Brand shirt 4 Jay Miller, an entrepreneurial addict, poses for a photo in his latest business venture, a #Farmtough T-shirt with his goats.
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Miller’s Farm Tough brand is a story of perseverance
MANSFIELD — Being a farmer was not the original life plan for Jay Miller, but those who follow him on social media would never have guessed that. Nearly a decade ago, Jay’s brother, Matt Miller, approached him asking to help him farm. “My brother is an animal lover. He went to school for equine science, […]
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Norman Jones appointed as interim OSU-Mansfield dean
MANSFIELD – The Ohio State University has recommended the appointment of Norman W. Jones, PhD, as interim dean and director of The Ohio State University at Mansfield. He currently serves as associate dean for the campus. Subject to approval by Ohio State’s Board of Trustees, Jones will begin his one-year appointment July 1. As associate […]
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DAR presents scholarships to 3 local students
MANSFIELD — Jared Mansfield Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution presented three scholarship awards of $300 each to Alexis Reynolds, Julia Newberry and Justin Taylor at their chapter meeting on Friday, June 9. Alexis Reynolds is a 2017 graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School. Alexis was very active in high school and athletic activities, including […]
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Ronald G. Strine
Ronald G. Strine, 80, resident of Shelby passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Ohio Health Hospital in Shelby. Born Aug. 9, 1936 in Massillon, Ohio to Chester and Fredra (Corbett) Strine, he had been a Shelby resident since 1958. A 1954 graduate of Washington High School in Massillon, he received his Bachelor’s degree […]
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Volunteers needed to ‘be a voice’ for elder population
MANSFIELD — Local agencies and organizations are asking for responsible adults to help be a voice for a group of people who are sometimes overlooked and can struggle advocating for their own needs — senior citizens. “We need the community’s help to be that extra set of ears and eyes and to check in on […]