George L. “Sonny” Moats Jr., 51, of Mansfield, passed away late Tuesday evening, June 6, 2017, at his home. He was born January 6, 1966, in Mansfield, Ohio, to George L. Moats, Sr. and Janet Eileen (Tuttle) Moats. He was a 1984 graduate of Lexington Senior High School where he played on the football team […]
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Joy A. Carsey
Joy A. Carsey, 50, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in her residence after an extended illness. Ms.Carsey was born on Tuesday, July 19, 1966 to Emmett and Mildred (Schaefer) Carseyin Mansfield and had been a lifetime resident of the community. She was a former employee of McDonalds Restaurantand enjoyed working in the workshop […]
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Manufacturing Matters: Richland County families grow through Gorman-Rupp
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of a series, Manufacturing Matters, that focuses on products that are made in Richland County. Throughout the story italicized sections tell how you might be affected by Gorman-Rupp pumps in your daily life. MANSFIELD — Gorman-Rupp’s impact reaches well beyond the 500 “Pump People” who clock-in to work at […]
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Dorothy Ferguson
Dorothy Ferguson, 94, of Lucas passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born on September 19, 1922 in Reynoldsburg, OH to the late Nathan and Dorothy (Dunlap) Brannon. Dorothy was a member of Caesarea Baptist Church. She loved her church and her church family. Dorothy was a devoted and loving […]
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Staff Ace: Clear Fork’s Gottfried anchors All-Richland Source pitching staff
BELLVILLE — The next time Darian Gottfried’s mom and dad want to see their daughter pitch, they’ll have to buy a ticket — a plane ticket, that is. The Richland Source Pitcher of the Year, Gottfried is headed to Division II Black Hills State University in the fall. Black Hills is located in Spearfish, South Dakota, […]
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Shelby’s Goth headlines All-Richland Source softball team
SHELBY — There’s no telling what Shelby’s Kennadie Goth will accomplish on the softball diamond now that she can focus all of her attention on one sport. The Richland Source Player of the Year, Goth divided her time among four sports throughout her high school career. She was especially busy in the spring, when she […]
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Gorman-Rupp Company Photo Gallery
Patterson-Fire1.jpg unnamed (4).jpg unnamed (3).jpg unnamed (5).jpg Gorman-Rupp pumps are used on the Discovery Channel’s television show, Gold Rush. unnamed (2).jpg unnamed (1).jpg HangarHighAngle.jpg Gorman-Rupp was founded by J.C. Gorman and H.E. Rupp in 1933. They started the pump manufacturing business in this barn. Gorman-Rupp Company, headquartered in Mansfield, manufactures pumps that are found in […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 6: Stuffy and Soggy
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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Medical Marijuana Facility in Ontario is “dead”
ONTARIO — A medical marijuana facility won’t be coming to Ontario now or anytime soon based on the discussion Wednesday prior to its City Council meeting. In late May, 4Front Ventures addressed Ontario Council and community members with the proposal of setting up a medical marijuana cultivation facility directly across from where a General Motors […]
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David Bryon Baldridge
David Bryon Baldridge, 63, resident of Shelby died Monday, June 5, 2017 at home peacefully. Born Feb. 1, 1954 in Shelby to Henry and Rosemary (Predieri) Baldridge. He was a Shelby resident the majority of his life. David attended Shelby Senior High School, was employed as a crane operator. He was proud of being in […]