James J. Morris, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017. James was born on August 24, 1932, in Olive Hill, KY, to James E. and Stella P. (Rose) Morris. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. James was an avid fisherman and hunter, and he loved to run his hunting dogs. […]
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Jennifer Kunkel
Jennifer L. Kunkel, 42, of Crestline, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Jennifer was born in Youngstown, on January 14, 1975 to Kenneth J. and Sharon (Berquist) Ondich and they survive her. Jennifer was a 1993 graduate of Crestline High School and attended Kent State University. Jennifer always saw the good side of […]
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Life experiences stitch stories into Mansfield quilter’s creations
MANSFIELD — Debra Ramsey has a passion for quilting with more than 40 years in the making. It began in 1976 during a revival of home crafts for the Bicentennial. During that time, the Mansfield woman was busy raising a family and doing custom sewing as a home business. With all the leftover scraps of […]
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Hamilton Insurance honored for growth in 2016
MANSFIELD — Hamilton Insurance Group, Inc. 1669 Lexington Ave., was honored by Auto-Owners Insurance for achieving stellar growth in 2016. The company was also ranked number one in the State of Ohio. The “Top 10” event celebration, honoring the top 10 agencies in Ohio, was held in the Auto-Owners Insurance Lima Regional Office. Auto-Owners Insurance […]
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Galion Preschool earns top state honor
GALION, Ohio – In recognition of a commitment to quality and an ongoing dedication to the learning and development of children, the Galion City School District Preschool Program has received the Five-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the state of Ohio. This recognition is the highest the Ohio Department of Education awards to preschool […]
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MPD officer Boggs brightens community one sticker at a time
MANSFIELD — It took just one moment to make a child’s day. After helping a friend with their car, Megan Dell and her family decided to spend their dinner at Wendy’s on Lexington Avenue. “When we pulled in, we saw a cruiser,” she said. “We didn’t think too much of it.” Soon, her son, Johnathan 9, […]
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Forrest Benner Jr.
MANSFIELD: A joyful heart, a creative mind and a knack for cooking – Forrest Benner was a man who loved to have fun as evident in his big smile. Remembered for his strong work ethic, Forrest Benner Jr passed away Tuesday morning, May 30, 2017 in his Mansfield home. He was 90 years old. Born […]
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Ashland CVB launches t-shirt promotion
ASHLAND — The Ashland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is rolling out a new t-shirt promotion for this summer. The image reads “Ashland, Ohio…I just can’t wait to get HOME”. “We had a great response with the t-shirt we did five years ago, so we decided it was time to do another one,” said Amy […]
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Mansfield Summer Fun program begins June 5
MANSFIELD – Mayor Tim Theaker has announced the City of Mansfield Parks Department will be hosting “Summer Fun Time.” This program will take place Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 5 through Aug. 2. The “Summer Fun Time” program consists of outdoor recreation, games, and food and is open to […]
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Lucas vs. Danville at State Semifinal
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