ASHLAND — Three of this year’s Sports Science students at Ashland County West Holmes Career Center have won recognition and scholarships. Junior Jessica Mullet, of Loudonville, finished seventh in the state in the Human Growth and Development category of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State contest. Senior Kyleigh Bonnell, of Hillsdale, will receive […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 5: A Shot at Learning
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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AU men’s golf coach steps down after 13 years
ASHLAND – After 13 years at the helm of the Ashland University men’s golf team, Darrin Jones is retiring as head coach. Jones, 40, said several factors played into his decision to step down from the job. One major factor is his family – his wife and two kids. “For example, my daughter has played […]
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Linda Kay (Baker) Boggs
Linda Kay (Baker) Boggs, 62, of Mansfield went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 29, 2017 after a fight to the end with cancer. Linda was born July 29, 1954 in Mansfield to James and Marlene (Gaubatz) Baker. Linda married Rick Boggs on Nov. 18, 1972 and together raised two daughters. Linda […]
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Barbara M. Tridico
Barbara M. Tridico, 87, of Oxford, Michigan and a life-long resident of Galion passed away May 27 in Oxford, Michigan. Born Feb. 15, 1930 in Jackson, California, she was the daughter of the late, Archie Wilson and Roma (Sipes) Engelhorn. She worked as a realtor and broker in Galion for 40 years for the former […]
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Recipe for Success: Clear Fork cooking up something special
BELLVILLE — The ingredients of the mystery dish include a pinch of oregano, a dash of parmesan and a few slices of pepperoni — and it is the recipe for Clear Fork’s postseason success. The Colts are cooking up something special. Clear Fork (18-12) will play second-ranked Warren Champion (25-3) in the Division III state […]
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Pearl A. Foust
Pearl A. Foust, 77, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2017, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born Nov. 24, 1939, in Utica, Ohio, to the late Elmus Emmet “Pete” and Edna Elenora (White) Taylor. Pearl was a Mansfield area resident most of her life. She was an ordained minister and was devoted […]
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Randy Arthur Jordan
Randy Arthur Jordan, 59, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at his residence. Born Jan. 27, 1958 in Mansfield, he was the son of Raymond Franklin and Loretta Pearl (Riddle) Jordan. Randy worked for Mansfield Screw Machine as a machinist and was an avid Beatles fan. He was proud of his classic model […]
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Linda Apking
Linda Apking, 72, peacefully passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 in Lexington Court Care Center following an extended illness. Her family will miss her dearly but take comfort in the peace she now has from a 12 year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Sept. 24, 1944 to parents Charles and Elizabeth (Marietta) Preston […]
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Rochell Clark “R.C.” Pittenger
Rochell Clark “R.C.” Pittenger, 84 of Shelby, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born Sept. 22, 1932 in Richland County the son of the late Clarence and Fern (Clark) Pittenger. R.C. was a 1950 graduate of Shelby High School and was an Army veteran stationed stateside during the Korean War. […]