Betty Ruth Burke, 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 from her Lexington home. She was born April 10, 1940 to parents Walter and Minnie (Cartmill) Lore, in Portsmouth, one of 12 children. On Oct. 30, 1960, she married David K. Burke and they shared 42 wonderful […]
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George H. Livingston
George H. Livingston, 89, of Shelby, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home. George was born Nov. 6, 1927 in Dawson, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Roy and Catherine (McCormach) Livingston. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. George worked as a milk delivery driver for […]
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Galion senior wins Walter scholarship after honoring teacher
GALION – Galion High School senior Brianna Wallis was one of seven area seniors to receive the $500 Franklin B. Walter scholarship during a special ceremony at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center March 15. “I was nervous going into the evening,” Wallis recounted after the ceremony. “I was ecstatic and relieved when my name was called […]
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GALLERY: Little Buckeye Children’s Museum
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Shelby students celebrate Youth Art Month
SHELBY — The artistic talent of Shelby students was on display Monday evening, commemorating March as Youth Art Month. The Shelby Board of Education took time out of their Monday meeting to visit a classroom full of art projects from all grades in Shelby City Schools. The display was part of Youth Art Month, a […]
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Dennis M. Hallabrin
Dennis M. Hallabrin, 73, currently of Englewood, Florida, passed away at his home on Feb. 11, 2017, of natural causes. Dennis was born in Mansfield, Ohio. He attended school, lived and worked in Mansfield for many years. After his marriage to Maria F. Fiorani in 1970, he resided in Port Clinton, Ohio. He was a […]
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EMA tabletop exercise uses industrial accident in Bellville as emergency scenario
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) conducted a “tabletop exercise” Tuesday in Mansfield. The group hosted area agencies to evaluate and improve response to a hazardous material incident by participating agencies within the county. EMA Deputy Director Rick Evans said the event was designed to test emergency procedures to see if the […]
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Whit’s opens across from Johnny Appleseed Shopping Center
MANSFIELD — Fans of Whit’s Frozen Custard can rejoice. The frozen custard shop has opened at 1531 Lexington Ave. near Ace Hardware and across the street from the Johnny Appleseed Shopping Center. Brett Moore, owner and operator of the Mansfield store said his cold treats have been well received since the doors opened on Friday, March 24. […]
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Romanchuk: Please vote yes for Ontario Schools renewal levy
Since my arrival in Columbus as your state representative, I am proud of the fact that we have funded our K-12 schools at record levels. Although funding has increased overall in recent state budgets, the state funding formula considers several factors in determining a school district’s allocation. In recent budgets, Richland County schools have collectively […]
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Mid-Ohio now hiring for 2017 racing season
LEXINGTON – Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is holding its 13th annual job fair seeking seasonal employees for its 2017 race season. The job fair takes place Friday, March 31 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the Cooper Tires Tower located in the garage area […]