Mary E. Myers, 89, of Ontario, Ohio, passed away late Thursday evening, March 16, 2017, at Sarah Moore Community in Delaware, Ohio. She was born Feb. 20, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Richard Melvin and Florence Hanna (Platt) Miller. She was an active member of Ontario United Methodist Church and loved her church […]
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Mohican Youth Academy employees give to domestic violence shelter
PERRYSVILLE – Two women, working in the dietary department at Mohican Youth Academy in Perrysville, decided to give back to a local domestic violence shelter that was near and dear to their hearts. Glynis Haney, a cook at MYA, was herself a beneficiary of the shelter’s services earlier in her life. “I was looking for […]
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Richland Carrousel Park helps children celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
MANSFIELD — Families with young children celebrated St. Patrick’s day at the Richland County Carrousel Park on Saturday. While the Irish celebration is typically celebrated by adults, Jessalynn Bryant and her son, Jeffery, were excited to be able to join in the festivities. “We’re having some fun. We got to ride on the carousel,” Bryant […]
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Reinette Mauk
Reinette’s faith was placed in Jesus Christ as her Savior. As such she entered into His presence Saturday, March 18, 2017 from her home surrounded by her family. She was 54. Born Feb. 16, 1963 to parents Thomas & Irene (Schilling) Connor in Santa Barbara, California. Reinette graduated from Ashland High School with the class […]
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St. Patrick’s Day celebration
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Stellar Robotics student nominated for Dean’s List Award
ONTARIO — When Gabriella Allen was younger, she was bullied and struggled to find her place. When her parents registered her for the Stellar Robotics organization her freshman year, said she loathed the idea. “I really didn’t want to be there,” she said. “I was worried it would be one more thing people would be […]
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Richland County Foundation grants children’s grief camp
ASHLAND — Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) recently received a grant from the Richland County Foundation’s Board of Trustees for its annual children’s bereavement camp. The grant of $12,522 from the Heloise H. Tappan Memorial Fund, Paul R. Tappan B. Fund and the W. Richard Tappan Fund, will offset costs incurred and provide funding […]
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ODOT advises caution with road projects on I-71, Ohio 97
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued the upcoming road work schedule and advises motorists to use caution or plan an alternate route on the following roads: Interstate 71 I-71 southbound, just south of US 30, has southbound shoulder closures and intermittent daytime lane closures as needed as crews work on a noise […]
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Lake monitor volunteers sought
MANSFIELD – Take an active role in monitoring water quality by becoming a Lake Monitor Volunteer, part of the Watershed Investigator program, with the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District. Volunteers collect water data at Clear Fork Reservoir, Charles Mill and Pleasant Hill Lakes and report their results on the District website. This volunteer activity […]
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Galion unveils Third Fridays plans
GALION — The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its plans for Third Fridays In Galion, or TFIG. The initiative is an opportunity for the Galion community to gather uptown and support local Galion merchants. “Our goal is to give the community a reason to come out and enjoy Galion’s uptown,” Miranda Jones said. […]