MANSFIELD — High school and junior varsity teams recently participated in the Winter High School Academic Challenge Tournaments sponsored by and held at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. Schools participating included Ashland, Bucyrus, Colonel Crawford, Crestview, Galion, Highland, Hillsdale, Lexington, Madison, Mansfield Christian, Mansfield City, Mapleton, Mt. Vernon, Ontario, Plymouth-Shiloh, Shelby, St. Peter’s and Tiffin. […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 14: Sisters and a Snake
Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles Volume 3, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in 1831 and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. This is the third in a three-book trilogy. Volume 1 was Amelia Changes Her Tune, while Volume II […]
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Marsena R. Brooks
Marsena R. Brooks, 92, of Galion, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Galion Hospital. Born May 1, 1924 in Galion, she was the daughter of Dr. Owen Roy and Virgle M. (Secrest) Kackley. She married Leo D. Brooks on July 18, 1945 and he preceded her on August 24, 2001. Marsena was a graduate […]
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Jakob Baumann
Jakob Baumann, 93, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Lexington Court Care Center, Lexington, Ohio, following a short illness. He was born on June 16, 1923 in Mamarak, Yugoslavia, to Johann and Teresa (Harich) Baumann. Jakob grew up, received his education and served a three-year woodworking apprenticeship in Yugoslavia. Subsequently, he went […]
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Joe Jakubick steers St. Peter’s with a savvy hand
MANSFIELD — Winston Churchill once described Russia as a riddle wrapped inside a mystery inside an enigma. Such is the interesting and highly successful story of Mansfield St. Peter’s boys basketball coach Joe Jakubick, whose team (25-2) is one game away from the state Final Four in Columbus. Jakubick was an NCAA scoring champion at […]
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Taylor Rd. composting opens April 21
GALION — Due to concerns of inclement weather the City of Galion WILL NOT open the Taylor Road composting facility on March 17 and 18 as planned. The city apologize for any inconvenience. The first time the facility will open this year is April 21 and 22. The full 2017 schedule is below. April 21 […]
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Mansfield Easter Egg Hunt set for April 15
MANSFIELD — Mayor Tim Theaker is pleased to announce the City of Mansfield Parks Department will be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 15, from noon to 2 p.m. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at South Park at 100 Brinkerhoff Ave. with various entertaining activities. We will have prize giveaways, […]
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Thomas G. Burns Sr.
Thomas G. Burns Sr., 81, of Mansfield, passed away Monday evening, March 13, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 28, 1935, to the late George R. and Roberta (Lucas) Burns. Tom could strike up a conversation with anyone, as he was a born storyteller who never knew a […]
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Paige McCoy Cameron
Paige McCoy Cameron, 84, passed this life on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Arbors of Mifflin Nursing Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Cameron was born on Monday, March 21, 1932 to the late Hinton and Flossie (Taylor) Wiggins in South Hampton County, Virginia and had lived in Mansfield the past 61 years. Paige was […]
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Richland Area Newhope hosts community awareness events
MANSFIELD — Richland Area Newhope will host two events this month to shine a light on those with disabilities. On March 16, ‘The agency will hold it’s 16th annual Community Awareness Day. Eight days later it will host the 7th annual Bringing the Elements Together Art and Talent Show on March 24. Both events will circulate equal […]