MANSFIELD — Joe Jakubick has been around long enough to know not to take anyone for granted this time of year. That’s why St. Peter’s coach had a lengthy locker room conversation with the Spartans after last week’s 68-46 win over Monroeville in the sectional championship game. The 13th-seeded Eagles outscored No. 1 St. Peter’s […]
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Wayne Bergeron headlines Maplerock Jazz Festival in Ashland
ASHLAND – Ashland University’s award-winning jazz program is proud to present the 2017 Maplerock Jazz Festival slated for Friday, March 17. Along with free performances by area high school jazz ensembles from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the event presents a main stage concert at 7:30 p.m. in Hugo Young Theatre, which features one of […]
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Diane Kay (Pruner) Tucker
Diane Kay (Pruner) Tucker, 69, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Born July 6, 1947 in Ashland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Harold F. and Ruth C. (McCormic) Pruner. She worked as a binder at Bookmasters and attended West Main Grace Brethren Church […]
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Gertrude “Trudy” Backensto
Gertrude “Trudy” Backensto, 78, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at University Hospital Samaritan Medical Center. Gertrude was born on June 19, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late James Carson and Mary (Furnar) Haney. Trudy was a graduate of Salem College with a Bachelor of Teaching degree. She taught special education […]
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One doctor rules accused serial killer sane; second evaluation unfinished
ASHLAND – A doctor from the Mansfield Forensic Diagnostic Center said that accused serial killer Shawn Grate was sane at the time he allegedly committed two murders. However, a ruling on if Grate can plead not guilty by reason of insanity will have to wait a little while longer. Grate’s attorneys, Rolf and Robert Whitney, […]
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Arthur G. Stuenzi
Arthur G. Stuenzi, 81, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman, Ohio. Born May 17, 1935 in Syracuse, New York, he was the son of Rudolph Walter and Marie (Trefz) Stuenzi. He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church and retired from G.A. Braun Company following […]
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Mohican Area Community Fund distributes $50,924 for charitable programs
LOUDONVILLE — The Mohican Area Community Fund has disbursed $50,924 in grants to local community programs and charitable services for the first-half of 2017. The amount includes smaller grants paid in full for the year. Of this total, 53 percent of agency allocations support health and family service programs, 15 percent funds youth sports and […]
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Mechanics Bank announces three promotions
MMANSFIELD – March 6, 2017– Mechanics Bank is pleased to announce the following promotions: Emily Cline has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Loan Operations Manager. Emily joined Mechanics in 2005 and has served as a Customer Service Representative, Customer Service Specialist, Loan Service Representative and Senior Loan Service Representative. Emily is a graduate of […]
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Gladys Badnell
Gladys Badnell, 81, of Mansfield passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at Wedgewood Assisted Living. She was born on Jan. 25, 1936 to the late Julius and Eula (Messer) Collins. Gladys is survived by her children: David (Kelly) Badnell, of Lexington, Leonard Badnell, of Columbus, and Chris (Jay) Wagner, of Westerville; eight grandchildren: Natalie, Andrew, […]
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National program encourages Galion families to choose school breakfast
GALION – Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows that more students are starting their day with a nutritious breakfast in their school cafeterias. To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school […]