Leatha Rilla Gardner, 61, of Mansfield, passed away Friday afternoon, Jan. 27, 2017, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born Nov. 11, 1955, in Crestline, Ohio, to William Kelly and Bunea Fuqua Kelly. Leatha treasured her family and was the life of her family cracking her many jokes at every opportunity. […]
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Mansfield chickens debate continues
MANSFIELD — The backyard chickens debate continued Thursday with a zoning committee meeting in council chambers, drawing several supporters and opponents of proposed legislation that would allow citizens to keep chickens on residential property smaller than three acres. This proposal arose about two years ago. Since that time, there have been several meetings during which […]
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Charlyn Bouvier
ONTARIO: Charlyn Bouvier passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was 74. Charlyn was born September 4, 1942 to parents Charles & Evelyn (Wegner) Hebgen in Libertyville, IL and grew up in Kenosha, WI where she was graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. She later earned a […]
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Avita holds ribbon-cutting, open house for phase 2 at Ontario Hospital
ONTARIO — It was the initial response of the public which brought a second phase to the Avita Ontario Hospital. The hospital, which opens Feb. 6, will offer North Central Ohio residents a 24-hour, full-service emergency department. They held their ribbon-cutting Thursday afternoon. “We did have a walk-in clinic here, but it was only open […]
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3 sentenced in 2015 Ontario KeyBank robbery, kidnapping
CLEVELAND — Three people were sentenced in federal court Thursday for their roles in a 2015 bank robbery, kidnapping and hostage situation at the KeyBank branch in Ontario. According to a press release from U.S. Attorney Carole S. Rendon and FBI Special Agent in Charge Stephen D. Anthony, Taylor Crisman, 19, of Galion, was sentenced […]
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James “Jerry” Kirkpatrick
James J. “Jerry” Kirkpatrick, 82, of Loudonville, died peacefully early Thursday morning, Feb, 2, 2017 in his home after a short illness. Jerry was born March 12, 1934 in Sistersville, WV, the son of the late Myron and Juanita (Travis) Kirkpatrick. At age 19, Jerry married Shirley Williams and together they raised four children until […]
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Mansfield to participate in beautification initiative, seeking volunteers
MANSFIELD — The city will take part in a national beautification initiative and is seeking volunteers to help ensure success. Bill Hahn of America in Bloom spoke to dozens of community leaders Thursday at Kingwood Center Gardens’ Carriage House about the many benefits of participating in the America in Bloom program. America in Bloom is […]
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Mary Jane “Janie” Frey
Mary Jane “Janie” Frey, 75, of Mansfield, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, Tuesday afternoon, January 31, 2017, at her home. She was born December 8, 1941, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late John and Dorothy (Rock) Calhoun. Janie was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and was quite the comedian, surprising […]
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C. Dean Risser
C. Dean Risser, 90, of Ashland, was ushered into the presence of our Lord Tuesday, February 2, 2017. Dean was born on August 26, 1926 in Ashland, OH. He graduated from Ashland High School in 1944 and Bryan College in 1948. Pastor Dean was known for his good sense of humor, he always had a […]
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Convention Bureau changes name to Destination Mansfield-Richland County
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau has changed its name to Destination Mansfield-Richland County. The name change has come as a result of strategic board discussions and community leader interviews. The agency began in 1980 as the Richland Tourist and Travel Bureau. The name has changed twice since then. “During our last […]