Patricia Ann Powers, 64, of Ontario, Ohio passed away on March 2, 2016. She was born to John and Julia Schaffer on June 26, 1951. Patricia loved her pets, and with her husband, rescued two dozen dogs and six cats. She loved being outdoors, and was a very hard worker.She worked part time at Dunkin […]
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Betty J. Hummel
Betty J. Hummel, 94, of Ashland, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at The Good Shepherd in Ashland. Born May 1, 1921 in Nankin, Ohio, she was the daughter of Jacob and Lena Belle (Streit) Koppler. A homemaker, she was a self sufficient woman and a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed gardening and canning […]
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RCDG seeks nominations for Economic Excellence Awards
MANSFIELD — Nominations are welcomed by the Richland Community Development Group for the 2016 annual Economic Excellence awards. The awards recognize business, individual(s) or organizational achievement in four distinct areas: Business Excellence, Distinguished Performance, Economic Impact and Investing in Our Future. “This celebration allows our community to collectively recognize those who are the driving forces […]
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Breeze Thru Car & Truck Wash gives before receiving
MANSFIELD – The opening of Jason Carroll’s new car wash and detail business was a calling of the divine kind. Nearly three years ago, after acquiring a new building at 410 Sixth Ave. in Mansfield, Carroll’s facility was anointed by Pastor John Harris of Armor Bearers Ministries. During the anointing, Carroll was told that God […]
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Galion Schools accepting open enrollment applications
GALION — Open enrollment applications for the 2016-2017 school year for the Galion City School District are now being accepted through March 31, 2016. Any parent interested in applying for open enrollment into the district for their child can do so at http://www.galionschools.org. Once on the website, click on the “Parent Resources” tab at the […]
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We Run For Malawi 5K set for March 19
MANSFIELD — The We Run For Malawi Liwiro La Malawi 5K takes place on March 19 at the All Believers in Christ Church, 23 N. Main St. in Mansfield. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. with the run/walk to start at 10 a.m. There are seven age groups, including 14 & under, 15 to […]
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Author introduces Richland Chronicles history series
In 1831, Ohio had been a state for a quarter-century, and Richland a large square-shaped county for nearly 20 (pieces of it would be lopped off to Ashland, Crawford and Morrow Counties). While Mansfield had just gained “village” status with about 300 residents, nearly 24,000 people lived in the county, meaning most of it was […]
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Minutemen oust Rams, advance to district title game
GALION, Ohio — Lexington stepped on the accelerator in the first quarter Wednesday night. The Minutemen raced to a 19-7 lead and cruised to a 58-46 win over Richland County rival Madison in the Division II district semifinals at Galion High School. Top-seeded Lex (23-2) will play No. 3 Sandusky for the district title at […]
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Division II District Semifinal: Lexington vs. Madison
DSC_1484.jpg DSC_1485.jpg DSC_1486.jpg DSC_1488.jpg DSC_1489.jpg DSC_1490.jpg Lexington’s Joey Zahn dribbles the ball up the floor in Wendesday’s Division II district semifinal win over Madison. The Minutemen take on Sandusky for a district crown Saturday at Galion High School. DSC_1503.jpg DSC_1504.jpg DSC_1505.jpg DSC_1506.jpg DSC_1512.jpg DSC_1514.jpg DSC_1519.jpg Madison coach Tim Mergel talks to his team during a […]
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Division II District Semifinal: Ontario vs. Sandusky
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