LEXINGTON, Ohio—The new year introduces some transitions for the Village of Lexington with the resignation of Village Administrator Aaron Wiegand and Assistant Finance Director Lori Walker. Lexington Council met in regular session Monday evening to establish interim village employee positions. During the meeting, council approved Ordinance No. 15-02, which authorizes Lexington Police Chief Brett Pauley to […]
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Crestline schools go back to the voters
CRESTLINE, Ohio – The Crestline Board of Education met Monday and the agenda included annual organization and discussion of a much-needed levy. During the organizational meeting the board chose Bob Salvati as president and Tom Clutter as vice-president for 2015. Both were sworn in to their positions. The board unanimously approved placing a .75-percent earned income […]
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Dianna Kay Hamilton
Dianna Kay Hamilton, 63, of Mansfield, died early Tuesday morning, January 6, 2015, at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. She was born October 26, 1951, in Mansfield, one of eight children of the late Shirley Mae (Heichel) and John Elbert Cline. Dianna was a 1969 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. She married her high school […]
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William R. Hubbard
William R. Hubbard, 66, of Mansfield, died Monday, January 5, 2015, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born December 7, 1948, in Burnwell, West Virginia, the son of the late Lona (Legg) and Samuel Hubbard. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1967-1969 in the VietnamWar. He formerly was a volunteer fireman/EMT […]
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Mark Romanchuk sworn in as State Representative of the 2nd House District
COLUMBUS, Ohio—State Rep. Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) was sworn in as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 131st General Assembly on Jan. 5. He represents the 2nd Ohio House District, which comprises all of Richland County. “I am humbled to serve the citizens of Richland County for a second term in the […]
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Obhof Reelected to Senate leadership, begins second term as majority whip
The Ohio General Assembly held their Opening Ceremonies for the 131st General Assembly Jan. 5, officially marking the beginning of the new legislative session. During the ceremonies, the members of the Ohio Senate unanimously reelected State Sen. Larry Obhof (R–Medina) to serve as majority whip. Obhof has served as whip since January 2013. He represents […]
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Stay safe during bitterly cold temperatures and dangerous snow conditions
Dangerously low temperatures and accumulating snow are in the forecast for much of the Midwest and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe when faced with the hazards of cold temperatures and winter weather. “Subfreezing temperatures and wind chills can be dangerous and even […]
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Local Democrats choose Bryant to fill Mansfield’s at-large council seat
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Don Bryant said he was surprised and honored to be selected by his Democratic peers recently to fill the at-large Mansfield City Council seat left by Ellen Haring. “I’ve been in legislative politics for nearly nine years since my internship in 2008,” Bryant said. Haring and her husband moved to Springfield Township […]
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Judy Weyhmeller
Loaded with irreverent quips in regard to aging, political correctness, and daily life, Judy Weyhmeller’s sharp wit matched that of her favorite comic character, Maxine. Full of life and eager to share “her opinion”, Judy was able to find humor and comedy in almost any situation. Using code words to express her sarcasm, Judy’s family […]
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Thelma Irene Bazley
Thelma Irene Bazley passed away late Sunday evening, January 4, 2015 in her Lexington home surrounded by her family. She was 82. She was born June 3, 1932 to parents Russell & Ethel (Steigerwalt) Shoup in Mansfield. After Thelma was graduated from Mansfield Sr. High, she worked at Neisner’s lunch counter on Main Street. A […]