A stolen car investigation led to the arrest of two Mansfield men early Tuesday. Myron Webb, 38, and Roy Marshall, Jr., 43, face charges after a METRICH unit searched a Woodland Avenue residence. Mansfield Police were investigating a stolen vehicle in the 500 block of Woodland Avenue late Monday evening when officers made contact with […]
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Richland County man arrested after weekend crime spree, standoff
NORWALK, Ohio – A Richland County man is recovering under police custody in a Toledo hospital after a weekend crime spree that ended in a nine-hour standoff. Eric Patrick reportedly shot himself in the torso early Sunday morning in a vacant home in Huron County, ending two days that leave the 39-year-old likely facing charges […]
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Norma Jeanne Hardesty
Norma Jeanne Hardesty, 85, of Loudonville, died Monday, December 29, 2014 in Colonial Manor Health Care Center, Loudonville. Norma Jeanne was born May 5, 1929 in Cleveland and was the daughter of the late Marion B. and Fern B. (Steele) Daily. She was a 1947 graduate of Amity High School and a Loudonville area resident […]
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Alice Volk
Alice J. Volk, 94, Galion, died Monday, December 29, 2014 at Magnolia Terrace, Galion, after a short illness. Alice was born in North Robinson on July 23, 1920 to the late Ben J. and Clara E. (Christman) Stinehelfer. She married Robert “Bob” F. Volk on June 14, 1940 and he preceded her in death on August 7, […]
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Mary Margaret “Marty” Metzger
Mary Margaret “Marty” (McDevitt) Metzger, age 87, of Shelby, died December 28, 2014 at the home of her daughter surrounded by her family. Marty was born February 1, 1927 in Mansfield, the daughter of the late John Patrick and Veronica (Welsch) McDevitt. She graduated in 1944 from St. Peter’s High School in Mansfield and was […]
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Patricia Foraker
MANSFIELD: “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22 NIV) Pat Foraker was a caregiver to many. She faithfully took care of her parents, her husband, and her brother in their times of need. Never begrudgingly, her spirit was upbeat and gentle. She understood her role in […]
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John, Robinson sworn into office
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio—Both Marilyn John and Brent Robinson had nothing but appreciation and gratitude to extend to those who supported them throughout their campaigns during their swearing-in ceremony held Dec. 29. Family members, elected officials and community leaders watched Monday as John was sworn in as Richland County commissioner and as Robinson was sworn in […]
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Cause of fatal Galion trailer fire to remain undetermined
The cause of a fatal trailer fire at 354 Second Avenue in Galion on Nov. 18 will remain undetermined, according to an investigation from the State Fire Marshal’s office. According to Lindsey Burnworth, spokesperson for the State Fire Marshal’s office, it is not uncommon for a case to stay undetermined if investigators cannot definitively determine […]
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Galion grappler McCoy signs with Indiana Tech
After a lengthy recruiting process, Deaken McCoy has made his decision. The Galion High School senior wrestler has accepted an offer to further his education and wrestling career at the Indiana Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as Indiana Tech. McCoy signed a national letter of intent Sunday night at his home church, Wesley Chapel, […]
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Mansfield Senior’s Reese answers bell
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior coach Todd Krill sat behind the desk in his office, poring over the stat sheet and shaking his head. The Tygers had just fallen to crosstown rival Madison on Dec. 11 and the prospect of playing the remainder of the season without standout Erica Johnson was beginning to settle in. “We […]