MANSFIELD — The Rams got to celebrate a little earlier than expected last week, becoming a footnote in Richland County high school football history along the way. Madison’s 34-0 win over Shelby at Skiles Field was noteworthy because the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s newly-adopted point differential rule was enforced for the final 4:29 of […]
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Death of Columbus sports anchor’s daughter serves as reminder to drive safely
COLUMBUS – WBNS-TV Sports Anchor Dom Tiberi and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are reminding motorists that September is Safe Driving Awareness Month in Ohio. Tiberi is making it his mission to educate motorists on the importance of safe driving following the Sept. 17, 2013 death of his daughter, Maria, on a Columbus highway. “It […]
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WVMC FM to celebrate 35th anniversary Saturday
“Total Praise” WVMC FM, is celebrating its 35th anniversary with an Open House Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The open house will be held at the station, 500 Logan Road in Mansfield. General Manager Scott Saunders said, “We want to thank all of North Central Ohio for their support over these 35 […]
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Ramona Sparkman
Ramona Sparkman, 77, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 at Lexington Court Care Nursing Home. Ramona was born Jan. 9, 1937 to Ralph Sr. and B. Glenna (Miller) Shadel. She enjoyed crocheting and spent much time doing crafts, as well as, painting. She attended services at Faith Lutheran Church at Applewood Place. […]
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Lawrence Perkins
Lawrence W. Perkins, 83, of Ontario, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born March 21, 1931 in Sparta, Ohio, and graduated from Sparta High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army working in the field of crypto repairs and intelligence. A detailed, perfectionist, he was able […]
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Mary Ressallat
Mary F. Ressallat, 64, of Galion, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 at Mill Creek Nursing And Rehab, Galion, after a prolonged illness. Mary was born on Oct. 7, 1949 to the late Jack and Wanda Byrd. She married Mo Ressallat on March 31, 1973 and he survives her. Mary lived in Galion for the last thirty-five […]
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Kenneth Goff
Kenneth B. Goff, 79, of Nevada passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 3, 2014 at the Galion Community Hospital. He was born July 16, 1935 in Morrow County and was the son of Elton and Winona (Noe) Goff. On Oct. 8, 1960 he married June Spires and she survives. Kenneth is also survived by a daughter, Teresa (Elwin) Winslow […]
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Richland Public Health seeks help in animal bite investigation
Richland Public Health requests assistance from the public in location a dog which has been implicated in the bite of a person. The dog is described as a black and tan collie or shepherd mix. The dog was last seen in the area of Adario West Road on September 2. If the whereabouts of the […]
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Notes from a dirty, old gardener: Ten & a half grasses
Grass season is in full swing. From August through September, the warm season ornamental grasses are coming into their full glory. In honor of the season, I’d like to list ten and a half of my favorite grasses. The great thing about grasses is that most of them are very adaptable, and relatively pest free. […]
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Fred E. Barr
Fred E. Barr passed away Sunday morning, August 31, 2014 in Hospice House in Ashland. He was 77. He was born January 2, 1937 to the late Fred Edward, Sr., & Alice J. (Ness) Barr in Mansfield. On February 11, 1961, he married Karen D. Devers and together they spent almost 50 wonderful years until […]