ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University is sponsoring “An Evening with Lynne Cheney,” New York Times best-selling author, who will speak about her newest book, “James Madison: A Life Reconsidered.” The event, celebrating Constitution Day, will be held on Sept. 15 in Myers Convocation Center on the Ashland University campus. Dinner will begin at […]
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Golfers, sponsors needed for Citizens for Children Services scramble event
Citizens for Children Services is seeking golfers, hole sponsors and corporate sponsors for its 2014 “Fore Our Kids Golf Classic” coming up Friday, Sept. 19, at the Pebble Creek Golf Club near Lexington. The cost to play in the scramble event is $300 for a four-member team or $75 for an individual. The cost includes […]
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Mansfield Schools enacts seating policy at Arlin Field
Effective Sept. 5, students from Malabar Intermediate School and Mansfield Middle School will be subject to a new seating policy at Arlin Field in Mansfield. Students will wear color-coded wristbands and have designated seating areas during football games this season. “These new procedures are designed for student safety and an improved game experience for all fans. They […]
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David Dean Worthington
David Dean Worthington, 78, of Shelby, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center in Columbus. David was born Aug. 16, 1935, in Willard, the son of the late Rollin G. and Evelyn E. (Croushaw) Worthington. He was a 1956 graduate of Shelby High School and retired from the Air National Guard at […]
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Alberta Spencer
Alberta M. Spencer, 95, of Crestline, went home in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at Mill Creek Nursing, Galion, after a lengthy illness. Alberta was born in Ford City, PA on Nov. 5, 1918 to the late Zarie and Bertha M. (Hill) Nimerosky. She married Herman D. Spencer on Nov. 5, […]
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Wylie Tabor
Wylie Tabor, 77, of Mansfield, died early Sunday morning, Aug. 24, 2014 at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. He was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on Dec. 28, 1936, to the late Mary (Dailey) and Russell Tabor. Wylie retired from Empire Detroit where he worked as a pipe-fitter. He enjoyed playing euchre and riding his tractor. He appreciated […]
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Patricia Longden
Patricia Longden, 56, of Ashland, died early Saturday morning, Aug. 23, 2014 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born Aug. 4, 1958, in Ashland, Ohio to the late Inez Marie Greenawalt Baker and Harry J. Baker. She was employed at Goodwill Industries for the last 20 years. Patricia treasured spending time with her family, especially her […]
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Sally Jo Skelton
Sally Jo Skelton, 57, of Mansfield, passed away early Sunday morning, Aug. 24, 2014, at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. She was born Feb. 25, 1957 in Mansfield and grew up in Lucas. She graduated from Lucas High School in 1975. She retired from Dr. Fernandez’s office and had formerly worked at Lumberman’s Insurance. Sally was a genuine, […]
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Buckeye Village opens, ‘campus district’ discussion starts
The Ohio State University at Mansfield held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Buckeye Village on Lexington-Springmill Road. The new apartment complex has a residency capacity of 223, according to Dean of Ohio State University at Mansfield Dr. Stephan Gavazzi. According to Gavazzi, students moved in to their new apartments on Saturday. Classes […]
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Events scheduled Labor Day weekend to benefit Lucas Community Center
An open house preview and social weekend is planned for Aug. 29 through Sept. 1 at the Lucas Community Center. The Community Center is located in the former Liquid nightclub building. On Friday, Aug. 29, the center will host a football home opener pizza party. On Saturday, Aug. 30, the center will host a farmer’s […]