When their Ontario home caught fire on April 10, the Nelson family learned that in life and in boxing, it’s not about how hard you can hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. Their lives have moved forward in a big way with the opening of a new boxing […]
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Annual festival benefits local political figures, returns this weekend
This coming Saturday, Aug. 23, the Richland County Republican Party will host the annual Corn and Watermelon Festival from noon to 3 p.m. at the South Park Pavilion on Brinkerhoff Avenue. Mike Casto, Chairman of the Executive Committee, said the purpose of the event is to help support local Republican political figures that are running […]
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Ashland University Theatre announces open auditions for “The Wizard Of Oz”
Ashland University Department of Theatre announced it will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of the classic and beloved musical “The Wizard of Oz,” directed by guest director Bob Russell with musical direction by Dr. Ron Blackley. Auditions for community and youth ages 10 years and older will be held in Hugo Young Theatre […]
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Pioneer means jobs
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Pioneer Career and Technology Center? School? Training? Jobs? We hope it is “Jobs”! For over 46 years, Pioneer Career and Technology Center has been a key player in economic vitality in your community by training students with valuable skills for the jobs […]
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Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reminds drivers to be cautious in school zones
The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is issuing a reminder for drivers to be cautious driving in school zones and around school buses. The week beginning August 18 or August 25 is the date schools in Richland County return to session and 20 mile per hour school speed zones will be in effect. “We get […]
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Robert G. (Bob) McCready
Bob McCready, 84, died suddenly on August 15, 2014 at MedCentral Hospital. If you knew Bob, then you would know that he would have written his own obituary and it reads as follows: Born October 28, 1929, one day after the famous Stock Market crash, to Helen Graham and W.G. McCready, Bob was a lifelong […]
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Katherine “Kay” E. Marcum
Katherine “Kay” E. Marcum, 80, of Mansfield, made her journey to her heavenly home Monday, August 18, 2014 at Lexington Court Care Center after a brief illness. She was born March 17, 1934 in Manhattan, New York to the late Lawrence and Margaret (Byrne) Nolan. She was an area homemaker most of her life and […]
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Lloyd “Doug” Moore
Lloyd “Doug” Moore, 54, of Ontario passed away August 15, 2014. Born May 13, 1960 in Elryia, he was the son of Hobert and Wilma (Lane) Moore. Doug graduated from Keystone High School in LaGrange, OH in 1978. A quiet natured man, Doug was a dedicated family man with a great sense of humor. He […]
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Michael B. Hawkins
Michael B. Hawkins, 72, of Mansfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday morning, August 19, 2014. He was born at home, March 23, 1942 in Benton, Ohio to the late Roberta Childers and Milton Charles Hawkins. Mike graduated from The Ohio State University in 1963, was a member of […]
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James F. Marshall
James F. Marshall, 79, of Mansfield passed away August 18, 2014 at MedCentral Health System. Jim was born August 13, 1935 in Mansfield to George and Lillian Smith Marshall. He was a 1953 graduate of Mansfield Senior High. Jim worked for a variety of businesses including managing the bus station, working for Thermodisc, Auto Call […]