Pioneer student Jenna Lane took part in a hands-on applied science camp was held in Materials Park, Ohio, the last week of July. About 30 high school students from across the country, participated in the annual Eisenman Materials Camp, where students competed on a national scale to earn a slot at the camp. Jenna was […]
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Lena Deni
Lena Deni, 88, of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014 at her home. Lena was born on May 2, 1926 in Yugoslavia and came to Mansfield in 1950. She worked at Bogner Cleaners and Stevens Manufacturing Company. Lena devoted her life to serving others. She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers everywhere she went. […]
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Murla Link
Murla E. Link, 86, of Mansfield, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, at Hospice House in Ashland after a brief illness. Born Jan. 15, 1928 in Menifee County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Fowler) Walton. She retired from Ideal Electric. Murla was a woman of great character and values. She was always […]
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Betty Davis
Betty R. Davis, 77, of Galion went to be with her Lord from her injuries received in an automobile accident on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014. The oldest of 10, she was born Sept. 4, 1936 in Marion and was the daughter of Charles and Betty Mae (Knight) Cockrell. On May 22, 1955, Betty married her […]
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3 arrested after METRICH investigates two Mansfield meth labs
On Aug. 12, the METRICH Enforcement Unit investigated two unrelated methamphetamine labs in the city of Mansfield. The first lab was discovered by Mansfield Police officers who were at 311 E. Second St. taking a menacing report. They discovered James F. Redden attempting to conceal suspected methamphetamine in a bucket of water while questioning him. […]
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U.S. Rep. Pat Tiberi seeks recognition for Mt. Rushmore’s creator
United States Representative Patrick “Pat” Tiberi (Republican – 12th Congressional District) of Ohio believes the late Luigi Del Bianco “should be formally recognized” for having served as chief carver of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. In “Carving a Niche for Himself; The Untold Story of Luigi Del Bianco and Mount Rushmore,” author Douglas J. Gladstone’s […]
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John E. Sargent
John E. Sargent “Bud”, 88, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, following a brief illness. John had formerly lived 50 years in Lamont, CA. John was born Sept. 25, 1925 in Omar, WV, to John E and Hazel Sargent. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard […]
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Patrol joins Ohio law enforcement in cracking down
COLUMBUS – An estimated 10,000 lives would be spared each year if drunk driving was eliminated nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Ohio State Highway Patrol will join other Ohio law enforcement agencies and thousands of highway safety partners throughout the nation to take part in the Drive Sober or […]
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“Tour de Fleur”offers chance to tour community gardens
Local gardeners, cyclists, “foodies,” and interested community members will have a chance to tour several of the area’s community gardens this Saturday, August 16, during “Tour de Fleur,” a community bike/walk garden tour. The tour will begin at North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), 199 N. Main St. in Mansfield, with three tour options. Registration […]
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TourismOhio director visits Richland County’s tourist attractions
Mary Cusick, director of TourismOhio, had the opportunity Tuesday to visit tourist attractions throughout Richland County, including such places as the historic Ohio State Reformatory, the Richland Carrousel Park, Malabar Farm, and the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. As part of her role as the director of TourismOhio, Cusick travels throughout the state to experience the […]