Daniel “Dan” E. Shear, 61, of Mansfield, died early Sunday morning, July 21, 2013 at Mansfield Memorial Homes following an extended illness. He was born January 12, 1952 in Mansfield, Ohio and was the only son of Darrell “Bud” and Miriam “June” (Hatton) Shear. Dan graduated in 1970 from Malabar High School and attended the […]
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RCDG Offers to Offset costs for consultation with NEOTEC & MAGNET
The Richland Community Development Group focuses significant resources on improving the viability of the companies currently located in the county. It is a proven fact that 80 percent of a community’s job growth comes from those companies already located there. One of the unique tools that RCDG has available this year is a pool of […]
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Tyco gives the residents’ of Dayspring a special day
Tyco Electronics is sponsoring their annual Christmas in July for the resident’s of the Richland County Home, Dayspring Assisted Living & Care Facility on July 30 at 4 p.m. The approximately 60 plus residents will be treated to a picnic, bingo and gifts all provided by Tyco Electronics. Tyco has generously been doing this event […]
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Scout completes Eagle project in Shelby
“This project means more to me than anything I have ever done,” said Andy Robinson. Robinson, 16, is a resident of Shelby and will be a junior this fall at Shelby High School. He has been a member of Boy Scouts since he was about 11 years old. “My older brother was in Boy Scouts […]
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Leagues, they are a changin’
Leagues they are a changin’ in North Central Ohio and not always for the good. Some of it is about population shifts, but in my opinion it’s more about attitudes. This season, Ontario moves to the Northern Ohio League (NOL) and becomes one of its smallest schools. They are leaving the North Central Conference (NCC) […]
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Loudonville reclaims ASAC championship for 15th year
The Loudonville Stingrays made waves at Crestline pool as they achieved the top spot at the All Summer Aquatic Conference (ASAC) for the 15th consecutive year. The Stingrays snatched up 24 first-places in both the individual and relay events. Cage Bleacher, 12, contributed to that number by placing first in five of his events, including […]
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Callender named new principal at Mansfield Senior High School
Duane Bradley Callender has been appointed as principal for Mansfield Senior High School. He was recommended by Brian Gaverick, the previous principal and now superintendent, and voted on in the Mansfield Board of Education meeting on July 22. Callender, 47, currently lives in Wooster with his wife and five sons. His contract will start his position […]
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Family tries to make sense of shooting, suspect at large
Sarah Crawford, the wife of Paul Crawford, who was shot on Benton Street in Mansfield the evening of July 18, gives her account of the incident. According to Crawford, she, her husband and their daughter returned from the grocery store, carrying bags back to their house. Their 9-year-old daughter was crossing the street with grocery […]
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Man at MidOhio event changed motocross
John Penton has always pushed barriers in the world of motorcycles. Penton had a noteworthy career as a motorcycle rider. He started as a record setter in 1959 when he raised the bar of the transcontinental motorcycle speed. However, it was his work on the on the machine that took his career and sports to […]
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Ruth Louise Subich
Ruth Louise Subich, 90, of Mansfield, died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at her residence. Born March 30, 1923 in Elwood, Indiana she was the daughter of Thomas Leonard and Maurine (White) Hockett. She was a 1941 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and a 1947 graduate of Otterbein College. She was co-owner of the Plymouth […]