MANSFIELD — The deadline to register to vote or change your address or name for the May 2, 2023 Primary Election is Monday, April 3. The Board of Elections office will be open that evening until 9 p.m. This office is located at 1495 W. Longview Ave. Suite 101 in the Longview Center. After 4 […]
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Ronald “Rollo” Perman, Jr.
Ronald “Rollo” Charles Perman, Jr., 57, of Crestline, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 3, 2023. Ronald was born on August 2, 1965, in Galion, Ohio to Ronald Perman Sr. and Carol (Potter) Rowland. Ronald was a graduate of Crestline High School, Class of 1983. He went on to work for Hi-Point Firearms as a […]
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Regine M. Kreim
Regine M. Kreim, age 88, of Shelby, died early Friday morning, March 3, 2023 at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital. Regine passed peacefully just two days prior to her 89th birthday. Born March 5, 1934 in the Shelby Settlement, Richland County, Regine was the daughter of the late Clair and Alvena (Hook) Kempf. A 1952 graduate […]
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Mansfield City Council to discuss final 2023 spending plan on Tuesday
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council has until the end of March to approve a final spending plan for 2023, according to state law. It has scheduled a finance committee meeting Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the proposal by Mayor Tim Theaker, which will be the last budget he submits. The mayor is in his […]
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March 5: Ohio high school boys basketball tournament roundup
Storm warning: Dayton Chaminade-Julienne rains down on Cincinnati Wyoming Dayton Chaminade-Julienne raced to a big lead and never looked back in a 65-35 win over Cincinnati Wyoming in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 5. Dayton Chaminade-Julienne opened with a 17-12 advantage over Cincinnati Wyoming through the first quarter. The Eagles fought to a […]
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Ashland County Parks churn out syrup for Maple Syrup Day
SHILOH — It’s been a bad year for maple syrup farmers. In order for trees to produce sap, the weather needs to be 25-32 degrees at night and 40-45 degrees during the day. It also needs to be sunny, and there can’t be any wind. “Trees are like humans. If it’s cold for us being […]
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GALLERY: Making maple syrup during Maple Syrup Day
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Spring brings an Ohio fishing forecast
Editor’s NoteThis story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – In 2022, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife awarded 9,723 Fish Ohio pins to successful anglers with qualifying catches. These trophy fish join the more than 400,000 catches recognized since 1976 in the Fish Ohio program. […]
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Donna Rae (Patton) Barnett
Donna Rae (Patton) Barnett, 79, of Galion, Ohio, went home with her Lord on March 3, 2023. Donna leaves behind her loving husband of nearly 58 years, Raymond Barnett. Born on October 24, 1943, in Marion, Ohio, she was the daughter of Donald and Catherine Patton, both preceding her in death. Donna also leaves behind […]
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March 4: Ohio high school girls basketball tournament roundup
Berlin Hiland hustles by Portsmouth Notre Dame Winning wasn’t going to be easy in this matchup, but Berlin Hiland still prevailed 53-43 against Portsmouth Notre Dame on March 4 in Ohio girls high school basketball action. Recently on Feb. 25, Portsmouth Notre Dame squared off with Reedsville Eastern in a basketball game. For a full recap, […]