SHELBY – The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Shelby and the Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office will hold a Building Doctor Clinic on Oct. 10 and 11. The clinic features Building Doctors Rachel Krause and Sarah Hanna of the State Historic Preservation Office. It begins with a free seminar from 7 […]
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Here’s how Fredericktown Local Schools increased communication with the community
FREDERICKTOWN — Schools and government are intertwined but don’t necessarily work in lockstep. Both have their own administrative and elected boards. Both have their own treasurer, their own mayoral figure. But they’re not the same, as they have separate duties. At Knox Pages’ “Talk the Vote” event last fall, Fredericktown citizens said they wanted stronger communication between […]
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Richland Soil and Water Conservation District announces annual celebration
MANSFIELD — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) will celebrate the past year and recognize the Cooperator of the Year and the Volunteer of the Year at the Annual Celebration Thursday, November 3. The Celebration will be held at the Lexington Senior Civic Center, 67 E. Main St in Lexington beginning at 6 […]
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Richland County Transit and Board of Elections promote voter access
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) is offering transportation options to promote voter access in partnership with the Richland County Board of Elections. Temporary service to the Board of Elections: Weekdays during early voting, October 12 through November 7, passengers can request a stop at the BOE on West Longview when traveling Route 5 (Springmill/Bowman) […]
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Dylan Scot Smith
Dylan Scot Smith, 29, of Marion passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 2, 2022. On July 17, 1993, Dylan was born in Titusville, Florida, and he would be adopted into the loving home of Mark and Liz (Miller) Smith, who survive in Manchester, Tennessee. Dylan was a 2011 graduate of Colonel Crawford High School. In […]
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Public hearing set for rezoning Lexington schools property into village
MANSFIELD — The village of Lexington and Lexington Local Schools have filed a petition to annex 37.723 acres of school district-owned land into the village. The petition deals with two parcels located just south of the new junior high and high school building. The plots encompass the new ball fields, a retention pond, practice fields and the […]
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James William “Jim” McFarland
James William “Jim” McFarland, age 66, of Shelby, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 with his family by his side. Jim was born on November 15, 1955 in Ashland County to the late William Henry and Jean R. (Kauffman) McFarland. He was a 1974 graduate of Loudonville High School and […]
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Betty Jean Conn
Betty Jean (Maddy) Conn, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2022, at the age of 99. She died peacefully with many family members nearby. Betty was born in Crestline, on April 9, 1923, to the late Hubert “Pete” and Mabel (Hotelling) Maddy. She was the oldest of twelve siblings. She married Charles […]
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Dove Candle Bar
dove02.jpg dove03.jpg dove04.jpg Dove Candle Bar’s “date night” table. dove06.jpg dove07.jpg Dove Candle Bar’s pre-made candles ready for purchase. dove09.jpg Dove Candle Bar’s party room. dove11.jpg
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Paul Precht
Paul Steven Precht, age 73, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Paul was born on January 2, 1949, to the late Robert Albert and Arline (Errett) Precht. He had been a resident of Shelby the majority, graduating in 1967 from Shelby High School, he was a very avid Ohio […]