MANSFIELD — Mansfield police are investigating the reported attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl Sunday night, according to a press release issued Monday afternoon. “We are following up on the incident,” Capt. Shari Robertson said. “We do not have any suspects at this time. We are asking that anyone who may have witnessed the incident, […]
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William L. “Bill” “Boney” Bonecutter
William L. “Bill” “Boney” Bonecutter, age 83, of Ontario, passed away Thursday evening, September 19, 2019, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born November 22, 1935, in Shelby, Ohio, to the late Serge S. and Nellie J. (Anderson) Bonecutter. Bill was a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving during the Korean War. He retired from General […]
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Mechanics Bank receives national recognition for mortgage lending
It’s not every day that you pick up a national magazine and see a local business on the cover. But for Mechanics Bank, this was both a reality and an honor as they were recently featured on the cover and inside article of Independent Banker, a national industry publication. Recognized for their consumer and mortgage […]
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Mary Kay McAuley Futty
Mary Kay McAuley Futty’s life revolved around family, Cleveland sports, Broadway theater and her Catholic faith. She loved them all, but was most dedicated to her husband, Jerry, who passed away in 2011, and their four sons, four grandchildren and two daughters-in-law. She died on Sept. 21, 2019, at age 86 at Wedgewood Estates in […]
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Overall letter grades for Ohio schools don’t tell complete story
I perused the Ohio Department of Education’s website for this column because report cards for Ohio schools were recently released. And the results (grades) for schools were reported in myriad news outlets in Ohio. How does a school or district earn an A-F Achievement Component Grade? By a Performance Index score: the level of achievement […]
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Frank Eugene Mastandrea
Frank Eugene Mastandrea was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, on November 11, 1926. Frank passed away from this life on September 23, 2019 at age 92. He was born to Francesco Antonio Mastandrea and Mary (Tancreti) Mastandrea. Frank served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS William P. Biddle (APA 8) in the Pacific Theater […]
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Betty J. Cowell
Betty J. Cowell passed away peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 91. She was born July 18, 1928 to John & Winifred (Reichert) Stouffer in Ashland. After Betty graduated from Loudonville High School with the class of 1946, she married Bernard Cowell on January 14, […]
Posted inWellness
Planning for a Long Retirement
Brought to you by Charles P. Hahn, CFP® in conjunction with Lincoln Financial Advisors*Americans are living longer than ever, thanks to advances in health care, improved diets and better exercise. About one out of every four 65-year-olds today will live past age 90, and one out of 10 will live past age 95, according to data […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Vote Yes for the Ontario School Levy
I am a retired senior citizen. I moved to the Ontario School District in 1977. During these past 42 years, I have seen and experienced the best and worst of times for the city of Ontario, all of which in some way or another have impacted our school system. As I review the past performance […]
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Most Wanted seeks 4 fugitives with Richland, Crawford County ties
MANSFIELD – Three men and a woman are among the list of most wanted fugitives sought by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in the Richland County division for the week of Sept. 23. Hope McVeigh, 37, is 5-foot-6, 138 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She is wanted for fail to abide […]