Janet Mercer is now at peace. She passed away peacefully on February 24, 2015 at The Shell Point Pavillion, surrounded with love and her son. Janet was born on August 18, 1924 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Edna Hemphill. She graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1942, attended Baldwin Wallace College […]
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Colts ousted by Truckers
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Clear Fork went toe-to-toe with the defending state champ for three quarters Tuesday night before Norwalk’s George Friend delivered the knockout blow. Friend hit a pair of 3-pointers during the first 90 seconds of the fourth quarter and the Truckers pulled away for a 70-58 win over the Colts in the nightcap […]
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Clear Fork vs. Norwalk, Division II sectional semifinal
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Ontario clobbers Oak Harbor
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Ontario played like a team with something to prove. The top-seeded Warriors exorcised the memories of last year’s early postseason exit with a resounding 75-45 win over No. 12 Oak Harbor in the first game of a Division II sectional doubleheader Tuesday at Madison Middle School. “That taste really stuck with us […]
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Ontario vs. Oak Harbor, Division II sectional semifinal
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Proposed Mansfield ordinance would protect neglected pets
Mansfield, Ohio – A former veterinary assistant and animal advocate, a representative from the Richland County Humane Society and the Richland County Dog Warden spoke at Mansfield City Council on Tuesday. The representatives support creating an anti-tethering ordinance to enforce the protection of animals left out in severe weather, both cold and hot. “Dogs remain […]
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Richland County prepares for severe spring weather
The month of March came in like a lion, and Richland County Commissioners along with the county’s Emergency Management Agency are spreading awareness for the potential of severe spring weather in Richland County. Commissioners Tim Wert, Gary Utt and Marilyn John issued a proclamation on Tuesday morning observing March 1 through 7 as Ohio Spring […]
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Monday’s accident kills good Samaritan, injures 2
MANSFIELD, Ohio—Additional details have emerged concerning the traffic fatality that occurred Monday morning on West Fourth Street, near the intersection of Western Avenue. Sgt. Ken Carroll with the Mansfield Police Department explained Tuesday that Letrease Whack, 44, was walking along the side of West Fourth Street around 8:30 a.m., when she was struck from behind […]
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Lexington bowler headed to state tournament
LEXINGTON — The shot is arguably the most difficult in bowling, but Megann Hardman didn’t seem to be bothered. The Lexington senior calmly approached the foul line, swung her arm through and sent the custom maroon ball down the lane. It struck the inside of the 7 pin and sent it into the sidewall, where […]
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Shelby council welcomes new member
Shelby City Council appointed Derrin Roberts as the newest member of council on Monday evening, filling the vacancy for the second ward councilmember seat. Roberts was sworn in at the conclusion of Monday evening’s council meeting and will serve until the end of his term on Jan. 4, 2016. The vacancy was created following the […]