Phyllis I. Ricker, 64, of Galion went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, Wednesday morning, February 25, 2015 at her home unexpectedly. Born October 10, 1950, in Galion, she was the daughter of the late Carroll and Virginia (Meek) Mann. She married Thomas A. Ricker on February 14, 1972 and he survives. Phyllis was […]
Posted inObituaries
Joy B. Lyles
Joy B. Lyles, 79, of Mansfield died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at her home. Born February 28, 1935 in Quanah, TX, she was the daughter of James and Myrtle (Land) Jowers. Joy worked at Therm-O-Disc and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW 5438 in Vanceburg, KY. She loved playing cards wherever she […]
Posted inObituaries
Linda Freeman
Linda Freeman passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus surrounded by her family. She was 73. She was born November 30, 1941 to parents Guy & Mildred “Millie” (Watring) Wise in Ashland. Her father passed away in the line of duty during WWII and her mother later married William Yochheim. […]
Posted inObituaries
Edward A. Smith
Edward A. Smith, 73, of Tipp City, formerly of Galion, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at his residence. Edward was born in Lodi on January 11, 1942 to the late Armand and Wanda (Repp) Smith. He married Melinda Suver on November, 15, 1991 and she survives him. He attended Mansfield City Schools. Edward retired from […]
Posted inSports
Lucas ousted by Seneca East
ONTARIO, Ohio — The pressure got the better of the Cubs. Lucas turned the ball over 30 times Wednesday as Seneca East rolled to a 77-37 win in the Division IV sectional semifinals at the O-Rena. The Tigers (18-5) will play Old Fort for a sectional title at 8 p.m. Saturday at Ontario. Old Fort […]
Posted inSports
Slow start derails Mansfield Christian against Old Fort
ONTARIO, Ohio — The Stockaders put up a blockade around the basket Wednesday night. Old Fort held Mansfield Christian scoreless for the first 10:33 of the game and rolled to a 67-33 win in the opening game of a Division IV sectional semifinal doubleheader at the O-Rena. The fifth-seeded Stockaders (17-6) led No. 12 MCS […]
Posted inNews
City of Mansfield issues boil advisory
Due to a water main repair The City of Mansfield has issued a boil advisory for the following areas: Ashland Road from Park Avenue East to Central Avenue Central Avenue to Laird Avenue Under a boil advisory it is suggested that all consumed water be brought to a rolling boil for a full 3 minutes […]
Posted inSports
Lucas vs. Seneca East, Division IV Ontario sectional tournament
DSC_1559.jpg DSC_1561.jpg DSC_1566.jpg DSC_1567.jpg DSC_1571.jpg DSC_1576.jpg DSC_1577.jpg DSC_1578.jpg DSC_1579.jpg DSC_1580.jpg DSC_1581.jpg DSC_1582.jpg DSC_1583.jpg DSC_1588.jpg DSC_1589.jpg DSC_1591.jpg DSC_1592.jpg DSC_1593.jpg DSC_1596.jpg DSC_1598.jpg DSC_1607.jpg
Posted inNews
Underage drinking in Richland County not an isolated incident
MANSFIELD, Ohio–A publicized incident of teenage drinking at a Richland County school drew attention to the school in October 2014. While the incident may have spotlighted the school, underage drinking is an issue and Richland County educators are taking a proactive stance against teenage consumption of alcohol. Brian Brown never expected to address teenage drinking firsthand […]
Posted inNews
Bellville feels tension over proposal to reduce mayor to part time
Controversy isn’t common at Bellville Village Council meetings, but recent tension over a proposal to reduce the mayor’s position to part time has brought raised voices and uncomfortable silences to the village meetings. The first reading of an “Ordinance to Add a Section 31.08 to designate the mayor as a part-time position for the purpose […]