Diego and Emily Santamaria’s story is a story of how love overcame challenges for a local couple. Their story began in August 2009 when Emily spent some time in Costa Rica for her studies to become a Spanish teacher. She met Diego and they became friends. In December of 2009 they exchanged numbers, emails, addresses […]
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Lexington cross country runner honored at Ohio Statehouse
COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) yesterday honored Dominique Clairmonte on winning the Division II Girls Cross Country State Championship title. Clairmonte, who was also named the Gatorade Ohio Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year, is a junior at Lexington High School and finished in the championship with a race time of […]
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Senate passes bill to update Ohio’s Tax Code
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Members of the Ohio Senate today voted to approve legislation that seeks to conform Ohio’s tax code with recent changes to the federal tax code. Senate Bill 2 would save taxpayers nearly $22 million in fiscal year 2015 and would help prevent complications when Ohioans file their tax returns. “Senate Bill 2 […]
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Pioneer given Auditor of State Award for 2nd consecutive year
SHELBY, Ohio – A recent financial audit of Pioneer Career & Technology Center by the auditor of State’s Office for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, has returned a clean audit report of Pioneer for the second consecutive year. Pioneer’s excellent record keeping has once again earned it the Auditor of State Award. According to Pioneer […]
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Richland Soil and Water Conservation Announces Scholarship Opportunity
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is sponsoring two scholarships to this summer’s Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp. Full-tuition scholarships, valued at $325 each, will be awarded to one female and one male Richland county resident enrolled in high school at the time of the camp. Campers will learn […]
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AU Dining Services teams up with Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University Dining Services has agreed to partner with the Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland to help girl scouts earn their cooking badge certifications. The girls will be a part of a new week long program that AU Dining Services will host in early June. The program manager of the Girl Scouts […]
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40 indictments served to Mansfield Police Officer Michael Garn
The Richland County Grand Jury indicted Mansfield Police Officer Michael Garn on 40 counts of criminal charges Thursday – 25 of which were felonies. Garn, 41, was indicted for 17 counts of unauthorized use of Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway, 14 counts of dereliction of duty, burglary, trespass into a habitation, attempted gross sexual imposition, attempted […]
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Richard Reed
Richard G. “Dick” Reed, age 78, of Shelby, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 at his home. He was born May 20, 1936 in Shelby the son of the late Clarence Alvie and Ohma Elma (Waters) Reed. Dick was a 1954 Graduate of Shelby High School, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education from Ashland College […]
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Larry Crose Sr.
Larry R. Crose, Sr., 70, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 7, 2015 in Arcadia, Florida. Larry was born Nov. 27, 1944 in Mansfield and was the son of the late Walter and Nellie (Smedley) Crose. He was a retired steelworker from Empire Steel. Larry was affiliated with Dean Road Freewill Baptist Church […]
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Willis Williams
MANSFIELD: Willis Aubra Williams was called home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday morning, February 11, 2015 in his Mansfield home surrounded by his family. He was 93. He was born November 15, 1921 in Clarksburg, WV to parents Lester & Ona Gay (Matson) Williams as their second son. The family moved […]