Harlen Branham, 79, Crestline, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 6, 2015 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. Harlen was born in Grayson, KY on March 19, 1935 to the late Andy and Dorothy (Justice) Branham. He married Sally J. Russell on February 10, 1962 and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2008. […]
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Sophia Rock
Sophia Rock, 2 months old, passed into Heaven on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. She was born November 10, 2014, in Mansfield, Ohio and was a tiny bundle of joy. She had a big smile and eyes, pixie red hair and was a very content little girl. She is survived by her adoring parents, Antonia Akans […]
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Jordan Laughbaum
Jordan Nicholas Laughbaum, 25, of Galion passed away Thursday evening, February 5, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He was born April 17, 1989 in Evansville, IN., and was the son of Kris Laughbaum and Jacki Hastings Pudlowski. Jordan was a member of the carpenters union in Missouri. He enjoyed fishing, music, spending time with his family […]
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Lexington wins eighth straight OCC crown
LEXINGTON, Ohio — While the Lexington Minutemen won the team title, Drew Kasper won his third Ohio Cardinal Conference championship on one leg and the Lexington senior did it against his doctor’s orders. A returning state qualifier at 182 pounds, Kasper had surgery two weeks ago to remove part of the meniscus in his left […]
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Ohio Cardinal Conference Championships
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Rehab Telethon sees community involvement, generous contributions
ONTARIO, Ohio–The Rehab Center never sets a fundraising goal for their annual telethon, and this year was no exception. After all, they consider every year a success and they plan on labeling this year’s event a success, too. They certainly seemed as though they were on pace for yet another stellar year Saturday afternoon. In […]
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A 30 Day Water Challenge: How it worked for my wife and me
When my wife Caitlin recently suggested I read an article about the benefits of drinking more water – a loving hint – I could not shrug it off. I don’t drink nearly enough. I’ve long heard about the many benefits of healthy water intake and I decided that this year was the year I was […]
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Dog Park plans a “Bark for the Park” fundraising event
ONTARIO, Ohio–The Maize Memorial Dog Park is a reality now that the City of Ontario and the Friends of Maize Memorial Dog Park have entered into a contract for nearly 2.5 acres of land in Marshall Park. In September, the dog park became an official 501c3 organization and is now able to solicit donations to […]
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Lexington at Mansfield Senior
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Late run pushes Mansfield Senior past Lex
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Naradain James made only one shot Friday night, but it was a big one. Saddled with foul trouble all evening long, James connected on a 3-pointer with 1:43 to play as the Mansfield Senior Tygers rallied for a 56-50 win over the Lexington Minuetemen at Pete Henry Gym. James, who came in […]