In her second month as a Richland County commissioner, Marilyn John has been busy adjusting to her new role while learning as much as she can on the job. So far, it’s been a positive experience. “I’m enjoying it a lot,” said John. “It’s definitely something new, but still some of what I was doing […]
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Multi-generational businesses: Snyders prove that families can work together
Multi-generational businesses face unique challenges, including spending days at work as well as at home with loved ones, possible pressure to follow in the family business, and striving to fill the shoes of the previous generation. Snyder Funeral Homes is an example of a successful multi-generational venture. Established in 1922 by Ora O. Snyder, the […]
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Richland County Foundation kicks off its nonprofit capactiy building program
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Foundation held an orientation for the inaugural class of its Osborne Meese Academy. The program is designed to build and support nonprofit organizations and to act as a catalyst to encourage stronger collaboration in the community. The Osborne Meese Academy encompasses three key components: education, professional support and grant […]
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One January traffic death reported in Richland County
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of January there was one traffic death in Richland County. There were 12 total traffic–related fatalities for all of 2014 and two traffic deaths in January of 2013 and 2014. The chart below reflects the five-year totals of traffic-related fatalities in Richland […]
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Secretary of State to hold open office hours in Crawford County
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced February regional office hours. Regional liaisons for the Secretary of State’s office will be in 31 counties around Ohio. The purpose of open office hours is to give local residents an opportunity to learn more about, and stay connected with, the Secretary of State’s office […]
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Joseph Motter
LEXINGTON: Joseph Andrew Motter passed away on Feb. 1, 2015. Joseph was born on Nov. 13, 1926, in Kenton, Ohio, to Errett and Hazel (Kimble) Motter. Joe graduated from Ada High School and during the 1940s, was the drummer in a local swing band called the Swing Kings. The band played for school dances and […]
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John Joseph Miller
John Joseph Miller, 95, of Mansfield, died Sunday evening, Feb. 1, 2015, at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Jan. 29, 1920, in Austria-Hungary (now Serbia), the only son of John Jacob Miller and Filipina Werle Miller. He emigrated to Windsor, Canada at the age of seven. A few years later, the […]
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A. Tommy Ousley
A. Tommy Ousley, 76, of Mansfield, died Jan. 29, 2015. He was born on March 30, 1938 in Kentucky to the late Alonzo and Rebecca Ousley. Surviving are his daughter, Michelle Boales of Crestline; grandchildren, Tabitha Spears, Cody Spears, Landon Whicker, and Nolan Whicker; brothers, Albert (Janet) Ousley of Mansfield and Denver Ousley of KY; […]
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Hazardous Weather Outlook issued for frigid temperatures
CLEVELAND, Ohio–(Monday, Feb. 2, 9:43 p.m.)–A Hazardous Weather Outlook was issued by the National Weather Service for north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio for Monday through Tuesday morning and again Thursday into Friday. Wind chills will be in single digits below zero.
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Shelby residents speak out against tax ordinance at council
Shelby City Council passed legislation in December to reduce the credit allowed for income tax paid to other municipalities, and residents are still speaking out against it. The legislation was part of measures to increase revenue to the city’s shrinking General Fund. Three Shelby citizens spoke during the public comment portion of Monday’s council meeting, […]