Mary “Angie” Aplin, 67, of Mansfield, died Sunday, December 28, 2114 at her residence. Born August 16, 1947 in Fostoria, Ohio, she was the daughter of Lawrence A. and Mary Catherine (Cleary) Scharf. She retired from the State of Ohio Bureau of Rehabilitation Services for the visually impaired and was a member of St. Peter’s […]
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Bill passes to streamline local tax collection, support job creation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) announced earlier this month the passage of House Bill 5, which seeks to simplify the state’s municipal tax code by establishing consistency in Ohio’s municipal income tax system. Ohio’s current municipal income tax system is extremely complex. Ohio is the only state where municipalities set their own rules and […]
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Flames pick up girls basketball win over Mt. Gilead
Mansfield Christian Flames took on the Mt. Gilead Indians in girls varsity basketball on Dec. 27. The Flames had a big burst in the fourth quarter picked up a 44-34 win. Mt. Gilead lead by a basket after one quarter, 10-8. MCS surged back to go into halftime 20-17. By the end of three, the […]
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Forrest A. DeLong
Forrest A. DeLong, age 97, of Shelby, died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Louis Stoke Cleveland VA Medical Center Wade Park Campus. Forrest was born August 2, 1917 in Ganges, Richland County, Ohio, the son of the late James Burley and Pearl (Keckler) DeLong. Forrest was truly a man of the “Greatest Generation.” He […]
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On the path to success: Higher education center partners looking forward to 2015
BUCYRUS, Ohio – During this season of giving and gratitude, partners in the higher education center opening in Bucyrus in the fall of 2015 would like to thank contributors, investors and community members for moving this project closer to its goal. “We plan to start classes here in less than nine months,” said Dave Williamson, […]
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The Shelby Foundation announces fourth quarter grants
SHELBY, Ohio – The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors made the holidays a little brighter for area nonprofit organizations by approving over $43,000 in grants at the December Board meeting. Auburn Elementary School received a $1,000 grant to defray the costs of its “Learn to Swim at the Y” program which would otherwise be passed […]
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Ashley R. Stephens
Ashley R (Vore) Stephens, 26, of Mansfield, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 at her home. Ashley was born on August 29, 1988 in Mansfield to John and Michelle (Taylor) Vore. Ashley loved her family, and took pride in housekeeping and preparing meals. She also enjoyed reading, taking walks and bike rides. Along with her […]
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Winter day camp offered at Mohican Outdoor School
Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors, Inc. is offering a Winter Day Camp experience for grades 1-8. The classes will include: Discovery Hike, Scavenger Hunt, Shelter Building, and making your own holiday ornament using nature items. The class will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Attendees must sign up by Jan. […]
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Alice Naomi Kaler Prout
Alice Naomi Kaler Prout, 98, of Crestline, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Crystal Care Center Of Mansfield. Naomi was born in Crestline, OH on August 13, 1916 to the late Willis and Dorothy (Weaver) Kaler. She was one of the last survivors to be present at the bombing attack at Pearl Harbor, […]
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Margaret Carroll
Margaret Carroll, 84, of Crestline, died Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Crestline Nursing Center, Crestline. Margaret was born in Floyd Co., KY on September 8, 1930 to the late William and Flora (Hale) Shepherd. She married Watt C. Carroll on May 3, 1950 and he preceded her in 1978. She enjoyed gardening and loved flowers, […]