The Clear Fork Valley Local Schools Board of Education was put to the test during its regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11. During a presentation by math teacher Stacey Swank and Technology Services Director Cindy Kochheiser, the board took part in a sampling of the computerized testing students must face. The board also heard a presentation […]
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Marcia Lynn (Petersen) Henderson
Marcia Lynn (Petersen) Henderson, age 62, resident of Springfield and former Shelby resident, passed away in her home Wednesday afternoon, December 10, 2014 following several years of failing health. She was born in Shelby, Ohio on May 27, 1952, the daughter of John E. and Helen M. (Brown) Petersen. Marcia was a 1970 graduate of […]
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Francis “Pete” Kohls
Francis “Pete” Kohls, 76, of Galion passed away Thursday morning, December 11, 2014 surrounded by his loving family in his home. He was born October 22, 1938 in Galion and was the son of Anthony John and Marie Claire (Miller) Kohls. Pete married his wife of nearly 57 years, Christina J. (Bevan) Kohls on January […]
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Christmas comes early at Dayspring Assisted Living
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The residents of Dayspring Assisted Living Center got a special Christmas treat on Friday morning thanks to a visit from Sherman Elementary School. A group of 31 third graders in the school’s Leadership Group stopped by Dayspring to sing Christmas carols, deliver Christmas ornaments and cards, and share a snack of chips […]
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Support local this holiday season
Winter weather has arrived and Christmas songs are playing on the radio all across Ohio. Whether we were ready for it or not, the holidays are here. As Tina and I look forward to spending time with family and friends, we are also among the millions of other folks who are trying to wrap up […]
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Obhof honors high school soccer state champions
COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) recently presented a resolution to the Mansfield Christian boys’ soccer team for winning the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division III state championship. After finishing as state runner-up in 2013, Mansfield Christian beat top-ranked Columbus Grandview Heights in overtime to claim this year’s title. “These young men […]
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NC State honors faculty and staff with service awards
On Dec. 4, North Central State College honored a number of employees for their service. Faculty Members of the Year Awards were given to Brad Wood (full-time faculty) and Georgiann Mathews (adjunct faculty). The Excellence in Service to Students award was given to Randy Storms. The Excellence in Service to College was presented to the […]
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Braintree to hold open house, accepting new applicants
Braintree Business Development Center, the area’s high-tech incubation and entrepreneurship program, announces that it is accepting applications from start-up businesses that would like to be part of a cohort that will begin in January 2015. Interested entrepreneurs are invited to attend an orientation session and open house Monday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at Braintree’s […]
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Law enforcement reminder: drive sober this holiday season
Richland County, OH — This time of year, with all the holiday parties and festive occasions, many partygoers will be drinking. If you’re celebrating with alcohol this holiday season, Richland County Law Enforcement has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Due to the increase in drunk-driving-related fatalities around the holidays each […]
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Rams hold off Tygers gallery
Madison’s Mekaila Grose shoots over Mansfield Senior’s Jeryn Reese during the second half Thursday at Pete Henry Gym. DSC_1148.jpg DSC_1159.jpg DSC_1145.jpg DSC_1146.jpg DSC_1137.jpg DSC_1138.JPG Madison’s Alexis Smith dribbles the ball up the floor Thursday at Mansfield Senior’s Pete Henry Gym. DSC_1128.jpg