MANSFIELD, Ohio—What bride-to-be is going to head out to Ohio’s farmland to shop for her wedding dress? Haven’t business developers always preached, “Location, location, location?” Well, it seems consumers will make their way to out-of-the-way places—for the right reason. At least that’s what Jan Kuhn of Kuhn’s Bridal & Formal Outlet at 703 Taylortown Road, […]
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Area team participates in Community Economic Development Academy
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – The Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) along with representatives from the county and local cities is participating in the Community Economic Development Academy sponsored by American Electric Power (AEP). Mayor Steve Schag of Shelby, Councilman Mark Weidemyre of Ontario, Mansfield Economic Development Director Tim Bowersock and RCDG staff member Bridget McDaniel attended […]
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Area students compete at Mohican District Science Day
ASHLAND, Ohio — Many area residents were among the more than 250 students from 37 area schools competing March 21 at Ashland University, for the 55th annual Mohican District Science Day. Sponsored by the Mohican District Junior Division of the Ohio Academy of Science, the event was held in the Ashland University’s John C. Myers Convocation […]
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Ashland seeks entrants in ‘100 Years of Cars’ for July 4 celebration
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland will hold The Star Spangled Celebration Parade, sponsored by the Ashland Wendy’s, as part of Ashland’s Bicentennial Celebration. Entrants are currently sought for the “100 Years of Cars” event to be held July 4, at 10 a.m. A Bicentennial Parade Car Committee has been formed with Kandi Blaze Thompson as the chairperson. […]
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State investing more than $500,000 to improve Mohican campgrounds
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Sen. Larry Obhof (R-Medina) announced that the state will invest more than $500,000 to improve camping at Mohican State Park in Ashland County. Campground improvements will include numerous upgrades to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act standards. Other improvements include replacing outdated electrical service, providing additional sewer and water hook-ups, and expanding campsites to accommodate larger camping units. […]
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ODOT to host public meeting to discuss U.S. Route 30 improvements
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), District 3, has announced a public meeting to discuss the proposed U.S. Route 30 projects in Mansfield. The projects are intended to improve pavement conditions and safety on U.S. Route 30 from state Route 309 to Fifth Avenue, as well as provide safe access for residents […]
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Amy Nickelsen
Amy Friend Caldwell Nickelsen, 91, of Galion, died Monday, March 23, 2015 at Magnolia Terrace where she made her home the previous 6 years. She was born June 24, 1923 in Uniontown, Pa., to the late Edward and Helen (Yeardley) Friend. Amy married Donald E. Caldwell, Sr. on June 4, 1946. They were married 42 […]
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Eugene Billo
Eugene Billo, 85, of Crestline, died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at his home. He had been in failing health since August. Gene was born in Acme, WV on July 7, 1929 to the late Pietro and Maria (Bertelli) Billo. He married Billie R. Weekley on March 20, 1953 and she survives him. He was a member […]
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Ila Zellers
Ila N. Zellers, age 92, resident of Shelby, died Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Crestwood Care Center. Born March 28, 1922 in Cass Township, she was the only child of Glenn W. and Grace B. (Arnold) Zellers. She grew up on a farm in Ganges and graduated from Shiloh High School. A homemaker, Ila was […]
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Mary Kay Glaze
Mary Kay Glaze, 96, of Mansfield, died March 21, 2015. Born October 27, 1918 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Louis Andrew and Laura Mary (Schnabel) Woerth. Mary graduated from St. Peter’s High School in 1936 and went to work as a secretary at the Recorders Office. In1940, she married John. C. “Jack” Glaze. […]