David F. Stoner, 82, of Galion passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at home. He was born September 5, 1932 in Galion to Ralph and M. Loretta (Helfrich) Stoner. He married Patricia (Pessefall) Heist on October 23, 1956 and they celebrated 58 years together. Dave was a graduate of Galion High School in 1950 and […]
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Selma Maxine Shepherd
Selma Maxine Shepherd, 75, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 17, 2015, at her home. She was born July 19, 1939, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, to the late Edward Richard Knipp and Effie May (Clark) Knipp. It all began when she met her husband, Don Shepherd, at the community well and he […]
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Rebekah Lenn Leicy
Rebekah Lenn Leicy, 31, of Mansfield, died Monday, March 16, 2015. Born March 24, 1983 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Linda E. Smith and Robert L. Leicy. Rebekah enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with her children. She is survived by her father, Robert (Cindy Tilton) Leicy of Mansfield; children, Davon Leicy, Exavier […]
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Mansfield Youth Theatre to present ‘Godspell’ March 20-22
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The Renaissance Theatre and Mansfield Youth Theatre Production of “Godspell “will be presented live onstage at the Renaissance Theatre for four performances, March 20, 21 and 22. “Godspell” is based on the smash-hit Broadway musical and is directed by Dauphne Maloney. Tickets, $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors, are on sale at the Renaissance […]
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Albert Surber
Albert Surber, 73, of Galion passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Born March 6, 1942 in Harlen, KY, he was the son of Sally and Albert Surber, Sr. Albert enjoyed watching Nascar, sitting outside and enjoying his coffee, and spending time with this grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Surber; children, Anthony, Sally, […]
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Kidney transplant will change life for 4-year-old Brielle
MANSFIELD, Ohio – People go to church for hundreds of different reasons, but one reason reigns above the rest: the pursuit of salvation. For four-year-old Brielle Trice and her family, their prayers for salvation have been answered at church, but not by whom you might expect – they’ve been answered by fellow churchgoer Tim Hilterman. […]
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Rosemary Massa Cashell
Rosemary Massa Cashell passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, in Mansfield, Ohio. Born on October 9, 1925 to Joseph and Marie (Becker) Massa, Rosemary was a life-long resident of Mansfield and St. Peter’s Parish. She married George R. Cashell on April 17, 1948. Rosemary was a caregiver throughout her life and could always be […]
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Bellville settles issue of part-time mayor
BELLVILLE, Ohio -After much public discussion and nearly an hour of executive session during the March 17 regular meeting, the Bellville Village Council at last agreed to amend the proposed ordinance that would have reduced the mayor’s salary to $7,000 annually. The “Ordinance to Add a Section 31.08 to designate the mayor as a part-time […]
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Bellville passes parking ordinance
BELLVILLE, Ohio – The Village of Bellville held a public hearing on March 17 to discuss a new parking ordinance which would ban parking in front yards inside the village’s R-1 residential business district. Resident Ed Wilson spoke out against the ordinance, noting that he had five drivers in his household, with five cars and […]
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When should I convert term life insurance to permanent life insurance
Both term and permanent life insurance are sound life insurance products for obtaining death benefit protection. Yet over time, permanent life insurance coverage can offer greater long-term advantages to you and your loved ones. At first, term life insurance is less expensive than permanent life insurance coverage. But term life insurance premiums are based on […]