Sharon Elizabeth Ellis, 75, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Sharon was born August 13, 1947 in Mansfield, Ohio. She was the daughter of Walter and Eleanor (Martin) Wigton. Sharon attended Madison Schools, and worked as a bus driver throughout her life. Sharon had many fond memories of baking […]
Posted inNews
Sheriff reminds Richland County residents ATVs, etc. are banned from roads
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the citizens of Richland County that All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) or side-by-sides, snowmobiles, and off-highway motorcycle vehicles, are not permitted to be operated upon county roads. “The number of accidents occurring within the county is disturbing,” Sheriff Steve Sheldon said. With the increase of ATV […]
Posted inCrawford Source
Autumn silhouette contest begins at Crawford Park District
BUCYRUS — This fall hikers should continue to be on the lookout for “animals” along the trails at all six of the parks of the Crawford Park District. Snap a picture when you find each animal silhouette and send them to the Crawford Park District by email (webmaster@crawfordparkdistrict.org) or messenger. Once you let us know […]
Posted inCrawford Source
Galion Schools Receive ROAR Grants
GALION – Galion City School District will receive a total of $600,000 in grants for its ROAR programs. Galion Primary and Elementary schools will each see their $200,000 grants renewed for the third year in a row, and Galion High School will receive a $200,000 grant for the first time to establish a ROAR program. […]
Posted inBusiness
Modern Avionics celebrates new managing partner looking to expand business
MANSFIELD — Aaron Crowl has been surrounded by planes, trains and automobiles his whole life. Growing up watching his uncle fly a Cessna 172 from his backyard landing strip, Crowl was interested in planes. He didn’t think he would work on them as a career. After three years at the company, Crowl celebrated his April […]
Posted inObituaries
Anna Weidemeyer
MANSFIELD: Anna Elizabeth Weidemeyer, 81, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Wyandot Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. For a full obituary, including Anna’s photo, biography, family, and funeral service schedule click: https://www.snyderfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Anna-Weidemeyer?obId=25712013#/obituaryInfo Funeral home : Snyder Lexington Avenue Family Owned Funeral Homes
Posted inObituaries
Tommy D. Metheney
Tommy Dean Metheney died at home on August 24, 2022 at the age of 74. He retired from General Motors as a journeyman welder after 36 years. He is survived by his loving wife Anita (Snelson) Metheney, two daughters, Melissa Metheney, and Krista (Metheney) Anderson, a twin brother, Cooper Gene (Shelley) Metheney, sisters Pamela Bensinger, […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Mount Vernon’s Armed Women of America recruiting Richland County women
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon’s Armed Women of America chapter, a female-centered self-defense group, is recruiting after hearing of interest from Richland County women. The Mount Vernon chapter is having a meet-and-greet Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Brumby’s Pizzeria and Coffeehouse from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Bellville. Armed Women of America is a national non-profit […]
Posted inNews
Shelby Foundation provides urgent support to local non-profits
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation Board of Directors approved two grants at the August 16th meeting that will have an immediate impact on local nonprofits. Director Carrie Kemerer shared two community partners contacted the Foundation requesting urgent financial help in the past month. Shelby Salvation Army found themselves with limited funds to financially support the […]
Posted inEducation
GOAL Digital Academy welcomes new staff
MANSFIELD — With the start of the 2022/2023 school year, GOAL Digital Academy is excited to announce the hire of 9 new staff members within the organization. Introductions to the new staff follow in alphabetical order by last name: Christion Brooks is the new physical education and health teacher at the Delaware Lab. He graduated […]