Alaina and Molly Sardina, two sisters from Galion, did not receive their high school diplomas. In fact, none of their family members did. Instead, the sisters ended up becoming early/young mothers, working in factories and realizing how fast they would need to grow up. At 18 years old, Alaina sought out her degree to change […]
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Mildred “Millie” E. Tamburrino
Mildred “Millie” E. Tamburrino, 88, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020. She was born on June 18, 1932 to William and Christine (Roberts) McNeely. Millie loved spending time with family and cherished every moment. As the entire family remained close, she enjoyed having them over every Sunday to share a big […]
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Carmichael: Ontario readies for the new school year
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was submitted to Richland Source by Ontario Schools superintendent Lisa Carmichael. The start of a new school year is always an event full of excitement and anticipation, Amidst the current global health crisis, the energy certainly feels different. That said, our goals for the start of the year are the same. […]
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Douglas Scott Cyrus
Douglas Scott Cyrus, 46, of Perrysville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Mansfield on August 12, 1973, to C. Douglas and Karen (Dunlap) Cyrus. Douglas was a big teddy bear with a soft, gentle and loving heart. Putting others above himself, he was humble and […]
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Mansfield, Ashland men sought for rape headline Most Wanted list
ASHLAND — Authorities are seeking four fugitives as part of the Most Wanted list compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in the Richland County division for the week of July 6. Derek A. Lawrence, 29, is 5-foot-10, 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Authorities say he is wanted for rape. […]
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Jean Lenore (Gaylord) Mason
Jean Lenore (Gaylord) Mason, 85, of 831 Center St., Ashland, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2020 at UH Samaritan Hospital. Jean was born in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, on February 21, 1935, the second of three daughters of Roy F. and Marion (Lamont) Gaylord, and graduated from Lockport High School in 1953. Jean […]
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Ronald (Deacon) Gene Erwin
Ronald (Deacon) Gene Erwin, 75, of Lexington, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020. He was born to parents, Delbert Erwin and Thelma Erwin, on November 23, 1945 in Lexington, Ohio. Sneakin Deacon was a friend to all who met him. He enjoyed visiting and socializing with an amazing number of good friends. He […]
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It’s hot, and will stay that way through Friday
MANSFIELD — Summer is here, with a vengeance. And it looks like she’s going to have the thermostat turned up to blast the rest of this week. According to the National Weather Service, a prolonged period of above normal temperatures is expected through Friday. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s each […]
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Lucas players among JABC title team
LUCAS — The Johnny Appleseed Baseball Club 15-and-under travel team finished 5-0 over the weekend to capture the Mentor Firecracker Tournament championship. In the five victories the team scored almost 10 runs per game. The JABC squad featured players from Ashland, Mapleton, Hillsdale, Lucas, and Fredericktown Schools. This is the team’s 2nd championship of the […]
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Community Intercultural Relations Conference to address creating a community of belonging
NEWARK — As our communities encounter change, making them more inclusive and helping all to feel welcome is of even more importance. Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark’s Community Intercultural Relations Committee will hold the 11th annual Community Intercultural Conference to teach techniques of inclusion and belonging to help […]