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BibleWalk re-opens with new tour, ‘The Kingdom of God’
MANSFIELD — After being closed for a time due to the governor’s orders regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, BibleWalk has reopened its doors to visitors once again. The museum is one of the world’s leading Christian attractions and Ohio’s only life-size wax museum. With this reopening BibleWalk unveils its newest tour, “The Kingdom of God.” […]
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May/June indictments from Richland County Grand Jury
The following people were indicted by a Richland County Grand Jury in session on May 19 and 20, and June 2 and 3, 2020: • Amanda McQuillen, 29, improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, aggravated possession of drugs • Holly Maria Winder Williams, 22, aggravated possession of drugs […]
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Lexington council member, former substitute teacher indicted for improper behavior with juvenile
LEXINGTON — A Lexington village council member and former substitute teacher for Lexington Local Schools has been indicted for allegedly disseminating matter harmful to juveniles. Erin Underwood, 43, was indicted by a Richland County grand jury on three counts of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles. One count is a fifth-degree felony that could carry a […]
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On childhood friends and tragic losses
As I write this, I am absorbing the news that a childhood friend of mine is dying of cancer. Our families shared life together throughout my childhood. She was really my sister’s friend, as her older sister and I were a few weeks apart in age and she and my sister were about two months […]
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40 Ohio daycare centers file complaint to end ‘unlawful pandemic restrictions’
MASON, Ohio — A complaint filed Tuesday in Warren County by 40 daycare centers across Ohio seeks to end “arbitrary” limits on the number of children a site can supervise during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit seeks a preliminary and permanent injunction against the statewide orders and names Ohio Dept. of Health acting director Lance […]
Posted inObituaries
Eugene R. “Gene” Whitmer
Eugene R. “Gene” Whitmer, 94, passed June 22, 2020, Mansfield, OH. Gene was born July 1, 1925, Shawnee, OH to Goldie (nee Morgan) & John Whitmer. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mabel J. Whitmer (nee Hoops), by 4 children, Gloria George (Dennis), Sharon Smith (Allen), John Whitmer (Barbara) & Joy Miller (Raymond), […]
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READER GALLERY: Healthcare heroes
Mansfield Hospital is also recognized as a hospital where associates and volunteers create a “hometown experience.” Healthcare workers in protective gear at OhioHealth. Masks.jpeg Lab3.jpeg Lab2.jpeg Lab.jpeg Healthcare workers, including front desk workers, wear masks to protect against COVID-19 transmission. ED Visitors.jpeg An artwork thanking healthcare workers at OhioHealth Mansfield. A healthcare worker inside OhioHealth’s […]
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Reader-submitted photos show what life in a pandemic looks like
MANSFIELD — Last month, we asked you to send in your photos of what life looks like in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to document this unprecedented time and the unique ways Richland County residents have risen to the challenges of these trying times. You didn’t disappoint. You showed us your creative […]
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Shelby High School 2020 Graduate: Mason Arnold
2020 Senior Spotlights are brought to you by School Specialty. Full Name: Mason Arnold High School: Shelby High School Accomplishments: Honor Student. Accepted and enrolled at Akron University. Future Plans: Degree in Cyber Security List Of Extracurriculars: Church, spending time with my girlfriend. Favorite Quote: It is what it is Personal Message To Your Senior: So proud!! Love you infinity Mother: Lindsay Frontz […]