MANSFIELD — The Richland Correctional Institution will soon be home to a 65-acre farm. Deanna West Torrence, president and CEO of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative, announced Thursday the organization will be partnering with RICI to farm onsite. The income generated by the sale of produce will support NECIC. Inmates who work on the […]
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Donald L. “Don” Kochheiser
Donald L. “Don” Kochheiser, age 81, of Shelby, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital. Don was born March 15, 1942 in Bellville, Ohio to the late Jack and Ruth (Strome) Kochheiser and was a 1961 graduate of Union High School. A lifelong farmer, Don had a love for working the […]
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National prescription take back event set for April 22
MANSFIELD — On Saturday April 22, the METRICH Enforcement Unit will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement to present another Prescription Take Back event for the community. This event is sponsored by the Mansfield Division of Police, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Bellville Police Department, Shelby Police Department, Lexington Police […]
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Klas Hugo William Sjostedt
Klas Hugo William Sjostedt was born October 24, 1954 to his parents Bo and Ingrid (Peterson) Sjostedt in Stockholm, Sweden. He died of cancer on March 21, 2023 in Sweden. Sjostedt is a graduate of Ontario High School Class of 1972. Shortly after graduation, he started a business, North Central Aluminum. Many of us worked […]
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GALLERY: NECIC Annual Board Meeting
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Ross B. Fackler, Jr.
Ross B. Fackler, Jr., age 76, of Hamilton, Montana, formerly of Shelby, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023. Ross was born on August 13, 1946 in Shelby to the late Marabelle (Baker) and Ross Fackler, Sr. and was a 1964 graduate of Shelby High School. A proud veteran, Ross served in the United States Navy […]
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Little Chats with some Mansfield businesswomen: Anna M. Wheelock, cashier Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Editor’s NoteAs a tribute to Women’s History Month, this story was provided by the Sherman Room of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library and originally published by the Mansfield News on Aug. 20, 1922 on Page 5 of the Social Section. Those interested in more history should check out the Sherman Room at the Mansfield/Richland Public Library […]
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John Pitzen
John Albert Pitzen, age 70, resident of Mansfield passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday March 29, 2023 after an extended illness. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, John managed his illness with strength and humor. On his final day, he was surrounded by his son Brian, daughter-in-law, Catina, and granddaughter […]
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Local chapter of the world’s largest children’s ministry features Jeremiah Cho on April 18
MANSFIELD — The new president of the world’s largest children’s ministry will be the upcoming speaker for the Child Evangelism Fellowship of Morrow, Ashland, Richland, Crawford and Knox counties’ (CEF of MARCK) annual, spring fund-raising banquet on Tuesday, April 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Berean Baptist Church, 2145 Middle-Bellville Road, Mansfield. Child Evangelism […]
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Shelby speaker to head April 24 Woman to Woman forum
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation established the Women’s Fund in 2009 to empower women of all ages to achieve their full potential and thrive as members of our community by promoting intellectual, physical, emotional, social, economic, and cultural growth. Back by popular demand, the Women’s Fund is hosting its lecture and open-forum discussion series, “Let’s Talk: Woman […]