All of us are pleased to see the price of gasoline falling. Yet, hardworking Ohio families still struggle to meet monthly expenses. Big corporations are posting eye-popping profits, yet prices go up, not down. Whether urban or rural, old or young, black or white, we deserve an economy that works for everyone, not one that […]
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Section of Massa Ave. closed in Mansfield through Aug. 26
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed. Massa Avenue from Lexington Avenue east to the dead end. The road has been closed is set to re-open Friday, Aug. 26 by the end of […]
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“The Legend of the White Dove” available at Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD – Making a dream a reality is a wonderful feeling for anyone who has had a dream for 30 years. Rashida Rawls, founder of Ra Communications LLC and published author, is an inspiration and an example that anything is possible. Now her debut children’s book is featured in the local authors section of the […]
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Margaret Catherine (Ensman) Sifferlin
Margaret Catherine Ensman-Sifferlin, age 89, of Shelby, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 at OhioHealth Hospice after a period of declining health surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born on October 31,1932 in Shelby to the late Fredrick and Francis (Spangler) Ensman. Margaret was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. […]
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Joseph Walter Tomsic
Joseph Walter Tomsic, aka “Jo Jo”, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on Saturday August 20, 2022, at the age of 82. He was born December 6, 1939, in Ashland, Ohio. Jo Jo attended Ashland High School and later attended Ohio Northern University where he acquired his pharmaceutical degree. He loved to fish, golf, bowl, […]
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Eugene William “Gene” Steward
Eugene William Steward went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 19, 2022 after a battle with lung cancer. He was born June 4, 1938 to Wilma Berkej and Robert Steward in Mansfield Ohio. Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was an original member of the Mid-Ohio […]
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Sheri Eileen Myers
Sheri Eileen Myers, 66, of Bellville, passed away late Thursday evening, August 18, 2022, at Avita Health System-Ontario Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Sheri was born May 24, 1956, in Galion, Ohio. Sheri worked at Westinghouse until their closing and retired as a draftswoman for the Richland County Engineer’s office. She was […]
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Kenneth Edward “Ed” Shields
Kenneth Edward “Ed” Shields of Mansfield died August 17, 2022, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Ed was born on January 12, 1945, in Nashville, Ohio. He was the son of Charles and Norma Jean (Hiller) Shields. Ed proudly served our country in the United State Navy as an Evaporator Technician. He was employed at Mansfield […]
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Grant Alexander Paul Clinton
Grant Alexander Paul Clinton, 16, of Mansfield, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Grant was born on July 11, 2006 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was the son of Stephen and Danielle Clinton. Grant attended Cypress High School where he would have graduated this year, and previously attended Madison Schools. Since […]