Gizella M. Wheatley, 89, of Mansfield passed away April 24, 2015. She was born November 25, 1925 in Cleveland to Joseph and Helen Grossner Apsolon. Gizella loved baking and retired from Buckeye Bakery after 17 years. Other loves included playing games, gardening, and mostly being with her family, especially around all of the babies. She […]
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Gorman-Rupp reports first quarter financial results
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE MKT: GRC) reports financial results for the first quarter ended March 31. Net sales during the first quarter were $99.2 million compared to $110.1 million during the record first quarter of 2014. Domestic sales decreased 9.3 percent or $6.6 million and international sales decreased 10.9 percent or $4.2 million […]
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Rabies warning issued, free vaccine clinic scheduled
MANSFIELD, Ohio — With warmer weather more people will begin outdoor activities and the risk of contact with an animal infected with the rabies virus increases. Incidences of rabies exposure usually start in April and continue rising through the summer months. Richland Public Health is issuing a reminder for all pet owners to make sure […]
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April 26 marks the beginning of Soil and Water Stewardship Week
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District invites area residents to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Soil and Water Stewardship Week from April 26 to May 3 with this year’s theme, “Local Heroes: Your Hardworking Pollinators.” Pollinators are an important part of the community. On planet Earth there are more than 100,000 species of insects, including […]
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6th Annual Race Car Show to benefit St. Jude’s set for May 3
The 6th Annual Race Car Show to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be Sunday, May 3 at Firestone, 1282 Park Avenue West, Mansfield. The event is sponsored by Firestone and Advance Auto. This car show provides the opportunity to see real race cars, up-close. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their pictures […]
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Jerry McDonald
Jerry A. McDonald, 76, of Mansfield went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2015. Born March 8, 1939 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Gerald and Katherine (Miller) Skeen. Jerry graduated from Merrimont Hospital School of Nursing in Cleveland and went to work as a LPN at Newhope for […]
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Julio C. “Hoop” Rodriguez
Julio C. “Hoop” Rodriguez, 53, of Mansfield, died April 22, 2015. Born December 28, 1961 in the Dominican Republic, he was the son of Juan C. and Patricia (Batista) Rodriguez. Julio moved with his family to Miami when he was 11 years old. In 1992, he met his wife Wanda, and they married on April […]
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Gary Douglas Shoemaker (“Shoe”)
Gary Douglas Shoemaker (“Shoe”), age 77, our compassionate Lord took his hand giving him peace on April 22, 2015, after an extended illness. Gary was born July 10, 1938 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to Lonnie Otis and Lillie Florence Horsley Shoemaker. Gary served in the U.S. Navy (1955 – 1959). He was a graduate of […]
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Author Richard Gilbert to speak at Main Street Books
Main Street Books recently announced the return of their Ohio Author Reading Series with a book talk and signing by Richard Gilbert. Gilbert wrote the book “Shepherd: a Memoir” about his quest to create an Ohio farm in the tradition of Louis Bromfield, his childhood idol. About the book: Shepherd covers a decade in the […]