MANSFIELD, Ohio – Richland Academy will host the “Different Strokes” Art Show and Sale on Saturday, April 18 from 5 – 7 p.m. The artwork is a product of the “Different Strokes” senior art classes held at the academy. The program is offered at Richland Academy to seniors in the area and is sponsored by […]
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Take a trip through Richland’s past
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Rich in history and timeless in beauty, the storied lands of Richland County are presented in local author Timothy McKee’s new book “Richland County Through Time.” The lands of Richland County that ride atop the Continental Divide in Ohio are presented here as they have evolved through the lifetimes since photographers first began capturing […]
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Highway Patrol accepting applications for troopers
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently accepting applications for the position of Trooper. Individuals interested in a career in law enforcement can apply by visiting careers.ohio.gov. The minimum requirements for the position: · United States citizen · 20 – 34 years of age · High school diploma or GED · Ohio […]
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Raymond L. Medrano
After 94 eventful years, Raymond Medrano has left us and gone on to the hereafter. Raymond was born in Ft. Worth, TX on March 15th, 1921 and left this world on March 27, 2015. His father, Petronilo Medrano and mother, Maria Petra Lopez Medrano, were some of the first wave of Mexican immigrants to the […]
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Weldon L. “Bud” Martin
Weldon L. “Bud” Martin, 89, of Galion, died April 9, 2015. Born February 1, 1926 in Connersville, IN, he was the son or Ernest and Florence (McGatha) Martin. A Navy veteran, Bud retired from Columbia Gas after many years of work. In his free time, he loved to golf and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Bud […]
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John Dorion
John Dorion, 80, of Mansfield passed away at home Friday morning, April 10, 2015 surrounded by his loving and devoted family who remained at his side day and night and are thankful for the beautiful experience he created for them. John was born May 2, 1934 in Cleveland to Leo Dorion and Florence Hawk (both […]
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Henry “Hank” Carpenter
Henry “Hank” Carpenter, 54, of Mansfield passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2015 at his home. Henry was born July 10, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York and was the son of the late General Lee and Rosalinda (Coffiel) Carpenter. He was a graduate of Madison High School and enjoyed golfing, fishing, Mid-Ohio Racing, and […]
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Naturalist program seeks volunteers
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, an extension program of The Ohio State University, will hold training for Richland County volunteers. This program has not been offered in over ten years. The mission of the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN) program is to promote awareness and citizen stewardship of Ohio’s natural resources through science-based […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office announces promotion of Jeff Fellure
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the April 7 promotion of Corrections Officer Jeff Fellure to Corrections Sergeant. Sgt. Fellure was hired as a corrections officer in 2008 and has served Richland County residents for over seven years. Sgt. Fellure was also one of the first jail K-9 officers employed by […]
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Northern Ohio task force seeks most wanted fugitive
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, Richland County Division, has issued the weekly Most Wanted fugitive. This week’s fugitive is Gerold S. Nixon, 25, He is 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 180 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Nixon is wanted on a warrant out of Richland County Common Pleas Court for Failure […]