Gloria N. Donnett, age 92, of Galion passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at Signature Health Care in Galion. Born May 4, 1922 in Galion, she was the daughter of James and Gladys (Goldsmith) Parish. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Tanya and Gary Balliett of Bellville and daughter-in-law Chris Donnett of Galion. In […]
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Registration continues for Heart of Ohio Fashion Dash 5K Run/Walk
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Registration continues for the 6th annual Heart of Ohio Fashion Dash 5K Run/Walk coming up Saturday, April 18, in Lexington. Sponsored by Leadership Unlimited alumni and KeyBank, proceeds from this year’s 5K will benefit the Hooves for Heroes Veterans Program at Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Hooves for Heroes provides Equine Assisted Activities […]
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Patsy Cline returns to the Ren stage
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Back by popular demand, The Renaissance Theatre will present a local favorite, “Always…Patsy Cline” on April 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 8 p.m., and April 26 at 3 p.m. This year marks the fourth production of the sell-out show on the Renaissance stage, having first premiered at the Ren in 2009. […]
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Never shake a child: Children’s Service new campaign
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Guest Editorial by Patty Harrelson, MSSA, LISW-S The pinwheel, an uplifting and enduring symbol of childhood, is often the centerpiece of the Richland County Children Services public awareness campaign during National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. The agency usually plants one pinwheel into the ground for each investigation into alleged child abuse and […]
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3 suspects charged for 2 burglaries in Bellville
BELLVILLE, Ohio–Two burglaries that occurred in the Bellville area on Friday appear to be related, according to reports from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. The first occurred on Spayde Road and another took place on Mock Road. Deputy Reggie Ganzhorn responded to Spayde Road for a burglary in progress on Friday. Witnesses reported hearing loud […]
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BoatUS: 2015 list of top ten boat names
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – Big and small, power or sail, there are many different kinds of boats and so many different kinds of boat owners. But the one thing they seem to agree on is how boating makes them feel, at least if your looking at a boat’s name on the transom. “Serenity” has been named […]
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Michael Jackson
Michael Dustin Jackson, 31, of Mansfield, died March 31, 2015. Born June 12, 1983 in Burlingame, CA, he was the son of Paul and Pamela (Riley) Jackson. A pleasant, gentle man, Michael was a great father to his kids and loved his family dearly. He was an excellent tattoo artist and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and […]
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‘Ohio’s Commitment to Small Business’ Seminar to be held April 7
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Tax Commissioner Joe Testa and Development Services Agency Director David Goodman will be featured speakers at the small business seminar entitled “Ohio’s Commitment to Small Business: Cut Taxes, Cut Red Tape and Attract Talent.” The seminar is scheduled for Tuesday April 7 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Renaissance Theater […]
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Ohio Department of Health and Human Services: 5 tips for tax filers about health coverage
COLUMBUS, Ohio – This year’s tax season is the first time tax filers will be asked to provide basic information regarding their health coverage on their tax returns. Here’s what taxpayers need to know: Most people just need to check a box: Most tax filers – about 75 percent – will just need to check […]