CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ohio – Cheryl Harner will present a colorful power-point program on native plants and landscaping at Lowe-Volk Park on Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. The program will focus on attracting insects and animals people enjoy watching and how to avoid the pitfalls of attracting nature’s not-so-nice. “Plant native plants, and add a […]
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Caroline “Geri” Vuckovich
Caroline G. “Geri” Vuckovich 89, of Crestline died Thursday April 2, 2015 at Magnolia Terrace, Galion. She was born March 7, 1926 in Bucyrus to the late Nicholas and Catherine (Vincentini) Caporini. The happiest years of her life were when she was married to the love of her life, Joe Vuckovich whom she married on […]
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Don Kocher
Don Kocher, 77 of Galion passed away Thursday morning, April 2, 2015 at his home. He was born January 27, 1938 in Crestline and was the son of Herbert and Hazel (Johnson) Kocher. Don is survived by his wife of 57 years, Landa L. (Kalb) Kocher who he married on March 23, 1958. Don was […]
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Final two officers in VOA incident reinstated
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The final two officers involved in the March 10 incident at the Volunteers of America halfway house have been cleared to return to duty. According to a press release, citing “pertinent information from BCI&I” and a Mansfield Division of Police administrative review of the incident, Mansfield officers Shane Gearhart and Paul Webb will […]
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Public Easter Egg hunt to be hosted at Dayspring
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Dayspring Assisted Living and Care Facility will host its 25th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4. The “Hunt” begins promptly at 1 p.m. and is open to children ages 10 and younger. Participants are asked to bring their own baskets. Children will be divided into age groups to hunt […]
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Elementary School Academic Challenge winners named
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Forty-nine teams competed in the Elementary School Academic Challenge sponsored by and held at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center on March 26. Participating schools included Colonel Crawford, Crestline, Crestview, Discovery School, Lexington, Madison, Mansfield, Mt. Gilead, Northwestern, Plymouth-Shiloh, Sacred Heart (Shelby), Shelby, St. Mary (Mansfield), St. Peter’s, and Wooster. First place in […]
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‘Interactive Tree’ to benefit from Earth Day 5K
BUCYRUS, Ohio – Members of the community will have the opportunity to help the Crawford Park District build an “Interactive Tree” exhibit by participating in the inaugural Ohio Earth Day 5K event on Saturday, April 25. The event begins at Aumiller Park in Bucyrus and continues through residential neighborhoods before concluding at Aumiller Park. Throughout the […]
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Absentee and early voting begin April 7
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Voters may vote early/absentee starting Tuesday April 7 for the May 5 Primary Election. Registered voters may vote in person at the board office located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue Suite 101. Voters are asked to use the building entrance at the rear of the Longview Center in the lower level parking […]
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Middle School Academic Challenge winners named
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Thirty-three middle school teams competed in the Middle School Academic Challenge sponsored by and held at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center on March 25. Participating schools included Ashland, Colonel Crawford, Crestview, Discovery School, Lexington, Madison, Mansfield, Mt. Gilead, Northwestern, Plymouth-Shiloh, Sacred Heart (Shelby), St. Mary (Mansfield), St. Peter’s, and Wooster. Wooster’s Team […]
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Lizzie J. Miller
Lizzie J. Miller, 79, of 2481 Bellville-Johnsville Road, Bellville, Ohio, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015. She married Atlee E. Miller on January 16, 1958. She is survived by her husband; three sons and five daughters, Rebecca Miller and (Reuben) Effie Miller of the home, Ammon (Martha) Miller of Stanwood, MI, Jonas (Mary) Wengerd of Bellville, […]