COLUMBUS, Ohio —State Rep. Tim Derickson (R-Hanover Twp.) and Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) recently applauded the House passage of House Bill 3. The legislation strives to update the OhioMeanJobs website and also reduces filing fees for small businesses and entrepreneurs, all with the intent of continuing Ohio’s momentum related to workforce development and job creation. To […]
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Five Ohio State Mansfield students present research at prestigious forum
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Five students from The Ohio State University at Mansfield were among 624 Ohio State students who presented their research projects at the prestigious Denman Undergraduate Research Forum March 25 in Columbus. Students included: Andrea Murphy, a senior in early childhood education, who presented “Twice-exceptional assessments and referrals”; Mark Matthews, a junior psychology […]
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Galion Library: “Living History” and “Trash to Beauty” coming in April
GALION, Ohio – Join historian, lecturer, and author Kenneth Hammontree as he returns to Galion Public Library with another of his celebrated “Living History” performances. On Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m., Hammontree will become Andrew Carnegie, the man who funded over 3,000 libraries. Patrons are invited to sample Carnegie’s life and learn how he […]
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Linda Lee Buchanan
Linda Lee Buchanan, age 75, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 following a lengthy illness. Linda was born March 11, 1940 in Kenton, Ohio, to Harold and Marcina Kennedy. She married the love of her life, Max Buchanan, on August 18, 1957, and together they spent 50 wonderful years until he passed away […]
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Al Strong
Al Strong, 78, of Whitehall, died Friday, March 27, 2015 at his home. Born October 8, 1936 in Mansfield, he was the son of Erwina (Leathers) and Otto A. Strong, Sr. Al was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was very proud of his time in the service. At the age of 75, he […]
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Lorraine J. Bechtel
Lorraine J. Bechtel, 92, of Crestline, died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Crestline Nursing Center, Crestline. Lorraine was born in Grand Rapids, MI on September 4, 1922 to the late Herman and Cecillia (Mathieu) Sneden. She married Bill Bechtel on June 10, 1953 and he preceded her in death on March 23, 1989. Lorraine lived […]
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Michael Leon Weaver
Michael Leon Weaver, age 56, of Plymouth, died unexpectedly Friday, March 27, 2015. Mike was born November 11, 1958 in New London, Ohio and was a graduate of Plymouth High School. Immediately following high school, Mike began working for RR Donnelley in Willard where he worked his entire 30+ year career. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, […]
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Mansfield police investigating Sunday shootings
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The Mansfield Division of Police is actively investigating two separate shootings that occurred on Sunday, March 29 in Mansfield. The shootings, one which occurred at 111 Wood Street in the early morning hours and another at 747 South Main Street (Baku Grotto Hall) which occurred later in the evening, are not believed to be […]
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Jack L. Heichel
Jack L. Heichel, 83, of Mansfield, died Saturday, March 28, 2015 at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield. Born November 12, 1931 in Richland County, he was the son of Anna (Bricker) and Alden Ray Heichel, Sr. Jack graduated from Mansfield Senior High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired after 47 […]
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Maxine Sophia Cain
Maxine Sophia Cain, age 86, of Shelby and formerly of Mansfield, died Friday, March 27, 2015 at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Maxine was born October 11, 1928 in Hebron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Othmar and Eva (Moran) Frischen. She was raised on the family farm and did her part to help from […]