MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority and Rumpke are partnering to keep county roadways litter-free. RCRSWMA’s Roadside Litter Program works to clean up trash along Richland County roadways, ranging from general litter to larger issues of illegal open dumping. “In the past several years, the program has played a significant […]
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Gage C. Berry
Gage C. Berry, 9, of Galion, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 21, 2015. Gage was born in Galion on August 1, 2005. His parents survive him, Benjamin J. and Brandi N. (Landon) Berry and Shauna Rossman. A child with the most beautiful blue eyes and matching smile; he was a student at […]
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Ruth Elaine Sweval
Ruth Elaine Sweval came home on March 15 to spend her final days looking out at her backyard and the Chestnut Tree she loved so dearly. She passed peacefully on March 25 with family and friends around her. Born July 20, 1931 in Lucas, she was the daughter of Byard and Rhea (Swisher) Jones. Ruth […]
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Plymouth NHS Hosts a 5k to “Outrun Hunger”
PLYMOUTH, Ohio–Plymouth High School’s National Honor Society is hosting their 2nd annual 5K on Saturday, April 25. The race starts at 10 a.m. at the Plymouth firehouse. Participants are required to donate at least two items to the Plymouth-Shiloh Food Pantry, and the students are hosting a Food Drive at the High School beginning April […]
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Richland Carrousel Park to host Easter events March 28, 29
MANSFIELD, Ohio- The Easter Bunny will be at Richland Carrousel Park this Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors may have a photo taken with the Easter Bunny for a $5 donation. Staff will print the photo while visitors enjoy a ride on the carrousel. The Carrousel Easter Egg […]
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NCO SCORE announces small business workshop and seminar for veterans
North Central Ohio (NCO) SCORE has announced a Small Business Basics for Veterans seminar and workshop series. Topics will include personal factors for success, marking, record keeping, financing, websites, and more. The seminar will be held Saturday, April 11, 8:20 a.m. – 5 p.m. with sign-in at 8 a.m. at the North Central State College Campus, […]
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Public invited to comment on police accreditation
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Chief Ken Coontz announced that a team of assessors from the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive on April 12 to examine all aspects of the Mansfield Division of Police including policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services. Verification by the team that the Mansfield Division of Police […]
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Ernest C. “Ernie” Jenkins
Ernest C. “Ernie” Jenkins, age 83, former Shelby resident died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin following an extended illness. Born February 20, 1932 in Shelby to Clyde and Ethel (Rigg) Jenkins, he had been a Shelby resident the majority of his life. Through desire and determination, at the […]
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Lexington’s Maggie Sheridan ties for second place in regional spelling bee
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Maggie Sheridan, fifth grader from Eastern Elementary in Lexington, tied with two other students for second place in the Region 1 Spelling Bee. Ten spellers from Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (ESC) client districts were among the 51 spellers participating in Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication Region I final Spelling Bee last […]
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Ruth Eleanor Frazee
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Ruth Eleanor Frazee passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Mifflin Care Center surrounded by her family. She was 78. She was born February 3, 1937 to parents Reid & Florence (Ruhl) Gates in Mansfield. Ruth was graduated from Madison High School with the class of 1956. On July 16, 1977, she […]