An open house preview and social weekend is planned for Aug. 29 through Sept. 1 at the Lucas Community Center. The Community Center is located in the former Liquid nightclub building. On Friday, Aug. 29, the center will host a football home opener pizza party. On Saturday, Aug. 30, the center will host a farmer’s […]
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Dylan Giles
Dylan James Giles, 16, of Shelby, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at his residence. Born July 7, 1998 in Franklin County, Ohio, he was the son of David Giles and Scott and Cara (McDonough) Will. Dylan was a typical teenage boy full of mischief and sarcasm and willing to give his critique on anything, whether […]
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Cub Scouts to hold sign-up nights through early October
Cub Scouting is a time to enjoy America’s foremost youth program for boys. The Heartland of Ohio Council will hold sign-up nights from late August through early October. Designed for boys ages 7 to 10, Cub Scouting combines outdoor activities, sports, academics, and more in a fun and exciting program that helps families teach ideals […]
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Shelby YMCA hires new head coach for swim team
This Fall, the Shelby YMCA will be welcoming a new head coach to its Stingray Swim team. Kevin VanBuskirk will be taking over the reins after recently relocated to Shelby from Pittsburgh with his wife, three sons, and newborn daughter. Swimming has been a major part of VanBuskirk’s life for the past 24 years. He […]
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Emmett Matthews
Emmett P. Matthews, 93, of Galion, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 at Galion Community Hospital. Born March 22, 1921 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Leo and Maude (Prentice) Matthews. He married Verna Mae (Deisch) Blackford Matthews on Aug. 17, 1989 and she survives. He was preceded by his first wife Catherine (Ehrmann) Matthews on […]
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Ethel Phillippe
Ethel Phillippe, 99, of Galion died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 at home. Born Sept. 10, 1914 in Lynn County, Kansas, she was the daughter of Irvin C. and Dot (Stites) Bearly. She married Glen Phillippe on Jan. 2, 1934 and he preceded her on Dec. 16, 1993. Ethel is a member of Galion Community Christian Church […]
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Mosquito spraying schedule announced for week of Aug. 25
Richland Public Health has released its mosquito spraying schedule for the week of Aug. 25. Monday – Aug. 25, 2014 GREENFIELD ESTATES MANUFACTURED HOME PARK MANSFIELD CITY: Royal Oak area; W. Cook Rd. to Briarwood Rd. between S. Trimble Rd. & Sunset Blvd. Tuesday – Aug. 26, 2014 PLYMOUTH VILLAGE BLOOMINGGROVE TOWNSHIP: Reynolds Rd.; Rome; Shenandoah; Ganges […]
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Mansfield Symphony Chorus seeks voices for 2014-15 season
The Mansfield Symphony Chorus is looking to add new members for the 2014-2015 season. The Chorus will be featured in several performances this year, including “Music of the Night: Broadway Pops” with the Mansfield Symphony on Sept. 27, “Sing Out! A Choral Celebration” concert on Oct. 26, the annual “Holiday Pops” concert with the Mansfield Symphony on Dec. 13, a special […]
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Sharon Ickes
Sharon J. Ickes of Wooster, passed away peacefully Aug. 22, 2014 at home after a brief illness. She was born in Johnsville, Ohio on Dec. 5, 1940 to Clifford and Kathaleen (Shaffer) Donelson. Sharon was employed by Regal Ware in Wooster for 23 years. She then became an LPN and was employed for 14 years […]
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Mary “Nip” Cole McCready
Mary F. “Nip” Cole McCready, 85 passed away in the care of MedCentral Hospice after a brief battle with cancer. Nip was born April 25,1929, in Canton Ohio, to the late Marvin J. and Mary E. Kokx Cole. She moved to the Mansfield area during her 1st grade year and graduated from Mansfield Senior High School […]