Robert B. O’Brian, 83, of Mansfield, died July 2, 2014. Born Jan. 28, 1931, in Fort Gay, WV, he was the son of Charlie and Elizabeth (Robertson) O’Brian. A General Motors retiree, Robert enjoyed visiting flea markets and going antiquing. He collected coins and knives, and was a member of the Johnny Appleseed Knife Club. […]
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Zelma Quillen
Zelma Quillen, 72, of Crestline passed away early Wednesday morning, July 2, 2014 at Galion Pointe. She was born Feb. 5, 1942, in Carter County, Ky and was the daughter of Roy and Bertha (Kitchen) Buckler. Zelma married Ezra Howard Lee Quillen on Nov. 15, 1993, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1995. She […]
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Renaissance eliminates capital debt ahead of schedule
The Board of Trustees and the staff of the Renaissance Performing Arts Association announced the payoff of the $450,000 capital debt remaining from unpaid pledges and unplanned expenses as a result of the 2010 theatre expansion. The capital note was paid off in total on Monday, June 30, eight months ahead of schedule. In addition […]
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Sec. Husted features companies under the theme “Ohio Takes Flight”
COLUMBUS – Ohio is known as the “Birthplace of Aviation.” In an effort to recognize the ongoing advancements the state has made in the aerospace industry, Secretary of State Jon Husted announced that July’s Ohio Business Profile features a wide variety of companies that support this important business sector under the theme “Ohio Takes Flight.” “From the […]
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No traffic deaths reported in June in Richland County
The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of June there were no traffic deaths in Richland County. There have been two traffic-related fatalities so far this year. Last year there were also no traffic fatalities in June but in 2012 there were three traffic fatalities. The chart below reflects the five-year […]
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Red Cross issues top 4th of July safety steps for travel, grilling and fireworks
This Fourth of July weekend, many people will be traveling, firing up the backyard grill or enjoying fireworks, and the American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy the holiday weekend. “Everyone looks forward to having fun over the Fourth of July, and the Red Cross wants to make […]
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Louis Curtis “Cee” Oliver
Louis Curtis “Cee” Oliver, 72, of Mansfield, passed away late Monday evening, June 30, 2014 at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital following a hard-fought battle with an extended illness. He was born Dec. 11, 1941 in Leland, Mississippi to the late Sudie Pearl Sylvester and Jesse James Oliver. Growing up in Strike City, Mississippi during the Civil Rights […]
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Neoma “Jean” Sanders Holly Edwards
Neoma “Jean” Sanders Holly Edwards, 85, of Mansfield, passed away Monday evening, June 30, 2014 at Hospice of North Central Ohio. She was born March 27, 1929 in Huron, Ohio. Jean was well loved by everyone at The Waterford, and made that her home for many years. She enjoyed playing Bingo and visiting with her friends. Jean […]
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Richard M. Seitz
Richard M. Seitz, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 29, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1928 to Karl H. and Lucille Armstrong Seitz in Mansfield. He was the oldest living resident on Logan road, having lived in his boyhood home since 1942. He […]
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Joyce “Jo” A. Minor
Joyce “Jo” A. Minor, 70, of Greer, died unexpectedly Monday, June 30, 2014 in Knox Community Hospital ER. Jo was born July 20, 1943 in Central City, KY and was the daughter of the late James M. and Martha E. (Lyles) Harper. She was a resident of the Greer area since 1997, moving from Lorain […]