Ashland – William Russell Watkins, 80, of Ashland, passed away peacefully at his home on June 17, 2014. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, Scoutmaster and friend. He is survived by his children, Barbara, Betty, Michael and Russell; and grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Joshua, Maegan and Hannah. He was preceded in death by his wife, […]
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Rev. Dr. Porter Berkley Richards Jr.
Rev. Dr. Porter Berkley Richards Jr., 64, of Mansfield, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Porter was born May 9, 1950 in Whitmer, WV to Porter B., Sr. and Geneva I. (McCloy) Richards. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He received […]
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C. Maxine Nickell
Mansfield – C. Maxine Nickell, 97, of Mansfield, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon, June 24, 2014 at her home. She was born April 17, 1917 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Carrie (Smith) and Gary Dodds. Maxine grew up in Harper, Ohio and graduated from Cardington High School and recently attended […]
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Michael John “Mike” Ryan
Michael John “Mike” Ryan, 67, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Ohio Health MedCentral Hospital Hospice following a brief illness. He was born February 28, 1947 in Mansfield to Anthony A. and Sarah Louise (Clark) Ryan. Mike proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a […]
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State unemployment rate falls to lowest level since April 2007
State Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) released the following statement in response to the monthly state unemployment report, which shows that Ohio’s unemployment rate in May fell to 5.5%: “Over the past several years, the Ohio Senate has worked to improve the business climate and help get Ohioans back to work. Ohio’s unemployment rate is now at its […]
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Mansfield Symphony auditions Sept. 2-3
The Mansfield Symphony will hold auditions to fill open positions on Sept. 2-3 at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Open positions include Section Violin (Violin I and II), Section Cello, Section Bass, Assistant Principal/Second Trumpet, Third Trumpet, Principal Timpani, and Principal Percussion. Interested candidates should submit a one-page resume via mail or email to The […]
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Ontario residents can show off their beautification project in city contest
The City of Ontario is hosting its first Beautification Contest. The contest is open to any city residents who have completed any type of beautification project, such as enhancing the property by means of landscaping, flowers, trees, or any other improvement. On July 14, a panel of judges will view the entered properties and choose […]
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Community leaders to take part in symposium on opiate addiction
Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge Brent N. Robinson, as a judicial leader in the community, has been asked by Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor and Gov. John R. Kasich to assemble a group of other community leaders to attend Ohio’s Judicial Symposium on Opiate Addiction organized which take place June 30 in […]
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William H. “Bill” Wymer
William H. “Bill” Wymer, 50, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 20, 2014. Bill was born on Oct. 6, 1963, in Cleveland, to William H. Sr. and Marlene Scraga Wymer. He was a family man and loved to spend time with his wife and children. It was Bill’s desire to adopt a sibling […]