Dennis D. Leonard, 68, of Galion, formerly of Columbus, died Monday, June 23, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born in Columbus, September 10, 1945, he was the son of Franklin Leonard and Elizabeth (Casey) Leonard. He married Barbara R. (Vance) Leonard November 18, 1989 and she survives. Dennis was a graduate of Rosary High […]
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AU provost to step down Aug. 1
ASHLAND – Dr. Frank Pettigrew, who served as Ashland University provost since 2007, will move out of the provost office on Aug. 1 and into the role of provost emeritus. As provost emeritus, Pettigrew will serve as a consultant, working with the new interim president and a new interim provost for the remainder of the 2014 calendar […]
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Cracking down on tainted food imports from China
When American consumers go to the store, they should be able to feel confident that the food they’re purchasing is safe. Unfortunately, questions have recently emerged about whether food imported from China has been the cause of animal illness and death across the United States, and whether this threat could affect humans. To address these […]
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Richland Health announces mosquito spraying schedule for this week
Richland Public Health has released its mosquito spraying schedule for this week. Tuesday Evening, June 24 Woodside Estates Manufactured Home Park Mansfield City – Walker Lake Rd. to W. Longview Ave. between N. Trimble Rd. & Lantz; Country Club to Bowman St. between S.R. 30 & Hahn Rd.; 9th Ave. to Newman St. between Vine […]
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Pioneer students competing in Annual SkillsUSA Championships
Pioneer students are competing at the Annual SkillsUSA Championships held this week in Kansas City, Missouri. The members of the Pioneer Community Service team that placed 1st at the State Contest are: Kelsey Saum, Crestline, Graphic Arts Tyler Quibell, Northmor, Carpentry Mark Garcia, Bucyrus, Industrial Electricity This is the second year in a row that […]
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ODOT updates road construction schedule
ODOT has released its construction update for the week of June 23. ASHLAND COUNTY State Route 58 – ***UPDATE*** SR 58, between Township Road 673 and County Road 601, is closed for a culvert replacement. The detour route for northbound motorists is SR 58 to State Route 302; east on SR 302 to State Route […]
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Jonathon “Johnny” A. Rigsby
Jonathon “Johnny” A. Rigsby, 32, of Galion, passed away unexpectedly June 20, 2014. Born February 21, 1982 in Mansfield, he was the son of John Bond and Debra (Rigsby) Waugh. Johnny was a funny, happy, good hearted man who loved his children more than anything. A proud veteran and true leader, Johnny had served with […]
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William “Bill” Phelps
William “Bill” Phelps, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 20, 2014. He resided at Oak Grove Manor. He was born in Ashland, OH on April 7, 1925 to Ray Phelps and Lotta Harmon. Bill graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1943 and went on to serve until the end of World War […]
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Meroe Price
Meroe Price, 84, of Galion died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Millcreek Nursing Center in Galion. Born August 19, 1929 in Galion, she was the daughter of Leon Rich and Elizabeth (Freeman) Rich. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milo C. Price whom she married August 24, 1956. Meroe was a graduate of […]
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Leona Cecilia Drouhard
Leona Cecilia Drouhard, 91, of Loudonville, housewife, mother and volunteer, died Sunday morning, June 22, 2014, in Brookwood Place at Brethren Care Village, Ashland, after an extended illness. Leona was born August 7, 1922, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Leo J. and Lena (Geibel) Grosswiller. She grew up in Massillon and was a […]