The North End Farmers’ Market (NEFM) is now accepting SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Shoppers can use their Ohio Direction Card, which is Ohio’s SNAP card, to purchase fresh produce, baked goods, herbs, honey and other food items. In addition, SNAP can be used to buy plants and seeds of food crops, like tomatoes. […]
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Ashland University hires new director of bands
Ashland University Department of Music has appointed Ken Will as the new director of bands, replacing Len Salvo, who retired this year. In this position, Will will direct the Ashland University Marching and Concert Bands. With a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting from Ohio University, Will served as the graduate conductor for the […]
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Richland Academy announces summer classes
Richland Academy is currently accepting registration for students in visual arts, music, dance and theatre classes. Classes include a “Fairy Garden” art class for students ages 5-12, to be held in July, as well as “Sofia the First Ballet Camp” and “Disney Princess” music camp. Richland Academy will also offer acting classes, musical theatre vocal, […]
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Billie Lee Cochran Drinkwater
Billie Lee Cochran Drinkwater, 77, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 while in the care of Mifflin Care Center. Billie was born December 4, 1936 in Mansfield and was the daughter of the late William Anderson and Helen Harvey (McGinty) Cochran. She regularly attended Grace Evangelical Free Church. Billie enjoyed drawing, playing the […]
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Alexander “Alex” James Enrico
Alexander “Alex” James Enrico, 26, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 7, 2014 at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. He was born October 8, 1987 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He graduated from Ontario High School. Alex always had a smile on his face, had his own unique sense of humor, and was very happy and content […]
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Lloyd I. Betts
Lloyd I. Betts, age 80, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Mills Creek Nursing Home in Galion following a brief illness. Born June 4, 1934 in Crawford County to Theodore and Rozena (Feik) Betts, he had been a lifelong Crawford County resident. A 1952 graduate of Tiro High School, he married Patricia Charlene Artz on […]
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John A. Williams
John A. Williams, 85, of Galion, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Mill Creek Nursing Center in Galion. Born May 4, 1929 in Toledo, he was the son of Loren and Lena (Hail) Cochenour. He married Shirley G. (Gilliam) Thacker Williams on July 16, 2004 and she preceded him in death on April 9, 2011. […]
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Judges OK creation of Clear Fork Subdistrict in Richland County
A community effort now will begin to review the causes of and develop potential solutions to prevent and reduce flooding along the Clear Fork of the Mohican River in Richland County. Judges of the 18-member Conservancy Court in the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) have approved a petition from officials in Richland County to create […]
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Joann Murray
Joann Murray, 69, of Mansfield Ohio, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 7, 2014. She was born June 2, 1945 in Mansfield, Ohio to the parents of Robert and Elnora McCormick Pittenger. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and also enjoyed bingo, fishing, mushroom hunting and playing cards. She […]
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Richland County Republican Party Elects Leaders
The Republican Party of Richland County, Ohio, held its biennial reorganization meeting Tuesday evening. The members of the Richland GOP central committee, who were elected in May 6 Primary Election, elected its party leaders for the next two years. Mike Casto was elected to his second term as party chairman and the Executive Committee Chairman. […]