Catholic Charities’ Project Rachel program will host a retreat for “Hope and Healing after Abortion” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at a confidential location in northwest Ohio. The retreat is offered to help women who experience grief, anxiety, depression or guilt after an abortion to find healing and peace. The event […]
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Ashland University Coburn Gallery schedules 3 summer art sessions
ASHLAND — The Coburn Art Gallery on the Ashland University campus has scheduled three summer art sessions – a Summer Art Camp and two separate Art Days — that will allow for art experiences for young artists. The Summer Art Camp, titled “Nature Meets the Art Museum,” will be a one-week session June 16 to […]
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North Central State trustees receive statewide recognition
COLUMBUS — North Central State College Board of Trustees members Dr. Mehdi Ressallat, M.D and Matthew Smith were honored on May 29 at the Ohio Association of Community Colleges Excellence Awards Luncheon, part of the OACC Annual Conference in Columbus. Dr. Ressallat received the 2014 Richard N. Adams Educational Leadership Award. This year represents Dr. […]
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No Richland County traffic fatalities for May
The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of May there were no traffic deaths in Richland County. There have been two traffic-related fatalities so far this year. Last year there was one traffic fatalities in May and four for the year. According to the Federal Highway Administration’s comprehensive costs for traffic […]
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Gorman-Rupp announces subsidiary’s acquisition
The Gorman-Rupp Company announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, National Pump Company, has completed its purchase of the business of Bayou City Pump, Inc. based in Houston, Texas. During 2013, BCP had approximately $16 million in revenue from sales of its products and services through its Houston, Texas, headquarters and its service facility location in Baton […]
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Shelby YMCA hosting co-ed softball league on Wednesdays
The Shelby YMCA will be hosting a co-ed softball league Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. This league is designed for men and women 18 years old and up and is dedicated to giving adults an opportunity to participate in an organized team sport while having fun, meeting friends and getting fit. Registration is open so […]
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William Dewey “Bill” Barker, Jr.
William Dewey “Bill” Barker, Jr., age 51, of Shelby died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at this home. He was born December 17, 1962 in Mansfield. Bill enjoyed the outdoors and loved to ride 4-wheelers. He is survived by his parents: William Dewey and Della L. (Parsons) Barker, Sr. of Shelby; 4 siblings: Shelia Hogan, Jennifer […]
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Wanda L. Ison Hall
Wanda L. Ison Hall, 57, of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at her residence. Wanda was born on July 28, 1956, in Moorehead, KY, to Harold J. and Emma Jean Ison. She was a lifetime member of AmVets Post #26. Wanda enjoyed listening to music and live bands. Other hobbies include gardening, […]
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Claude Allen Steagall, Jr.
Claude Allen Steagall, Jr., 52, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at his home following a lengthy illness. Claude was born October 26, 1961 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, the son of Claude Alvin and Jewel Arlene (Offill) Steagall. He was a jack of all trades, did electrical and mechanical work and was very […]
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Barbara J. Stroup
Barbara J. Stroup, 84, of Galion passed away Wednesday morning, June 4, 2014 at Mill Creek Nursing center in Galion where she has resided for the past couple of years. She was born January 10, 1930 in Galion and was the daughter of Howard and Beatrice (Hinkle) Grubaugh. On March 1, 1946 Barbara married Richard […]