Let’s face it. As a child, it’s easy to say that your Dad is your hero: someone to look up to, admire, be proud of… and maybe fear slightly. I never liked to make my Dad angry. He had a way of “thumping” you on the head that always made you stand up straight and […]
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Jerilyn Ann Ute
Jerilyn Ann Ute, 72, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Lexington Court Care, following a lengthy illness. Jerilyn was born on July 10, 1942, in Akron, to William J. and Nadine Dysinger Alloway. She loved fishing, boating, and was a Nascar fan. Jerilyn was a life member of the VFW Post 4329. […]
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James David Higgins
James David Higgins, 80, Mansfield, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 while in the care of Mifflin Care Center, following a short illness. James was born on November 16, 1933 in Mount Vernon to Charles James and Stella (Beckholt) Higgins. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1952. James proudly served his country in […]
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Dewey L. Clifford
Dewey L. Clifford, 74, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Dewey was born on November 4, 1939, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Cecil and Hazel Warner Clifford. He retired from U-Brand Corporation. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, proudly serving his country in the United States Army. Dewey loved his […]
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Pastor Richard K. Folger
Pastor Richard K. Folger, 84, of Mansfield, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 2, 2014, with his family by his side. He was born on June 24, 1929 in Cleveland, to Orlando E. and Wanda W. Allender Folger. He was a big fan of the Cleveland Indians and an […]
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Richland Public Health announces mosquito spraying schedule
Richland Public Health has announced its mosquito spraying schedule for this week. Monday Evening, June 2 Jefferson Township – Mock Road, Ritter Road, Bellville-Johnsville Road, Poorman Road, Bollinger Road, Honey Creek Road, Renie Road; Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park Tuesday Evening, June 3 Washington Township – Lexview Circle Area, Hanley Road, State Route 97, Middle Bellville Road, Vanderbilt Road, Kochheiser Road, […]
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Norma J. Neff
Norma J. Neff, 82, of Mansfield, passed away May 31, 2014 at Hospice House of Ashland. Born November 10, 1931 in Paden City, WV, she was the daughter of John E. and Allie (Poole) Hizer. As a homemaker, she will be remembered for her great homemade noodles, fried chicken, and brown paper bag apple pie. […]
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Marjorie Theone Roesch
Marjorie Theone Roesch, 104, of rural Mt. Gilead passed away, Sunday morning, June 1, 2014, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family. She was born October 13, 1909 on her family farm near Steam Corners, and was the daughter of Silas and Della (Quay) Rinehart. Marjorie married Linerd H. Roesch on October […]
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Graduation 2014 image galleries and videos
The class of 2014 has officially turned their tassels and have joined the alumni ranks of their respective schools. All 14 of our coverage area schools are listed below. When you click your school’s name you will be taken to a video and accompanying image gallery of this year’s graduates. Congratulations to the class of […]
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Galion grads inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta fraternity
Three members of the Galion High School 2012 graduating class recently received honors into the Alpha Epsilon Delta fraternity at Otterbein University in Westerville. (L to R) Marc McCuen, Chad McCray and Pearson Huggins were all inducted into the National Health Preprofessional Honor Society which is dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in […]