North Central State College has honored two students as the 2014 Student of the Year and runner-up. Dulcey Wagner was named 2014 Student of the Year. Wagner graduated May 9 from NC State’s RN program. She would like to continue her education to obtain a MSN or PhD and is interested in working in the fields […]
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May 19-25 is National Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week
National Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week 2014 will take place May 19–25, marking the 10th anniversary of this observance. Each year, RWII Prevention Week focuses on simple steps swimmers and pool operators can take to help ensure a healthy and safe swimming experience for everyone. The theme for RWII Prevention Week 2014 is “Healthy […]
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Geneva Craft
Geneva Craft, 92, of Mansfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Geneva was born in Grayson, KY on May 24, 1921 to Russell and Emmie Belle Hall. She was a lifelong homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, playing with her great-grandkids, attending church, […]
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North Central State College awarded $264,000 workforce development grant
North Central State College was selected to receive an Ohio Board of Regents’ Non-Credit Job Training Capital Improvement Facilities Fund – Workforce Development Equipment and Facility grant of $264,877. The competitive grant announced by Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor John Carey will provide for the installation of a Fabrication Laboratory, and Computer Numerical Control and […]
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Donald W. Pratt
Donald W. Pratt passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born November 20, 1926 in Radnor, West Virginia to the late Fred and Grace Hampton Pratt. Donald retired from the Bissman Company after 29 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving […]
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Bennie H. Showalter
Bennie H. Showalter, 88, of Mansfield, OH died peacefully on May 15, 2014 following a long illness. Bennie was born April 27, 1926 in Akron, OH. He was the son of Ervin and Georgia (Brotton) Showalter. He grew up and went to school in Wirt County, WVa. After high-school, Bennie served in the military as […]
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Gene Patrick Romanchuk
Gene Patrick Romanchuk, age 75, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Sebring, Florida from a sudden illness. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on November 2, 1938 to Daniel E. and Margaret (Schnitzer) Romanchuk. Mr. Romanchuk was a graduate of Ashland High School, he worked for Ontario General Motors for 16 years, he was […]
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Mansfield resident named co-valedictorian at Ashland University
ASHLAND – Stefanie Thais Oliveira Stoops of Mansfield and Joseph K. Griffith II of Medina were named co-valedictorians at Ashland University’s commencement ceremony held at Jack Miller Stadium on May 10. Stoops received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish and French and minor in international business. She received summa cum laude honors. Stoops […]
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YMCA adult sand volleyball league launches May 28
The Mansfield YMCA adult sand volleyball league will begin play May 28. The league is designed for area adults interested in playing in a competitive, yet fun and friendly environment. The 4-on-4 division ($100 per team includes team shirts) will play Wednesday evenings starting May 28 and the 6-on-6 division ($150 per team includes team […]
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Local businesses awarded major contracts for Avita Ontario
Avita Health System has awarded contracts to several area businesses for the construction of Avita’s multi-specialty medical facility, Avita Ontario. The first phase of the project is slated to be completed by the end of this year. Through a competitive bidding process, Avita has entered contracts with both Richland County and Crawford County businesses. “Avita […]