The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business Spotlight at Goodwill Industries on Thursday to celebrate 50 years of service to Ashland and the surrounding areas. Twenty-five business and community leaders attended the event, where they learned about Goodwill’s mission which includes employer services, employment opportunities, job training and other community-based programs that assist […]
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Increase in ticks reported in Richland County
Richland Public Health is issuing a warning about the abundance of ticks being reported in Richland County. Ticks are a health concern because they can transmit diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease along with other diseases. Diseases are transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick. In the United […]
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Richard S. Shenberger
Like a lighthouse, Richard Shenberger offered a constant ray of guidance and help. Like a lighthouse he had the personality, and ability to lighten the atmosphere during stressful times. Aware that his spiritual light came from Christ, he has left us with Christ’s promise, that even death cannot steal his light. Richard S. Shenberger, 58, […]
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Betty L. Clevenger
Betty L. Clevenger, 82, of Galion, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday evening May 14, 2014 at Galion Community Hospital. She was born April 7, 1932 in Middletown, and was the daughter of Richard and Rose (West) Lusk. Betty was married to Elbert Clevenger and he preceded her in death. She is also preceded […]
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No findings in state’s annual audit of Mansfield City Schools
For the second consecutive year Auditor of State Dave Yost has reported no findings in his office’s annual audit of Mansfield City Schools. “We are very pleased with Auditor Yost’s report,” Treasurer Rosetta Stephens said Monday. “Much of the credit goes to the hard work of our treasurer’s office staff.” The treasurer’s office manages a […]
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Keith A. Fyffe
Keith A. Fyffe, 60, of Fairborn, OH, formerly of Lucas, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at his residence. Born January 6, 1954 in Mansfield, he was the son of William and Barbara (Hillman) Fyffe. He was a 1972 graduate of Lucas High School and attended Wright State University. A veteran of the United States Air […]
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Kenneth E. Rogers
Kenneth E. Rogers, 88, of Lucas, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 while in the care of the Hospice House of Ashland. Kenneth was born January 5, 1926 in New Rumley, Ohio and was the son of the late Elmer and Mary (Hutchinson) Rogers. He proudly served his country during WWII as a Gunnery Instructor […]
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Ashland University Coburn Gallery announces juried exhibition
The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University will hold a national juried exhibition titled “Time Will Tell: A Show of Artistic Wisdom and Experience.” The exhibition, which will run from May 16 through June 22, will culminate in a collection of 36 works that embody the creativity and innovation of artists ages 50 years and older […]
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Richland Academy School of Excellence receives Auditor of State Award
Columbus – Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Richland Academy School of Excellence received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports in 2012 and 2013: The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the following […]
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Russell Henry Burton
Russell Henry Burton, 74, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at his home following an extended illness. Russell was born December 25, 1939 in Olive Hill, Kentucky and was the son of the late Oscar and Marie Burton. He retired from Conrail Railroad. Russell was a workaholic, loved the outdoors, enjoyed excavating, liked […]