Carol Shope, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at OhioHealth Mansfield. She was 74. She was born on October 21, 1947 to Nelson and June (Bemiller) Peters. She was a member of Diamond Hill Cathedral, and was involved with the Living Bible Museum. Throughout life she worked for Hi-Stat and Thermodisc. Carol […]
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Mark Willeke
Outgoing and engaging, there was never a dull moment with Mark Willeke. He had the unique ability to make friends with just about anyone….and those friendships lasted. Mark passed away unexpectedly, Monday, March 21, 2022. He was just 55 years old. The son of Robert and Faye (Campbell) Willeke, Mark was born August 8, 1966 […]
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Donald James Ricker
Donald James Ricker, age 51, passed away unexpectedly at Avita Health System-Ontario Hospital on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Born June 1, 1970, in Crestline, Ohio, and graduated from Ontario High School with the Class of 1989. He worked as a supplier at School Specialty for several years. Don enjoyed reading, fishing, and following his favorite […]
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Diane L. Mathews
Diane L. Mathews went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born on March 8, 1954 to the late Deluster and Elease Holton Paige Sr. in Mansfield, Ohio. Diane was a former member of The First Assembly Church of God. She […]
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Richland County Children Services announces April events for Child Abuse Prevention Month
MANSFIELD — You’re invited to join Richland County Children Services (RCCS) in celebrating April National Child Abuse Prevention Month with the following activities: Blue Ribbons/Blue Ribbon Trees for Prevention, April 1. Blue ribbons will be on display in downtown Mansfield for Chid Abuse Prevention Month courtesy of RCCS, the city of Mansfield, the Mansfield United […]
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Letter to the Editor: intensive phonics does not help performance on tests of reading comprehension
To the editor, Melissa Martin thinks that “the winner is phonics” (March 21). The research tells us, however, that intensive phonics instruction only results in short-term gains on tests in which students have to pronounce words presented out of context; intensive phonics does not help performance on tests of reading comprehension. The real winner is […]