Katie B. Owens went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia. She was born February 28, 1931, in Smokey Valley, Kentucky, to the late Russel and Maudie (Sharp) Fultz. Katie was a homemaker and worked as a waitress for several years. She was a skilled seamstress […]
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Larry Gene Means
Larry Gene Means passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Titusville, Florida. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on October 23, 1935 to the late Roy and Ethel (Hissong) Means, living in the Mansfield, Ashland area most of his life. Larry attended Mansfield Senior High, then enlisted in the Navy where he was an Aviation […]
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Source Members help us illuminate the progress happening throughout our region
The truth is more evident than ever: north central Ohioans have a large capacity to impact change individually and collectively. We see it demonstrated daily among our neighbors, teachers, young people, healthcare workers, first responders and business owners. The future of our region is bright. We look around at our thriving communities and help illuminate […]
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Source Members power daily reporting that impacts our region
Our independent local news is crucial to the success of our region. Our reporting makes people feel represented and connected to their community. We take every opportunity to invite readers into our world. We host events that give readers a chance to share their perspectives. We’re known for our concerts elevating local musicians. Our Open […]
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Source Members power our hyper-local reporting that tells the whole story of our community
Glaring evidence points to a broken news ecosystem. The Pew Research Center said newsroom employment across the U.S. has fallen 26% since 2008. The pandemic further complicated the problem and caused more than 90 newsrooms to close, according to the Poynter Institute, a non-partisan organization dedicated to teaching and supporting journalists. Over the last two years, more than a […]
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Arlene Mae (Apple) Hazlett
MANSFIELD: Arlene Mae (Apple) Hazlett, age 86 of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at UH Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland. Arlene was born in Mansfield on April 7, 1935, the daughter of Michael & Eva (Neider) Apple. She was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High and lived in Mansfield all her […]
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Patricia A. Greene
Patricia A. Greene, age 78, of Westerville, died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital after a brief and unexpected illness. Pat was born March 12, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Ralph J. “Bud” and M. Virginia (O’Hara) Greene. She was a proud 1961 graduate of Shelby High School and continued […]
