(StatePoint) Life in the U.S. Armed Forces can be challenging, particularly for the nearly 1.2 million children of active-duty service members. During April, which is the Month of the Military Child, the United Service Organizations (USO) is raising awareness of both the constant change and uncertainty “military brats” are often faced with, and efforts being […]
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Ann Philomena McDowell
Ann Philomena McDowell, age 66, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2023, due to challenges with Cerebral Palsy. Ann was born on August 23, 1956 in Shelby. She had attended Raemelton and Dowds Schools where she was tutored by Mrs. Lois Hedeen, an excellent teacher. We thought it was God sent when […]
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Virginia Marie McDowell
Virginia Marie McDowell, age 92, of Shelby, died sleeping peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023 at her home where she was being lovingly cared for by her daughter, Alice, and OhioHealth Hospice. Virginia was born August 4, 1930 in Tiffin, Ohio to Leland and Mary Alice (Miller) Bechtel. Raised in New Washington, she was a […]
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4 Ways to Get Involved This Global Volunteer Month
(StatePoint) Global Volunteer Month, celebrated throughout April, is a time to recognize people who actively support their communities through volunteerism and active civic engagement. It’s also a time to get in on the action. However, if you’re like many people, you may not know where to begin. Research from Points of Light, a global nonprofit […]
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Honoring the Bravery and Sacrifice of U.S. Service Members
(StatePoint) Every year, the United Service Organizations (USO) honors junior enlisted service members who have exhibited a commitment to protecting and serving others both on and off duty. Nominated by their command leadership, the seven 2022 USO Service Members of the Year come from every military branch, and government officials, military leaders and USO supporters […]
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Cherokee Lynn Smith
BELLVILLE: Cherokee Lynn Smith, 33, passed away from complications of double pneumonia on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born September 9, 1989 to parents James “Smitty” Smith and Kathy (McConachie) Knapp in Mansfield, Ohio. Being raised in the area Cherokee was a graduate of Clearfork High School, class of 2007. […]
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Billy Eugene “Bill” Jones
Billy Eugene “Bill” Jones, age 86, of Shelby, died Sunday afternoon, March 26, 2023 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Billy was born January 31, 1937 in Clay County, West Virginia to the late Walter Avil and Alice Cynthia (Hudson) Jones. Bill spent his working life in the construction industry, specifically in concrete flooring for Mansfield Cement […]
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Alfred “AL” Leroy Shoup
MANSFIELD: Alfred “AL” Leroy Shoup, age 81, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023 in Mansfield after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on January 3, 1942 to the late William and Hazel (Darling) Shoup and graduated from Madison High School in 1960. Alfred worked as […]
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Mansfield school board fails to find common ground
The Mansfield school board has recently made a decision that has students, parents, teachers, and administrators in an uproar. They have decided to table a decision on the pressing issue of campus uniforms. Tabling this decision has made students start expressing powerful feelings about the school board members. Our opinions have been ignored by these […]