ONTARIO — Modern Woodmen of America members in Mansfield recently helped raise money for the Ontario Police Dept. Law Enforcement Memorial with a special fundraising event. The event along with private and business donations raised over $19,000 This includes $7,500 matched by Modern Woodmen through the organization’s Matching Fund Program. The Matching Fund Program offers […]
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“Lose Your Marbles” dance festival takes its cue from Neos
AKRON — “Lose Your Marbles,” a new dance-centric fringe festival, is coming to downtown Akron June 9-10. Presented by Neos Dance Theatre with funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge, the fringe festival takes its name from Akron’s legacy as the birthplace of toy marble-making […]
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Edward L. Hochstetler
Edward L. Hochstetler, 79, of Danville, died Thursday afternoon, April 6, 2017 in UH Samaritan Medical Center ER following a sudden illness. He was born April 14, 1937 in Nappanee, Indiana and was the son of the late Levi R. and Tillie (Schmucker) Hochstetler. He was a fruit farmer and member of the Old Order […]
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Cambrea Renee Brazil
BUTLER: Cambrea Renee Brazil was born Thursday, March 30, 2017 in TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati and was welcomed to the world by her loving parents Cameron & Ceaira (Ellis) Brazil. Six days later on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 baby Cambrea peacefully passed away at her Butler home. She brought so much joy to […]
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Nona Ruth Boals
Nona Ruth Boals, 76, of Dalton, GA formerly of Loudonville, died Tuesday morning, April 4, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. Nona was born May 12, 1940 in Renfro, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Ira and Esther (Burden) Allen. She was a homemaker and resident of the Loudonville/Lakeville areas most […]
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Mona Crockett
Mona Crockett (Thomas) (Heise), 98, died April 4, 2017 at Brethren Care Village in Ashland, OH. Mona was born on October 4, 1918 in Mangum, OK to the late Grace A. and Rev. Samuel H. Crockett. She grew up in West Texas moving each year as her father and mother built churches and congregations in […]
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AU women’s basketball team to host kids clinic April 24
ASHLAND — Ashland University’s women’s basketball team will host another Kids Clinic on April 24 from 6-8 p.m. at Kates Gymnasium. The clinic is open to boys and girls in grades 1-8, and they will have the opportunity to work with the 2017 NCAA Division II national-champion Eagles. Instruction is meant for kids to learn […]
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Galion Schools introduce new school bus tracker app
/GALION – The Galion City School District has introduced a new mobile app, “Here Comes the Bus,” to allow parents and families in the district to track their child’s school bus daily. The app uses GPS signals to let parents see where their child’s bus is in real time. The free app works on phones, […]
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Blue Rose Mission seeks neighbors in need of home repairs
MANSFIELD — The Blue Rose Mission is gearing up for a ninth season of making home repairs for its neighbors in Richland County. Homeowners should submit an application soon, allowing time for Blue Rose Mission to talk with the homeowners regarding their need, review the scope of work, purchase materials, etc., before the 2017 work […]