Regina Kay Westerfield, 48, of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017. Regina was born June 10, 1968 in Mansfield, Ohio, to Ralph F. Westerfield Sr. and Johnnie (Hudgens) Westerfield. She is survived by her mother, Johnnie (Hudgens) Westerfield; two daughters, Showntia (Josh Lloyd) Westerfield and Jekela (Billy Harvey); two sons, Ralph Westerfield IV […]
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Gladys Marie Sheriff
Gladys Marie Sheriff, 94, peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, March 7, 2017 at her home. She was born May 30, 1922 to parents Joseph and Gunda (Jorgenson) Perry in Appleton, Minnesota. Gladys graduated as the 1940 class salutatorian from Madison High School. She worked as a business office manager for United Telephone, where she worked […]
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Richland Newhope salutes coloring contest winners
MANSFIELD – Sixteen Richland County students have been selected as winners of the 24th annual Richland County Third Grade Coloring Contest. The event is sponsored by Richland Newhope as part of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March. Richland County schools with third grade classes were invited to participate in the contest. Students were asked to […]
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Richard Arlen “Dick” Porter
Richard Arlen “Dick” Porter, 86, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. Dick was born Sept. 10, 1930 in Muskingum County, Ohio, to the late William Carl and Anna (Bissett) Porter. He graduated from Hopewell Rural High School, Muskingum County, Ohio in 1948. He earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in education from Ohio University […]
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Elinor Ruth “Peggy” Au
Elinor Ruth “Peggy” Au, 85, of Ontario, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born Aug. 23, 1931 in Licking County, Ohio she was the daughter of Oren O. and Jennie (Doan) McCurdy. Peggy worked as a LPN at Mansfield General and was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. She was […]
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Sherry L. Bodkins
Sherry L. Bodkins, 69, Galion, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her home after a long hard battle with cancer. Sherry was born in Dover, Ohio, on June 5, 1947 to the late Donald and Pauline (Wright) Geib. She married Kenneth E. Bodkins on June, 5, 1965 in Galion, and he survives her. […]
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Valentines from around the country reach Galion students
GALION, Ohio – Galion second grade teacher Lynne Foust used technology to engage other schools from around the United States in a Valentine exchange program. Foust decided to be part of the project when she saw the idea on a 2nd grade Facebook group. The project involved students writing a letter to the other classes […]
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Grace Marie Hughes
Grace Marie Hughes, 101, of Mansfield, entered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Liberty Nursing Center. Born Nov. 28, 1915 in Dickenson County, Virginia, to the late Tivis and Nevada (Sutherland) Counts. Gracie was a devout Christian all of her life, and shared her love of Christ as a founding […]
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Richland County Children Services posts 2016 report online
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services has posted its 2016 annual report to the community on its website. Highlights include a report by Executive Director Patty Harrelson; a look at continuing increasing costs associated with child placement; and the agency’s participation in Project HOPE (Helping Ohio Parent Effectively). Residents can read the eight-page document by […]
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Three Loudonville choirs advance to state competition
LOUDONVILLE — Congratulations to each of three choirs (Men’s Ensemble, Class C; Symphonic Mixed SATB, Class A, and Sweet 16 Chamber Women, Class A), who all received superior ratings March 4 at the OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association Large Group District Competition). The choirs will advance to OMEA State Competition in April. This is the […]