Gertrude “Trudy” Backensto, 78, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at University Hospital Samaritan Medical Center. Gertrude was born on June 19, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late James Carson and Mary (Furnar) Haney. Trudy was a graduate of Salem College with a Bachelor of Teaching degree. She taught special education […]
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Arthur G. Stuenzi
Arthur G. Stuenzi, 81, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman, Ohio. Born May 17, 1935 in Syracuse, New York, he was the son of Rudolph Walter and Marie (Trefz) Stuenzi. He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church and retired from G.A. Braun Company following […]
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Mohican Area Community Fund distributes $50,924 for charitable programs
LOUDONVILLE — The Mohican Area Community Fund has disbursed $50,924 in grants to local community programs and charitable services for the first-half of 2017. The amount includes smaller grants paid in full for the year. Of this total, 53 percent of agency allocations support health and family service programs, 15 percent funds youth sports and […]
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National program encourages Galion families to choose school breakfast
GALION – Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for families to find time for a healthy breakfast. However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows that more students are starting their day with a nutritious breakfast in their school cafeterias. To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school […]
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Ronald L. Stark Sr.
Ronald L. Stark Sr., 85, of Mansfield passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Oak Grove Manor. He was born Dec. 11, 1931 in Cadiz, Ohio, to the late James Adam and Margaret (Richards) Stark. Ronald is the oldest of four children. As a teenager, he worked in the coal mines before joining the Navy […]
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Raising Richland Community Garden summit scheduled for March 9
MANSFIELD – Gardeners, future gardeners, and fans of local foods and healthy living are all encouraged to attend the seventh annual Raising Richland Community Garden Summit on March 9, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Mansfield. The event will feature an herbal tea demonstration by Nicholas Copley of […]
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Bucyrus Police: Weekend calls include items recovered from theft
BUCYRUS — The Bucyrus Police compiled a number of calls over the weekend, including: Friday, March 3, 2017 8:42 a.m. A junk vehicle notice was served in the 1500 block of E Mansfield St. 8:55 a.m. Two income tax summons were served in the 700 block of Rogers St. 8:58 a.m. A junk vehicle notice […]
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Authorities seek 13 local men among Most Wanted
MANSFIELD — Brandon Molloy is among a list of 13 men most wanted by north central Ohio authorities. Molloy is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio Adult Parole Authority and the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force for probation violation, on an original charge of aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony. […]