Julie Ann Bucher, 48, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at Hospice of North Central Ohio. She was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio on Dec. 2, 1967 to Ron and Doris (McCoy) Bushong. Julie was a member of the McElroy Road Church of Christ. She enjoyed her job, taking care of the […]
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Richland Soil asks for public help to restore Monarch butterfly
MANSFIELD – Due to the drastic decline in the population of the Monarch butterfly, Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) has partnered with the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative (OPHI) in asking the public to collect swamp milkweed seed pods from established plants. Milkweed seed pods may be dropped off and placed in a […]
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David Charles Yosick
David Charles Yosick, 63, of Bellville died Thursday morning, Aug. 25, 2016 at his home. Born June 23, 1953 in Shelby to Kenneth Albert and Susie (Carpenter) Yosick, he was a Shelby resident until moving to Bellville in 1992. A graduate of Shelby High School, David then served his country in the U.S. Navy, where […]
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James A. Brown
James A. Brown, 67, of Ontario, Ohio passed away after a three year battle with cancer, on Aug. 25, 2016. He was born to Earl James and Marie Garnet (Spangler) Brown on Aug. 15, 1949 in Galion, Ohio. Jim had many interests during his lifetime. He served in the United State Marine Corps, and worked […]
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Ashland Library to host talk about mule trip
ASHLAND — Equine and adventure lovers will not want to miss a fascinating presentation happening at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the Ashland Public Library. Nancy Strayer, a retired Ohio Department of Natural Resources administrator, will regale us with stories, facts, and photos about touring the Grand Canyon on the back of a […]
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Kahl begins tenure as executive director at Hospice of North Central Ohio
ASHLAND — Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) has announced Bill Kahl has taken over as its Executive Director as of Aug. 22. Bringing more than 30 years of healthcare experience to the position, including twenty in hospice care, Kahl has successfully directed non-profit and for-profit agencies, independent organizations, and hospital-based systems. His background includes […]
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Joyce A. Jacobs
Joyce A. Jacobs, 78, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at home, with the love of her life by her side. She was born on July 10, 1938 in Crestline, Ohio, to Bill and Clara (Bailey) Laek. Joyce was a very special lady, and she will be greatly missed. At the […]
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Sharon Faye (Lee) Means
Sharon Faye (Lee) Means, 67, of Bellville, passed away following a lengthy illness on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. Sharon was born on Nov. 23, 1948, in Ashland, Ohio, to John and Ethel (Fox) Lee. She was a homemaker, but spent 35 years caring for Mary E. Kalbfliesch. She enjoyed croqueting, reading, thrift store shopping, and […]
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Sharp announces retirement from Chamber Foundation
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield-Richland Area Education Foundation, also known as the “Chamber Foundation,” announced Thursday afternoon that Bill Sharp will retire from the organization in October. Sharp has served as the director since 2000. In this role, Sharp has overseen a number of successful programs such as Leadership Unlimited, Young Leaders Institute, Economic Club and […]
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Thomas E. Germann Jr.
Thomas E. Germann Jr., 63, of Ontario, Ohio passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 at his home. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio to Thomas E. Germann Sr. and Thelma L. (Smidley) Thomas on April 19, 1953. Thomas lived in Mansfield the majority of his life and attended Mansfield City Schools. He was a veteran […]