Moses Gillam, 85, of Tiffin passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 at Mercy Hospital of Tiffin. He was born May 12, 1930 in Globe, Kentucky, and was the son of Lennie and Rosie (Spellman) Gillam. Moses resided at the Tiffin Developmental Center for the past 36 years. He is survived by a brother Lennie “Junior” […]
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Christmas for the Birds is Saturday at Ohio Bird Sanctuary
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Christmas for the Birds is the holiday program scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13 in the new Education Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At 2 p.m. there will be a winter hike. Santa will stop by and be available for pictures with the kids from noon to 2 p.m. The program […]
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Tickets on sale for 2016 Mid-Ohio schedule
LEXINGTON, Ohio — The 2016 motorsports season at the venerable Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course gets under way early as tickets for all events and reservations for classes with The Mid-Ohio School open open this week. This could be a valuable stocking stuffer for race fans with significant discounted prices available between now and the New […]
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Modern Woodmen donates to Ontario students battling cancer
ONTARIO, Ohio — Modern Woodmen of America, through its Matching Fund program, donated $2,500 each to Cameron Friend and Bronson Radebaugh, students of the Ontario School district, to aid in their medical expenses. The Matching Fund program offers Modern Woodmen members nationwide the chance to show their support for a community cause, organization or individual […]
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Mansfield Blockhouse to host A Very Old Fashioned Christmas on Dec. 10
MANSFIELD, Ohio — A Very Old Fashioned Christmas at the Mansfield Blockhouse will take place on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature hot cider, plum pudding and cookies served by costumed re-enactors, and period music performed by Keith Metcalf. Christmas at the Blockhouse, in Mansfield’s South Park, is sponsored […]
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Valley business windows designed to attract votes
BELLVILLE/BUTLER, Ohio — Volunteer artists have recently been painting windows throughout Clear Fork Valley, and there’s a competition. Between the villages of Bellville and Butler, 34 windows have been painted for the Clear Fork Holiday Window Painting Contest, sponsored by the Clear Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce. The ages of the artist range from 4-years-old […]
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NCSC receives $250K grant from U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
MANSFIELD, Ohio – North Central State College has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for nearly $250,000 to collaborate and connect with the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center and one elementary, one middle, and two high schools. The grant is intended to promote distance learning opportunities for rural residents. The grant awarded is […]
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Beck is Mansfield Post Trooper of the Year
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Jason Beck has been selected 2015 Trooper of the Year at the Mansfield Post. The selection of Beck, 34, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2015 at the Mansfield Post. Fellow officers stationed at the Mansfield Post chose Trooper Beck based on leadership abilities, professional ethics, […]
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Annie Norrell Hursh
Annie Norrell Hursh, beloved wife of the late Harry Kenneth Hursh, went to be with her Great Lord and Savior, Jesus on Dec. 3, 2015. Beloved mother of four wonderful daughters, Charlene (Paul) Tilton, Laurie (the late Dale) Hatfield, Karen (John) Reiter, and Janice Spohn (Bob Blevins). Loving grandmother of 13 beautiful grandchildren and 21 […]