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Richland County: designate a sober driver this July Fourth
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – The Fourth of July is a favorite American holiday filled with fun, food, fireworks, friends and family. But celebrating can quickly turn to tragedy when people choose to drive after drinking. The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is urging everyone to plan ahead this Independence Day. Designate a sober driver ahead […]
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St. Peter’s to host a ‘Celebration of Presence and Service’ for Sisters of St. Francis
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Sister Bernard Marie Campbell, OSF and Sister Paula Bingert, OSF both Sisters of the Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, (Joliet Franciscans), will be returning to their motherhouse in Joliet, Illinois in early September. With this move, the Sisters of St. Francis will end their 144 years […]
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Donald “Duck” Wilson
Golfing With Angels Donald “Duck” Wilson, 80, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2015 at the MedCentral Hospital. Born to Gwin and Leah Wilson he lived in Mansfield since birth. “DUCK” is survived by: his beloved wife Mary Elaine of 60 years; daughter Lynn Tracie Wilson; son Daniel Anthony (Heather) Wilson; […]
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Karen A. Walker
Karen A. Walker, 51, of Crestline, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at her residence after a long battle with cancer and diabetes. Karen was born in Crestline on January 7, 1964 to the late Karie and Barbara (James) Walker Sr. She is survived by her step mother, Bettie R. (Pace) Walker and her mother-in-law Frankie […]
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Jack E. Falk
Jack E. Falk, 96, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 28, 1918 in Shelby, Ohio, the son of Charles Herman and Marie (Lehnhart) Falk. Jack and his beloved wife of 75 years Joan, were Mansfield natives, but also spent 20 years together in Dunedin, […]
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Naamon “Tim” F. Young
Naamon “Tim” F. Young, 55, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Hospice House in Ashland, Ohio. He was born December 17, 1959, in Mansfield and was an area resident his entire life. Tim was formerly employed as a construction professional with Workman Home Improvements. He was a hard worker and took pride […]
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Ashland’s Bicentennial fireworks to be bigger
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland’s fireworks display on July 4 will be bigger and better this year than in the past due to the event being a part of Ashland’s Bicentennial celebration. In addition to the fireworks display being 50 percent larger than usual, according to fireworks organizer Keith Boales, the event will feature pre-fireworks entertainment […]
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Sherrod Brown outlines plan to combat prescription drug abuse
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With a record 2,110 fatal drug overdoses in Ohio in 2013 alone, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) outlined efforts to combat prescription drug abuse by increasing access to treatment options. Drug abuse now costs more American lives than car accidents, and opioid overdose – including death from prescription pain relievers and heroin […]
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NECIC Office Manager Leona Smith awarded certification
MANSFIELD, Ohio – On June 19, Leona Smith of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) received certification as a Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) from the National Development Council (NDC). HDFP Certification is a professional credential given to individuals who successfully complete NDC’s intensive housing development finance training series. The training provides individuals working […]