Charles W. “Bill” Haslage, 60, recently of Shelby, previously of Sandusky, passed away late Saturday evening, June 20, 2015, at Shelby Pointe. He was born December 18, 1954, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Harold William Haslage and Betty Jean (Branard) Trammell. Bill had a love of music that brought him great joy. He is survived by […]
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Ruth Reiheld Strong
Ruth Reiheld Strong, age 93 of Galion passed away Tuesday morning, June 23, 2015 at Magnolia Terrace in Galion. She was born December 24, 1921 in Loudonville and was the daughter of Edward Phillip and Louise Agnes (Bash) Reiheld. On October 27, 1942 Ruth married Robert Leighton Strong and they enjoyed 49 years together until […]
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Joseph Beltran
LEXINGTON: Joseph Christopher “Joe” Beltran, age 44, passed away Wednesday morning, June 24, 2015 in his Lexington home with his mom by his side. He fought a courageous battle with cancer, and now he is at peace. He was born December 29, 1970 in Hawthorne, California to parents Luis and Nancy (Van Bramer) Beltran. After […]
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Shelby Foundation commits $100,000 to local YMCA
SHELBY. Ohio–The Shelby Foundation approved a $100,000 pledge, payable over four years, to the Shelby YMCA’s capital campaign at the June 16 Board meeting. The Shelby YMCA Community Center announced earlier this year they were launching a $750,000 capital campaign for renovations. The building, which was built in 1976, has never had a campaign or […]
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Summer concert series kicks off June 25
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The American Federation of Musicians Local 159 will provide again this summer a series of public concerts in Mansfield, Shelby, Crestline, Bellville, Galion, and Ashland. The series features professional groups playing a wide range of music. These free family friendly concerts will be held at the Mansfield Central Park Gazebo as well […]
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Board of Election office to close Friday
The Richland County Board of Elections will be closed all day on Friday June 26 for the staff to attend the Secretary of State’s Summer Conference in Columbus. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday June 29.
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George Rank
George W. Rank, age 77, resident of Shelby died Tuesday June 23, 2015 in Kocbacker House in Columbus. Born November 26, 1937 in Crawford County to John and Mary Anna (Augustine) Rank, he had been a Shelby resident the majority of his life. George was a former employee of the Ohio Seamless Tube, where he […]
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Howard Fruth
Howard A. Fruth, 76, of Galion passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Galion Community Hospital after a sudden illness. Born March 14, 1939, in Carey, he was the son of the late Allen and Thelma (Wolf) Fruth. He married Patricia Ann (Strauch) Fruth on November 6, 1965 and she survives. Howard was a […]
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David Dickerson
David G. Dickerson, 58, of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, following a brief illness. David was born on March 28, 1957, in Shelby, to Robert L. and Carolyn (Arnold) Dickerson. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather, and loved his family very much. David raced at area dirt tracks, and enjoyed […]
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Dwayne Toney
Dwayne C. Toney, 54, of Crestline, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at his home due to natural causes. Dwayne was born in Crestline on March 14, 1961 to his parents Carl W. and Linda P. (Bailey) Toney. Dwayne graduated from North Central Technical College and was employed for many years as the Manager of Walden […]