MANSFIELD, Ohio – Main Street Books recently announced a talk on oral history and how to do it yourself. Oral historian and folklorist Chad Edward Buterbaugh will lead a discussion entitled “Oral History from Start to Finish” on Friday, June 12 from 6-8 p.m. in the book loft. Chad Edward Buterbaugh is a folklorist and […]
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SunDown RunDown registration open
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Registration is now open to attend the next SunDown RunDown event scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 at The Old Bag of Nails Pub in Mansfield. This entrepreneurial pitch night features entrepreneurs giving five minute pitches followed by five minutes of questions and answers. The goal of SunDown RunDown is to connect entrepreneurs, […]
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Lake water quality monitored
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Volunteers with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District take an active role in water quality and pollution prevention. Richland Soil and Water Conservation District has partnered with the Ohio Lake Management Society-Citizen Lake Awareness and Monitoring (OLMS-CLAM). The group conducted Lake Monitor Volunteer training on Saturday, May 30, at Charles Mill Lake. […]
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Hugh “Elmer” Berger
Hugh “Elmer” Berger, 93 of Mansfield passed away June 6, 2015 at MedCentral Hospital. Elmer was born December 15, 1921 in Massillon to Joseph and Mary Egloff Berger. He served in the United States Army during World War II and later retired from Sears and Roebuck as a Service Manager in 1980. Elmer was a […]
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Charles A. Lakey
Charles A. Lakey, 90, of Ontario, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at home surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born August 14, 1924, in Eccles, West Virginia to the late Charles and Flora (McGinnes) Lakey. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Reeves during WWII in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. Charles […]
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Shelly J. Lacy
Shelly J. Lacy, 64, of Mansfield, died June 7, 2015. Born February 24, 1951 in Vienna, Austria, she was the daughter of Theodore and Johanna (Horvath) Queen. A strong willed, eclectic lady, Shelly loved animals and had show horses with 4H and through the Paint Circuit. Surviving are her son, Lief (Tara Thompson) Lacy Of […]
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Rose Anna Schramm
Rose Anna Schramm (nee Nemeth), 90, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2015 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland, Ohio, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born May 11, 1925 in Szombathely, Hungary. Rose was a loving mother and a rare woman. She was hard-working, generous, and honorable. She came to the […]
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Road closings and delay for week of June 8
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has released construction information, including road closings and expected delays, for the week of June 8. ASHLAND COUNTY US Route 42 – ***NEW*** US 42, at its bridge over State Route 96/US Route 250 (East Main Street) in the City of Ashland, will close Monday, June 8 as part […]
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Perrysville Free Street Fair to kick off June 10
PERRYSVILLE, Ohio – After a 12-year hiatus, the Perrysville Free Street Fair will once again mark the start of summer on June 10-13 for parents and children alike in downtown Perrysville. With a theme of “Welcome Home,” this year’s fair is dedicated in honor and in memory of all past and present members of the […]
