Lois Audrey (Webster) Mack, of Plymouth and most recently of Ontario Senior Living Estates, Mansfield, went to her heavenly home on January 9, 2026. Lois was born on July 9, 1926 to Josephine (Wertenbach) and Paul Webster. Born in Put-In-Bay, Ohio is where she grew up with her four sisters. Following World War II she […]
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Letter to the Editor: Cruelty has become normalized
To the Editor, I’m writing as a lifelong Ohioan, a nursing student, and a woman who is deeply unsettled by how normalized cruelty has become in this country and by how quietly our local leaders and institutions seem to accept it as business as usual. I understand the role of local journalism and the responsibility […]
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Extreme cold tests the grid; reliability is the product, manufacturers say
COLUMBUS — As extreme cold grips large parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, manufacturers say the electric grid is expected to perform because reliability is exactly what customers already pay for through their electric bills, a standard Ohio’s manufacturers and all Ohioans depend on when conditions are toughest. “There is no premium service tier,” said […]
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Robert Parrigan
Robert Dane Parrigan Obituary Robert Dane Parrigan, age 63, passed away January 20, 2026, at his residence in Fairport Harbor. The Lord called him home after a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born March 30, 1962, in Shelby, Ohio to Samuel B. Parrigan and Golda Lee (Hale) Parrigan. Rob was raised in Shiloh, […]
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Richard “Dick” D. Renie
Richard “Dick” D. Renie Richard D. Renie, 90, of Mansfield, went to his heavenly home on January 10, 2026, after a fall at a rest stop near Williamsport, PA. He passed away at the UPMC Williamsport Hospital with Mary Specht at his side. He was born July 23, 1935, in Mansfield, Ohio; graduated from St. […]
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Jean Quay
Jean Marie (Stebbins) Quay May 8,1931 — January 16, 2026 Jean was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and grew up in Galion, Ohio. After graduating from Galion High School in 1949, Jean attended the Mansfield School of Nursing, and in 1952 became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Jean worked as a nurse and church organist for […]
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OPINION: Giving shelter during the holidays doesn’t fade when the season ends
When a community shows kindness in November and December, that warmth carries into the new year — lighting hallways, steadying hearts, and reminding survivors that support doesn’t disappear with the decorations. If you give a shelter a heartwarming gift — like Sutton Bank’s $25,000 — you help hope stretch far beyond the holidays. The families […]
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Walmart offers free screenings, no-cost flu shots on Jan. 24
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Building on its ongoing commitment to simplifying care, Walmart continues its 2026 health momentum with The Wellness Event — a free, nationwide health and wellness experience taking place Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart stores across the country. Designed to help customers feel informed, supported and energized, […]
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Aaron Jacob Parr
Aaron Jacob Parr—known to many as A.J.—30, passed away on January 13, 2026, in Murrieta, California. He was born on August 3, 1995, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Matthew Parr and Tina Parr. Aaron was a beloved son, brother, grandson, friend, and father whose life was marked by quiet strength, steady perseverance, and a deep capacity […]
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Motorcycle Ohio course registration opens Jan. 26
COLUMBUS — Ohioans who wish to learn what it takes to ride a motorcycle safely and responsibly can sign up online for rider courses beginning Monday, Jan. 26 at 8 a.m. Last year, Motorcycle Ohio, the state’s motorcycle safety and education program, trained 12,237 students. Courses at 51 training sites in 36 counties begin as early […]