Editor’s NoteThis story was originally published by the Ohio History Connection. It is being republished here as part of a collaborative agreement. COLUMBUS — The illustration above depicts the recapture of artillery at Shiloh Church by the 1st Army of the Ohio. This scene took place at the Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee, April 6 […]
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Betty Joyce Shultz
Betty Joyce Shultz, 90, of Galion, passed away Monday July 24, 2023, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on July 18, 1933, in Hazleton, PA to the late John and Helen (Shaffer) Polgrean. Betty graduated from Hazleton High School, class of 1951. During her senior year of high school, Betty worked at Bell Telephone, […]
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Bucyrus Police reports July 25-26
BUCYRUS — The Bucyrus Police Department filed these reports from July 25-26. JULY 25 9:13 a.m. A 911 hang up call was investigated in the 100 block of W Beal Ave. 9:30 a.m. Officers assisted EMS in the 500 block of S Poplar St. 9:42 a.m. A report of a suspicious person in the 200 […]
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Kris Allen Shaffer
Kris Allen Shaffer, age 55, of Shelby, died early Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Kris completed his life’s journey following a dignified and respectable battle with cancer. Kris was born March 6, 1968 in Shelby to Richard A. “Dick” and Sharon A. (Harding) Shaffer. A 1986 graduate of Shelby High School, […]
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Betty Jo Nichols
Betty Jo Nichols, 69, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023. Betty was born October 3, 1953, in Mansfield, to William Nichols and Betty J. (Carroll) Roy. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, helping people, and spending time with her grandchildren. Betty was known for her kindness to others, and she will be greatly missed. […]
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Planning commission sets hearing on West Park Shopping Center demolition
MANSFIELD — John Spon wants to make sure everyone is on the same page. That’s why, as Mansfield’s law director, he recommended the city’s planning commission set a final hearing on the status of the West Park Shopping Center on Aug. 8. Members of the planning commission voted 7-0 to set the hearing during a […]
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Lynne Swank
Lynne Swank, age 77, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Arbors at Mifflin following a sudden illness. She was born on July 30, 1945 in Oswestry, England to parents Mack and Mary (Davies) Parman. A n exceptionally talented artist, Lynne shared her skill with many students as a Photography […]
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Mary Evelyn Easterday
Mary Evelyn Easterday, 98, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at The Springfield Masonic Community. Born September 30, 1924 in Mt. Victory, Ohio, she was the daughter of Stanley and Myrtle (Creamer) Thompson. Mary graduated from Mt. Victory High School in 1942. She married Milton Easterday January 1, 1944. They celebrated 78 […]
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“The Witch of Mansfield” to be released on Sept. 18
MANSFIELD — Mark Sebastian Jordan’s second book with The History Press will be released on Sept. 18. “The Witch of Mansfield: The Tetched Life of Phebe Wise” delves into the folklore of north central Ohio to find the truth behind the legend of Mansfield’s witch. The infamously eccentric Phebe Wise cut a memorable figure in […]
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Section of Home Road to close July 31-Aug. 7
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed. South Home Road from Park Avenue West to Harding Avenue The road will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, July 31 and is expected to […]