MANSFIELD — For the third consecutive year, under the authority of Judge Steve McKinley, the Richland County Juvenile Detention Facility earned a 100% rating from the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS). During its recent annual DYS inspection and review, the Detention Facility was found to be in full compliance with all 351 mandatory and […]
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Chester Merle Nichols, Jr.
Tired, discouraged this soldier, “Navy Man”, as he liked to be called, gave up his fight on his battlefield. His son Scott and daughter-in-law, Vicki was next to his bedside, each day doing all they could do. Years ago, this soldier sat next to his mother’s bedside each day, doing all he could do. Chester […]
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Harold David Hunt
Harold David Hunt, 95, of Ontario, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at Crestline Care Center. Born October 26, 1927 in Mansfield, he was the son of Ross Arden and Mable (Smith) Hunt. Harold retired from Empire Detroit Steel following over 40 years as a steel worker. He was a member of Lexington First Congregational […]
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Dairy farmers unveil butter cow display at Ohio State Fairgrounds
COLUMBUS – On behalf of Ohio’s dairy farmers, the 2023 butter cow display at the Ohio State Fair honors several notable Ohioans whose inventions improved lives around the world. “Ohio has been home to many pioneers in science and technology over the last 200 years, and this year’s butter display celebrates that rich history of […]
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Galion Community Theatre presents “Once Upon A Mattress” July 28
GALION — There’s an opening for a princess at Galion Community Theatre. The public is welcome to join the kingdom as it presents “Once Upon A Mattress” starting on July 28. This hilarious musical will be sure to entertain people of all ages. “It has been so fun working with our young actors. They truly […]
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More than 540 Mount Vernon Nazarene students earn dean’s list status for spring semester
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University presents over 540 students with the achievement of being named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Students receive this designation by earning a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Of the 546 students named this year, 197 students earned a 4.0 GPA, with 349 students […]
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Section of Ohio 98 to close on Aug. 1
RICHLAND COUNTY — The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that State Route 98, between SR 598 and Baker Road, will close Tuesday, Aug. 1 for a culvert replacement. The detour route for northbound motorists will be SR 98 to SR 598, north on SR 598 to SR 61, south on SR 61 to SR […]
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Richland Public Health to seek half-mill levy renewal in November
MANSFIELD — Health commissioner Julie Chaya believes that as Richland County grows, the health department must grow with it. “Previous administrations at the health department were really trying to shrink things,” said Chaya, who took over as head of Richland Public Health (RPH) in February. “I’m really trying to expand it.” Chaya and Kevin VanMeter, […]
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Galion receives $600K state grant for wastewater infrastructure upgrades
COLUMBUS — Galion is one of 90 projects receiving state grants to address critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Ohio communities. In total, 64 counties will receive $135 million. The funding comes from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s Ohio BUILDS (Broadband, Utilities, and Infrastructure for Local Development Success) water infrastructure grant program, administered through the […]
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John Russell
John M. Russell, age 84, resident of Mansfield died Monday July 24, 2023 at his home. Born May 26, 1939 in Wooster, Ohio to Wilbur H. and Katherine J. (Zimmer) Russell, he had been a longtime resident of Wayne County moving to Mansfield in 2000. He was a 1957 graduate of Shreve High School […]