Richland Public Health and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are sponsoring the annual Winter “Hike For Health,” Saturday, Feb. 21, at Malabar Farm. The hikes through the woods to enjoy the winter wonderland at Malabar Farm will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hikes are self-guided on easy trails so everyone in the family can participate. […]
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One January traffic death reported in Richland County
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of January there was one traffic death in Richland County. There were 12 total traffic–related fatalities for all of 2014 and two traffic deaths in January of 2013 and 2014. The chart below reflects the five-year totals of traffic-related fatalities in Richland […]
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Charles F. Fraley
Charles F. Fraley, 62, of Lexington, died January 24, 2015. Born April 27, 1952 in Ashland, KY, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Haney) Fraley. Charles attended Morehead State University before joining the Marine Corps and serving in Vietnam. After returning home, he went on to graduate from San Jose State […]
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Erna M. Hinz
Waynesville, NC–Erna M. Hinz, 94, of Waynesville, NC, left this earth and went to be present with her Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Haywood Regional Medical Center. Born December 21, 1920 in Elmstein, Germany, she was the daughter of Ludwig and Maria (Roth) Schenk. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death […]
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Mayor Tim Theaker of Mansfield looks forward to 2015
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The city of Mansfield has much to look forward to in 2015, including increased employment and the start of two transportation projects. And Mayor Tim Theaker said he anticipates anywhere from 250 to 300 additional jobs in the market around Mansfield. “We’re working with several businesses to increase employment,” said Theaker. “We’re working with […]
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Safe Communities Program releases Richland County traffic fatalities update
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of December there were two traffic deaths in Richland County. There have been 12 total traffic-related deaths this year in Richland County. The chart below reflects the five-year totals of traffic-related fatalities in Richland County for December and for the year: […]
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Gerald E. Fetter
Gerald E. Fetter, 92, of Galion, went to sleep peacefully Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Magnolia Terrace, Galion with his wife of 72 years at his side. Gerald was born in Leesville, on September 13, 1922 to the late Adam and Gladys (Dewalt) Fetter. He married his high school sweetheart Virginia R. Williams on March […]
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Ten killed on Ohio roads during Christmas holiday period
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With the holiday season halfway over, the Patrol is asking motorists to continue to buckle up and refrain from driving impaired. During this year’s five-day Christmas Holiday reporting period of Dec. 24 at 12 a.m. through Dec. 28 at 11:59 p.m., 10 people were killed in 10 fatal crashes, with five of […]
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Mansfield Senior Winners
From Mansfield Senior, 28 students competed with more than 12 beauty schools/Colleges and 300 competitors at State Beauty Competition. They returned to Mansfield with the most awards. The Ohio Association of Beauticians student competition is for the enhancement of careers in the cosmetology field by providing the platform for the future hairstylist to develop their […]
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Sax quartet lends some jazz to songs of Christmas
COLUMBUS, Ohio—A holiday trip to Columbus over the weekend yielded more than just a couple of Christmas presents. Easton Town Center was swarming with shoppers and glittering with lights; and it was serendipity that led a shopping journalist to some talented musicians. Inside one of the mall’s hallways, a saxophone quartet was preparing to perform. […]