Martha Jayne Fort, age 70 of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Born on April 27, 1955, to the late William “Ted” and Shirley (Christ) Fort in Shelby, Ohio. She graduated from Shelby High School and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Bowling Green State University. An artist in […]
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Mary Anne Vesper
Mary Anne Vesper, 83, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She is survived by her sisters, Janet Hostetler and Carol Copeland; daughter, Michelle (Ted) Wendling; sons, David Vesper and John Vesper; grandchildren, Luke and Luci Wendling, and John “Tommy” Tackett-Vesper. She was preceded in […]
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Richard “Ricky” Jones
Richard “Ricky” L. Jones, age 57, of Mansfield Ohio, passed away on October 26, 2025 at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital surrounded by his family following an extended illness. He was born on March 9, 1968 in Sandusky, Ohio to Bernard Jones and Karen (Matthew) Jones. Ricky mostly grew up in Plymouth Ohio then moved to […]
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John Nixon
John Eric Nixon, 63, of Crestline, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1962, in Mansfield, to the late Donald and Rose Marie (Poland) Nixon. John was a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, whose spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. John began his […]
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Carolyn Adkins
Carolyn L. Adkins, age 71 of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on May 15, 1954, in Mansfield to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Isaac) Smith, and on November 27, 1971, she married the love of her life, Jerry […]
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James Steward
James C. Steward, age 79 of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born on October 24, 1946, in Mansfield to the late Charles E. and Mary J. (Ritter) Steward. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. He is survived by […]
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Heather Ellen Carpenter
Heather Ellen Carpenter, age 61 of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 24, 2025. Born on April 30, 1964 to the late Charles and Amy (LaBarge) Knapp in Shelby, Ohio. She graduated from Shelby High School in the class of 1982. Heather went on to become a Registered Nurse for 38 years and recently […]
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Robert Glenn
Robert Roger Glenn, 86, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 26, 2025. He was born on May 28, 1939, in Ashland, Ohio, to Russel and Nina (Hahn) Glenn. Bob was a farmer all his life and a dedicated Montadale sheep breeder for 45 years. Over the years, he also worked […]
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Chandice O’Brian
Chandice “Chad” Michael O’Brian, 39, of Mansfield, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born on March 16, 1986, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Robert and Joyce (Wagoner) O’Brian. Chad was a devoted husband, loving father, and faithful man of God. A proud member of […]
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Ontario mayoral candidates pitch competing visions for city’s future
ONTARIO — Cody Zeigler and Josh Bradley will go head-to-head for the Ontario mayor’s seat, setting up a race that will shape the city’s future. The winner serves a four-year term with an annual salary of $56,650. The candidates each highlight the city’s ongoing focus on affordable housing, infrastructure, job growth and community engagement. Cody Zeigler […]