Megan Davidson lives in Shelby with her husband of 15 years and their two children. She said her father’s example helped shape her desire to serve others.
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Whimsy meets wonder at Kingwood Center Gardens’ Great Pumpkin Glow
One thousand jack-o’-lanterns were the feature at Kingwood Center Gardens’ Great Pumpkin Glow, an annual event hosted from Oct. 16-18, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Linda C. Beach
Linda C. Beach of Mansfield passed away early Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026, in the hospice care unit at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital at the age of 78. Although her earthly life ended, Linda graciously gave the gift of life to others through her donations at LifeBanc. She was born on September 7, 1948, in Kittanning, […]
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David Barnes
David Lee Barnes, 86, of Ohio, passed peacefully on September 1, 2026. He was born March 6, 1940, in Cleveland to Mary and George Barnes. Dave was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, a lifelong horseman, proud Ford man and unmistakable Ohioan. He met his wife, Barbara “Bonnie,” at age 16 while working at Woolworths. […]
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Dennis “Denny” James Berry
Dennis “Denny” James Berry, of Mansfield, Ohio, was born in Shelby, OH on September 6, 1950, to Russell J. and Dorothy (Keener) Berry. He departed this life on September 29, 2026, in North Carolina. Denny graduated from Ontario High School and later attended OSU Mansfield. He proudly served his country in the United States Army […]
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Barbara “Barb” Howe
Barbara Howe, 68 of Galion, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She was born on April 3, 1958, in Mason, West Virginia, to the late Albert and Clara (Roush) Hall. She graduated from Galion High School in 1976 and went on to work in retail. She was a member of […]
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Rep. John celebrates new Ohio Women’s Monument at the Statehouse
State Rep. Marilyn John joined the unveiling ceremony and celebration for the Ohio Women’s Monument at the Ohio Statehouse.
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75 Shelby dogs recovered from Marvin Avenue finding new foster and permanent homes
The Humane Society of Richland County rarely has to deal with situations like the one it handled on Sep. 25.
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James “Jim” Thompson
James “Jim” David Thompson, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at his residence in Crestline. Jim was born in Galion on October 18, 1951, to the late Arthur and Mary (Poffenbaugh) Thompson.
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Hazel Helen Hoover
Helen Hazel Hoover was a woman of strong faith, a loving heart, and a spirit that could brighten any room. She believed in looking at the positive rather than the negative, meeting life with determination, and making the most of every opportunity to love, laugh, serve, and encourage others. Family was at the center of […]
