Justin Drew McKenzie, 50, of Bucyrus, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026. Born March 30, 1976, in Kentucky, he was the son of Randall and Gwendolyn McKenzie. Justin will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, especially fishing, and for the very big and kind heart he shared with those around him. He […]
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Ruth Berry
Ruth Marie Berry, 92 of Lucas, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side. Ruth was born on September 11, 1934, in Wooster, to A.I. and Lena Davis. She graduated from Wooster High School in 1952, and on June 26, […]
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News Man Weekly: Mansfield Speedway, data centers and your 2026 election info primer
Matt Finfgeld and Jane Zimmermann, the bipartisan leaders of the Richland County Board of Elections, offer great info this week on the upcoming election.
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Pamela Wise
Pamela Sue Wise, 62, formerly of Bucyrus, died unexpectedly at home in Shiloh on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Pam was born on December 11, 1963 in Fort Hood, Texas to the late Robert D. and Kathleen S. (Bickley) Crabbs. After her father completed his military service, their family returned to the Shiloh area and Pam […]
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James William “Jim” Sheridan
James William “Jim” Sheridan, age 101, of Shelby, died early Sunday morning, October 11, 2026 at Ontario Estates. Jim was born July 7, 1925 in Shelby, the son of the late Fred and Cora (Reedy) Sheridan. In 1940, at just 15 years old, Jim joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and worked at Yellowstone National […]
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Harold Ronnie “Ron” Carpenter
Harold Ronnie “Ron” Carpenter, age 80, of Shiloh, died peacefully early Sunday morning, October 11, 2026 at his home. Ron was born May 13, 1946 in Shelby, the son of the late Henry and Mary Maxine (Link) Carpenter. A 1964 graduate of Shelby High School, Ron began his career with Ohio Seamless Tube Company in […]
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Gregory Allen Wagoner
Gregory Allen Wagoner, 65, of Mansfield, OH passed away October 8, 2026, at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, OH. He was born on October 30, 1960, in Mansfield, OH, to Forest D. and Janet (Berry) Wagoner. He was a loving, kind, and determined man who lived his life with discipline and purpose. Throughout his […]
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Norma Jean Stotts
Norma Jean Stotts, age 100 of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 3, 1926, in Gilstrap, Kentucky, to the late Frank and Margaret (Snodgrass) Thomas. Norma Jean worked in the cafeteria of Lucas High School for many years, and she attended […]
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Marilyn John, Colton Stidam vying to represent Richland County in Ohio House
Republican Marilyn John and Democrat Colton Stidam want to represent Richland County in the Ohio House of Representatives.
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Gary Allen Turner III
Gary Allen Turner III, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his home in Canon, Georgia. Gary was born on July 14, 1986, to Martha Estep and Gary Turner Jr. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School.
