A 41-year-old Monroe Township resident was charged with felony drug possession Tuesday after a joint operation by the METRICH Enforcement Unit and U.S. Postal Service inspectors.
Richland County
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Everett “Ed” Beechler
Everett “Ed” Beechler, Jr., age 93 of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Arbors at Mifflin with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 16, 1932, in Mansfield to the late Everett and Helen (Weber) Beechler, and on November 17, 1952, he married Anita (Maynard). Ed proudly served […]
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Scotty Catron
April 30, 1945 – March 9, 2026Scotty Catron, 80, of Mansfield, passed away on March 9, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 30, 1945, and lived a full life enriched by friends, family, and a passion for the open road. He spent his life in Mansfield and retired from UPS after […]
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Andrew “Andy” David Kruse
Andrew “Andy” David Kruse, age 50, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Andy was born on February 14, 1976, in Bluffton, Ohio, to David and Susan (Schumacher) Kruse. A man of deep faith, conviction, and character, Andy lived a life defined by devotion—to his […]
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Marsha Rundell
Marsha J. Rundell, age 80, of Galion passed away, Sunday March 8, 2026 at Altercare of Bucyrus. Born March 30, 1945 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Betty (Baughman) Thompson. Marsha worked for Galion City Schools as a teacher’s aide and was proud that she had served for 49 years. […]
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Stephanie Lynn Peckham-Vandersommen
Stephanie Lynn Peckham-Vandersommen of Mansfield passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was 71 years old. Born on January 25, 1955, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Jim Ryan and Norma (Scott) Wade. Stephanie had a warm and loving […]
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Ellis M. Zimmerman
Ellis M. Zimmerman, age 49 years, 2 months, and 9 days, died Monday morning, March 9, 2026 at his home in Shiloh. His death follows a 14-month battle with Lymphoma. Ellis was born December 31, 1976 in Mifflinburg, PA to Abram and Emma (Martin) Zimmerman. He was a member of the Clear Creek Mennonite Church […]
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Buc-ee’s Travel Center gets a boost as Mansfield annexation effort begins
Darrell Banks reached back four decades — and across the political aisle — on Tuesday in giving credit for the potential of a new Buc-ee’s Travel Center.
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Michael Greathouse
Michael L. Greathouse, age 75 of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1950, in Athens to the late Elmer Greathouse and Mary (Bullock) Cowell, and on March 11, 1978, he married the love of his life, Kathleen (Detrow). Mike proudly served his country […]
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Nadine Deck
Nadine Gae Shaum Deck, age 72, of Ashland Ohio passed away on March 8, 2026 at Crystal Care Center in Ashland Ohio. On June 7, 1953 she was born in Ashland the daughter of the late Donald E. Shaum and Evelyn M. Shaum (nee Schulte). She shared six years together with her life partner, Calvin […]