Beverly A. Ringer, age 79 of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Arbors of Mifflin Nursing Home. She was born on June 7, 1946, in Mansfield to the late Lester E. and Nora R. (Wade) Bridges. Beverly was a member of Pleasant Grove Community Church. She was known by many as “Momma […]
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Annette Bertke
Annette Teresa “Toni” Bertke, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Toni was born on June 4, 1946, in Shelby to the late Francis H. and Kathleen R. (Moore) Pittenger. She was a 1964 graduate of Shelby High School. She dedicated many years to serving […]
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Kenneth Hubbard
Kenneth Hubbard, 75, of Boone, North Carolina, passed away on April 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and a life well lived. Kenneth was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Cathleen, and a proud and loving father to his two sons, Jason and Brian. He is also survived by his sister […]
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Clara Pryor
Clara Pryor, 93, of Mansfield, Ohio got her wings on April 12,2026. Clara was the daughter of John and Ethel Shoup. She attended Union High School where she made lifelong friends with the Henry’s, Joan Remy and her best friend, Joan Kirsch. She was an active member at Pavonia/Olivesburg Church and the Sunshine Sisters. Clara […]
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James Simpson
James “Jim” Keith Simpson, 66, of Fredericktown, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home. Jim was born on August 31, 1959, in Wheeling, WV, to the late James and Winnie (Durigg) Simpson. Jim was a graduate of Highland High School, Class of 1977. He met Pam Montgomery, and they married on September […]
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Richland County engineer expects to spend about $600K on 2026 asphalt
Richland County expects to spend around $600,000 on asphalt this year to patch and resurface small portions of county roads.
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Margaret Maybelle Eberts
Margaret Maybelle Eberts, 94, passed away on April 2, 2026, at Brethren Care Village, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 20, 1931, in Bellville to Harry Paul and Madeline (nee Cochran) Walters. Following her graduation from Mansfield Senior High School in 1949, Margaret began working at Lumbermen’s Insurance Company. On November […]
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Candace Hollins-Brokaw
Candace Ann Hollins-Brokaw, age 77, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 in Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital after a year long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 28, 1949 in Galion to the late Dean and Betty Price English. Candace was a proud Galion Tiger, graduating in the class of 1967. […]
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Bryon Smith
Bryon Lester Smith, age 64 of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 11, 1961, in Mansfield to the late Raymond L. and Fontella (Taylor) Smith. Bryon loved dirt bike racing in his younger years, where he won many races, and he also enjoyed coon hunting. […]
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Voters to weigh levy renewals, Bellville liquor option
Richland County voters will decide multiple property tax renewals this election. The renewals include funding for fire protection and local services in several communities. The Duchess gas station at 860 State Route 97 W. will also be on the ballot for a local liquor option allowing wine and mixed beverages to be sold on Sundays. […]