Ernest L. Zartman, age 89, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born on July 4, 1936, and grew up in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of hardworking parents, Paul Zartman and Hazel Best Zartman who instilled in him a steadfast work ethic and a deep sense of family. Ernie started life early working […]
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Lois Irene Presley
Lois Irene Presley, age 74, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born June 6, 1951, in Chehalis, Washington, to the late Howard and Naomi Ruth (Slaughter) Brock. At the age of 19, Lois married Jack Presley on June 19, 1970, and they created a warm, loving home […]
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It’s here: Old Man Winter blowing (again) across north central Ohio (literally)
A winter weather advisory is in effect for an area that includes Richland and Ashland counties until Saturday at 1 a.m.
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Dr. Peter Stephen Novack
Dr. Peter Stephen Novack died Wednesday February 4, 2026 at Ohio State University Hospital. Steve was born October 27, 1956 to Peter and Helen (Miller) Novack, and was the proud grandson of Ukrainian immigrants, John and Anna Novack. He was raised in the mountains of Georgia with his sisters Barbara, Lisa, and Melanie. He attended […]
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Eric Gerhart
Eric Lee William Gerhart age 32, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home in Mansfield. Eric was born on May 27, 1993, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Michael John and Annette Bower (Cornell) Gerhart. A lifelong resident of Mansfield, Eric attended several local schools throughout his education. He began at St. Peter’s Catholic […]
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Jacqueline Ann Dunn
Jacqueline Ann Dunn, 71 of Mansfield, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield on Monday, February 2, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. She was born December 28, 1954, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Robert and Jane (Bearer) Hartman. She loved gardening, fishing, reading, and scrolling through TikTok. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, […]
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Raymond Lee Jones
Raymond Lee Jones, age 99, of Bellville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Country Meadow Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with his loving family by his side. Raymond was born in Perry, Missouri on December 3, 1926 to the late Jessie & Mendia Damron Jones. As a child, Raymond lived in Kentucky as […]
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Norma Jean “Jeanie” Stewart Crum
Norma Jean “Jeanie” Stewart Crum of Mansfield passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her home. She was 79 years old. She was born July 9, 1946, in Mansfield, Ohio, one of two daughters of the late Wayne W. and Margaret (Duzan) Stewart. She married Gene Crum on June 12, 1964, and was a full-time […]
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Up to 3 inches of snow forecast locally; optimism accumulation far less certain
This winter of our discontent — now in its 14th consecutive month — announced Thursday it will extend its stay.
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Contested GOP race for Richland County commissioner heads primary ballot
A contested Republican primary for Richland County commissioner, 3 school tax issues and a citizen-driven question on wind/solar projects highlight the local May primary ballot.