The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has now issued a winter weather advisory for an area that includes Richland and Ashland counties.
Richland County
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Chad Michael Nusbaum
Chad Michael Nusbaum, age 52, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home. Born September 16, 1973, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was employed at Sam’s Club. Known affectionately as “Melon”, he was the life of the party. Being outspoken and not at all shy, he made many friends. Chad was an amazing […]
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Joanne Bridges
Joanne Bridges was a woman whose life was defined by quiet dedication, loving service, and a deep commitment to family and faith passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 in her home. She was born March 23, 1938 in Athens County, Ohio, to Harley Wayne McAfee and Thelma Dean Ely, and graduated from Mansfield Senior High […]
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Matthew D. Garber
Matthew David “Matt” Garber, 69, of Lexington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by love, with his wife Connie, special niece Rashell, and nephew Cameron by his side. Matt was born March 5, 1956, in Mansfield, Ohio, to John L. and Phyllis (Sherman) Garber. He attended Lexington Schools and […]
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Douglas Lee Sykes
Douglas Lee Sykes, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Shelby, Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Born June 20, 1960, in Kenova, West Virginia, to Jimmy and Laura (Fox) Sykes, Douglas had lived in Shelby for the past 10 years. He was a 1978 graduate of Ceredo Kenova High School. Douglas went on to […]
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Glenn Koons
Glen Koons, age 92, of Galion passed away peacefully at home Sunday January 11, 2026. Born July 18, 1933 in Marion, he was the son of the late Clarence and Velma (Korner) Koons. He was a graduate of Marion Harding High School. He took his first job at Danner Buick in Marion and advanced to […]
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Dan Stewart Leclair
Dan Stewart Leclair, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home on January 2, 2026. He was born on August 29, 1956, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Harry and Dolores (White) Leclair. Dan was known as a hard worker and a no-nonsense man who believed in doing things the right way. He had a rare gift […]
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Weather update: Not a blizzard, just enough cold & snow to ruin your commute and mood
It’s not likely going to be the massive winter storm that weather experts were considering as possible for north central Ohio a few days ago.
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Jacqueline Emmert
Jacqueline Myrtle Emmert completed her last struggle and went to be at peace with her husband of 71 years, Ted Emmert, on January 11, 2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jacque was a proud mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, a faithful member of Barcelona Road Baptist Church, and […]
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Thomas Jefferson Staton Sr.
Thomas Jefferson Staton Sr., age 81, of Galion went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Saturday January 10, 2026 at Altercare in Bucyrus and is now walking the streets of gold in Heaven. Born February 24, 1944 in Turkey Creek, KY, he was the son of the late Jessie […]