MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — World War II veteran John “Jack” Cowell celebrated his 101st birthday on Tuesday by saluting his comrades in arms. Literally. “I just did my job,” the U.S. Navy destroyer escort sailor said during a celebration at the Arbors at Mifflin nursing home. “I was part of a team. I am proud of […]
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2024 Ontario graduate trains to join U.S. Navy submarine force
EDITOR’S NOTE: Story by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Green, Navy Office of Community Outreach. GROTON, Conn. — Fireman Recruit Conner Dailey, a 2024 Ontario High School graduate, is training to be part of the U.S. Navy’s 125-year tradition of service under the sea. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy […]
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Mansfield native commissioned as U.S. Navy officer aboard USS Ronald Reagan
BREMERTON, Wash. — A Mansfield native was recently commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy during a ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Ens. Josef Lindhout, stationed aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), was advanced from chief aviation ordnanceman and also received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during the ceremony. The Navy […]
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Hallowed ground: New Veterans Honor Wall dedicated at Mansfield Cemetery
MANSFIELD — Doug Theaker is an advocate for the United States and its military veterans, make no mistake about it. The president of the Richland County Veterans Service Commission delivered animated remarks to commemorate Veterans Day on Monday afternoon during the dedication of the $270,000 Veterans Honor Wall at the Mansfield Cemetery. “Ladies and gentlemen, I […]
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Military honors: Veterans Honor Wall dedication Monday in Mansfield Cemetery
MANSFIELD — World War II U.S. Navy sailor Robert Mack will get his final resting place Monday on Veterans Day. Mack, who died in 2001 at the age of 77, will be the first veteran to have his cremains placed in the new Veterans Honor Wall at Mansfield Cemetery on Monday afternoon at the end […]
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Honoring heroes: Ground broken for ‘cremation honors wall’ for veterans
MANSFIELD — Doug Theaker looked at the folks gathered Thursday on a bright sunny, summer morning at the Mansfield Cemetery. “With the breaking of this ground, the veterans of Richland County will be guaranteed a resting place for many years to come,” said the president of the Richland County Veterans Service Commission. The ground to […]
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Underwater robotics: Students learn about defense manufacturing at camp
MANSFIELD — About a dozen middle schoolers learned about defense manufacturing firsthand at the “Building Giants” Submarine Manufacturing Camp.
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Combined response: Ontario Middle School hosts rescue task force training
ONTARIO — The lessons of Columbine echoed down the hallways of Ontario Middle School on Tuesday afternoon. Members of the Ontario Police Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Office and the Springfield Township Fire Department were listening. One of the biggest lessons from the tragedy is that law enforcement and emergency medical responders must work closely together […]
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Dreams fulfilled: Shelby police officer reflects on retirement, soccer career
Keith Swisher, a recently retired Shelby police officer, had dreams of playing collegiate soccer and working in law enforcement.
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AU mourns death of former president G. William Benz
ASHLAND – G. William Benz, Ph.D., who served as president of Ashland University from 1993-2006, passed away in Albuquerque, N.M., on May 8. He was 88. Benz’s impressive career in academia was headlined by leading AU during a time of significant growth. Among the highlights of his 13-year administration were: The “Building on Strength” […]