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Jeneane Lomax Kindinger
Jeneane Lomax Kindinger, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2024 surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jeneane was born on July 28, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to Ralph and Ruth (Stuff) Lomax but was raised in Mansfield, Ohio where she remained for the rest of her life. Jeneane was a graduate of Mansfield Senior in 1960 and continued into college, where she graduated from Ashland University in 1964, pursuing a career in teaching. She then married the love of her life, Ralph Kindinger, who preceded her in death in 2007 on August 7th, 1965. Jeneane and Ralph met at First Alliance Church, where they remained active members throughout their lives.
George W. Imer, III
George Wesley Imer III, 60 of Marengo, passed away on July 18, 2024, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. George was born on October 14, 1963, in Wheeling, WV to the late George and Shelba (Canter) Imer Jr. George was raised and baptized in the All Saints Catholic Church in Blaine,...
Richland Outreach Center offers new Shelby programs
SHELBY — Tara Klebowski founded the Richland Outreach Center (ROC) in 2015 to assist underserved families in Richland County. ROC regularly hosts events and drives to ensure families and area children have school supplies, Christmas gifts and hygiene products. Desiree Spilman, ROC’s deputy executive director, has been leading the...
Former Pitt P Jack Sokol Signs With the New York Yankees
Jack Sokol didn’t have his name called in the 2024 MLB Draft, but his professional baseball career isn’t done yet. Sokol — a 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher from New Albany, Ohio — signed with the New York Yankees on Friday, following the conclusion of the draft. He will have the opportunity to compete for a spot in the Yankees’ farm system, despite being a longshot due to not being a draft pick.
All-Daily Record 2023-24: Player of the Year Ashley Mullet leads loaded girls hoops group
The Wayne/Holmes area has produced some of the best small school basketball in Ohio for a while, and the 2023-24 season was no exception. Loudonville was the last team standing, making it all the way to the Division IV state semifinals, led by superstar Corri Vermilya. But the Redbirds were far from the only team to prove themselves as one of the best around during the year.
Third of four extra-large super loads to move to central Ohio
COLUMBUS – The 14th of nearly two dozen “super loads,” and third of four loads that exceed 900,000 pounds, will depart the dock site in Adams County on Wednesday, July 24. The convoy will head to New Albany to deliver the load to the site of the new Intel plant in Licking County.
'The Addams Family' opens this weekend in Galion with cast of actors ages 10-20
The Galion Community Theatre's summer youth production of the musical "The Addams Family" opens this weekend. Performances at slated for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2-3 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 4. "The Addams Family" is described as a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every...
New Albany Dance Festival to take place next weekend
NEW ALBANY, Ohio — Dancers from all over will convene in central Ohio next weekend for the third annual New Albany Dance Festival. Hosted by New Vision Dance Company, the festival is a 3-day event. Kicking off Friday evening with a concert of adult professional performers from companies all around central Ohio, the event will then feature more than 30 free dance classes on Saturday with a showcase of central Ohio dance studios in the evening.
Dice game at center of 1891 squabble between Mansfield & Mount Vernon men
MANSFIELD — I love finding quaint slice-of-life stories in old area newspapers. But one I stumbled across this week left me scratching my head. It’s about a run-in between a Mount Vernon man who had opened a shooting gallery in Mansfield, but was charged with misconduct by a traveling salesman with the name Cook Walt.
Fatal Crash on State Route 96 at Ganges Five Points Road
Franklin Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mansfield Post, is investigating a fatal crash involving a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan and a 2018 Harley Davidson Street Glide Motorcycle on State Route 96 at the intersection of Ganges Five Points Road. Paul Huffman, age 45, of Shiloh, was operating...
Boxing Royalty: Prince Charles training new generation of Mansfield fighters
MANSFIELD — The gym inside the warehouse of Tim’s Mid-Ohio Home Improvements on Marion Avenue is a no-frills affair. The sparring ring sits in one corner, its bright blue floor and blue and red corner pads standing in stark contrast to the structure’s dull gray cement block walls. Three black heavy bags hang from the rafters of the loft with two more waiting to be hung.
Glitch Stage and Film to Present ANNE FRANK IN MT. VERNON, OHIO at Jack
1 2024 New York Independent Theater Honorary Award Recipients Announced!. Glitch Stage and Film will present the World Premiere of Anne Frank in Mt. Vernon, Ohio by Isaiah Stavchansky (What This Place Makes Me from Restless Books), directed by Megumi Nakamura (Mary Jane on Broadway) at Jack, July 31 through August 4.
Woman with Loudonville ties among Fugitive of the Week list
MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force seeks the public’s help in finding four individuals as part of its “Fugitives of the Week” list. What was previously known as “Most Wanted” was changed as “Fugitives of the Week” at the request of local authorities.
Interview: The Offspring at Inkcarceration
MANSFIELD — The Offspring have sold over 40 million records worldwide, have 20 million monthly Spotify listeners and produced 10 studio albums, including the six-time platinum record, “Smash.”. Minutes before they rocked the Inkcarceration main stage as one of the headliners, I sat down with frontman Dexter Holland...
Laylan’s Run: Tracing a dramatic dash from Mansfield to Mount Vernon during the War of 1812
MOUNT VERNON — It’s well known that frontier entrepreneur John Chapman — more famous under his nickname Johnny Appleseed — made a marathon run from Mansfield to Mount Vernon to warn settlers when hostilities broke out during the War of 1812. What is less known is...
Mary Ann Sheafer – July 19, 2024
Mary Ann Sheafer, 94, a loving and compassionate woman of faith, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, in Country View of Sunbury. Born November 26, 1929, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Charles Oscar and Eunice Adele (Morrell) Dudt. Following her graduation, Mary Ann married the love of her life, the late Richard Sheafer, with whom she celebrated more than 66 years of marriage prior to his passing.
Fan-Filmed Footage From Chimaira’s First Show Of 2024 Available
Ohioan groove metal band Chimaira returned to the stage today, July 19th, playing their first show of 2024. The set was the group’s first time performing live since May of last year, when they celebrated the 20th anniversary of “The Impossibility Of Reason“. Five of the band’s six ‘classic’ members took part in this latest show, with later drummer Austin D’Amond once again behind the kit in place of Andols Herrick.
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