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Sherry Burford
Sherry Lynn Burford, 52, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at her residence. Sherry was born March 25, 1972 to Lester and Cheryl (Anderson) Burford in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Sherry loved animals, especially sharks. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and staying at Air BnB’s. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan....
Mount Vernon council postpones recreational marijuana ordinance
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon City Council members unanimously postponed indefinitely an ordinance banning the sale of recreational marijuana within the city. “I think there’s not a lot of clarity on the state level, not necessarily from where council sits,” Council member Amber Keener said at Monday’s meeting.
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.
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.
'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...
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.
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.
Denison University names John Haller as new vice president for enrollment management
Following an extensive national search, Denison University welcomes John Haller as the new vice president for enrollment management, effective Sept. 3. Haller, who has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, joins Denison from the University of Miami (Florida), where he has served as vice president for enrollment management and new student strategies since 2014. Haller previously worked at Denison in the admissions office from 1996-2000.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Heath, Philo, Coshocton air it out in 7-on-7 at Sam Hatfield Stadium
DUNCAN FALLS ― Passing scrimmages present opportunities for all kinds of offenses, as teams gear up for "real football" in about five weeks. That includes even run-oriented attacks like Coshocton and its Wing-T. ...
Richland County property transfers recorded July 8-12
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 8 and July 12: 1302 Rock Road, Mansfield; Todd R. and Brianne S. Dille to Timothy and Melissa Shira; $360,000 95 N. Gamble St., Shelby; Carl Schroeder Properties LLC to Johnny and Crysaleen Grace: $200,000 ...
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