Kevin Robert Fawcett Sr., 61, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 31, 1957 in Mount Vernon to the late Dwight and Barbara (Hershner) Fawcett. Kevin was a veteran serving in the United States Army. He is survived by his sons Keith (Nicole) Fawcett, Kevin Fawcett, Kyle […]
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Newman Tomes
Newman Tomes, 80, of Mount Vernon passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at his home. Upon walking into the Mount Vernon home of Newman and Ann Tomes, one of the first things you notice are the photos – lots of photos. They showcase some of the countless memories and highlights throughout Newman and Ann’s […]
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The ‘Senior Intern’ and the intergenerational workplace
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Richland Source Gray Matters team traveled to New York City on Oct. 24 for The New Old Age summit sponsored by The Atlantic. This was one of the topics covered at that convention. Remember that 2015 movie, “The Intern,” with Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway? If you haven’t seen it, the plot […]
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Clear Fork rolls Lorain Clearview to reach regional final
WOOSTER — Trevon Trammell was literally bloodied, but unbowed, after Clear Fork’s 26-8 regional semifinal playoff win against Lorain Clearview on Saturday night. The senior, who took a shot to the mouth during the game that drew blood, accounted for 257 yards rushing and receiving, scoring three touchdowns as the Colts moved to 12-0 for […]
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PLAYOFF GALLERY: Clear Fork vs. Lorain Clearview
DSC_1758.jpg DSC_1744.jpg DSC_1700.jpg DSC_1704.jpg DSC_1705.jpg DSC_1714.jpg DSC_1719.jpg DSC_1721.jpg DSC_1722.jpg DSC_1726.jpg DSC_1733.jpg DSC_1750.jpg DSC_1762.jpg DSC_1769.jpg DSC_1773.jpg DSC_1776.jpg DSC_1782.jpg DSC_1790.jpg Clear Fork senior quarterback Jared Schaefer stiff-arms Lorain Clearview defender Jordan Reed on Saturday night at Wooster High School. DSC_1801.jpg DSC_1808.jpg DSC_1814.jpg DSC_1816.jpg Clear Fork senior Trevon Trammell prepares to celebrate after scoring a first-quarter TD against […]
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Merkle, Robertson set new marks in Kenyon finale
GAMBIER – The Kenyon College football team closed out the 2018 season Saturday with a 61-7 loss to the Denison University Big Red. While the result was forgettable, Kenyon quarterback Thomas Merkle and receiver Ian Robertson reached a couple of memorable milestones. Merkle, a junior, needed just five passing yards Saturday to establish a new […]
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Ohio St. punter an unlikely hero in win at Michigan State
The Ohio State offense has taken a noticeable nosedive in the past month. The Buckeyes’ defense has struggled mightily all autumn to overcome a season-ending injury to defensive end Nick Bosa, perhaps the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. On Saturday, coach Urban Meyer turned to an unlikely hero, his punter, for salvation. […]
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Mystery: What happened to this Mount Vernon star comedienne?
MOUNT VERNON — Long before Knox County presented actor Luke Perry to the world, even before Paul Lynde, there was another one destined for national fame. But fame is fickle, and the star that was once a household name is now almost completely forgotten: Lizzie Evans. I have heard through the grapevine that historian Dr. […]
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Lizzie Evans photo gallery
A late photograph of Lizzie Evans, run in the Democratic Banner in Mount Vernon in 1919. The accompanying article identifies Evans as being the niece of Anna Evans of Mount Vernon. The poster from the melodramatic musical by Charles E. Callahan that made Lizzie Evans famous. She played the ferryman’s daughter, seen in the central […]
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Wyatt Jordan
Wyatt Jordan, 17, of Fredericktown, passed away at his home, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. On July 30, 2001, Wyatt was born in Delaware, OH, son of Isaiah Victor Jordan and Billie Jean Crego. He was a Senior and honor student at Highland High School. Growing up, he played many sports and excelled in wrestling. Wyatt […]