As a sports photography business, Picture Day has the privilege of meeting young, talented athletes. This week we had an even bigger privilege, to volunteer taking the pictures of the Richland County Bear’s Special Olympics Basketball team. In the state of Ohio, Special Olympics have school age, adult, and women’s basketball teams. Richland County has […]
January 2015
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County businesses join United Way’s fundraising efforts this week
MANSFIELD, Ohio — As part of United Way of Richland County‘s fundraising efforts for the 2014 campaign, the agency is holding its annual “Dash to the Goal” event Friday, Jan. 16, from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. That day, people are encouraged to stop by Advantage Credit Union, Chase Bank, Directions Credit Union, First Federal […]
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Shelby Rotary partners with Shelby Foundation to keep kids warm this winter
SHELBY, Ohio – Shelby students will be a little extra warm this winter thanks to the generosity of a number of Shelby organizations coming together to provide for children in need. The Rotary Club of Shelby received a $975 grant from the Shelby Foundation to provide a reserve of scarves, gloves, and hats for elementary […]
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Championship drive: Plymouth expecting big things
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Tyrell Edmiston sat sullenly on the bleachers at St. Peter’s Franciscan Activity Center after Tuesday’s 52-35 Plymouth boys’ basketball win, adjusting a few personal belongings while well-wishers offered their congratulations on their way out the door. Plymouth’s 6-foot-4 do-it-all power forward had finished three assists shy of a triple-double as the Big […]
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Mechanics Bank inspired by teen’s plea for wheelchair accessibility
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Speaking up can make a significant difference. That was the case for a 17-year-old Madison High School girl when she spoke up to Mechanics Bank in favor of providing wheel chair accessibility at their branches. Mechanics Bank held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon to recognize the branch’s efforts to provide wheelchair accessibility. […]
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Galion schools launch app
The Galion City School District recently announced the release of a new, district-wide app from SchoolWay, a leading developer of mobile applications for K-12 school systems and institutions. Brought to the Galion City School District by Jostens, the free mobile app is available for Apple and Android mobile devices and keeps the entire school community […]
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“Food for Fines” offered at Galion Public Library
The Galion Public Library (GPL) will once again offer “Food for Fines” during the month of February, allowing patrons to pay off fines while contributing to the fight against hunger. For every food item donated, $1 in fines will be waived. GPL encourages patrons to come into the library between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28, […]
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Cleveland Indian personalities to appear at Kiwanis luncheon Feb. 12
The Kiwanis Club of Mansfield welcomes Cleveland Indians television broadcaster Matt Underwood, radio broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus and VP of Public Relations Bob Dibiasio to their meeting on Thursday Feb. 12 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Off-season developments and a preview of the upcoming season will be discussed. The event will be held at The […]
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Farm Bureau Fest features safety training, informational sessions, cooking demos
Malabar Farm Restaurant Chef Joe Motter will be doing farm-to-plate cooking demonstrations Jan. 24 as part of Farm Bureau Fest, which will also feature safety training, information about oil and gas leasing and Columbus Zoo animals. The personal development and member benefit expo will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tri-Rivers Career […]
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Willie “Bob” Spruill
Willie “Bob” Spruill, 91, of Mansfield, died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Mansfield Memorial Home. He was born September 22, 1923 in Columbus, Mississippi to Lelia and Governor Spruill. Bob was the eldest of fourteen children born to Lelia and Governor. Bob enlisted in the United States Army in 1945. Stationed in the Philippines, he […]