ONTARIO – Ontario Council will vote June 6 on its third temporary ban regarding medical marijuana-related facilities within the city. Council read the legislation for the second time May 16, but did not attempt to suspend the rules that require three separate readings on three separate days. Council can pass legislation early if enough members […]
Posted inUncategorized
Gallery: 728 Park Ave. E. “Before” Photos
interior (1).JPG interior (3).JPG interior (4).JPG interior (5).JPG interior (2).JPG outside (1).JPG outside (2).JPG The former land bank property located at 728 Park Ave. E. will be repurposed by Thompson Marble and Granite. outside (4).JPG outside (5).JPG tank removal (1).JPG tank removal (2).JPG tank removal (3).JPG
Posted inCrawford Source
United Bank recognizes 14 Crawford County seniors at awards breakfast
GALION — United Bank hosted the annual Academic Awards Breakfast at the Galion Community Hospital on May 16. Each year the breakfast is held to honor seniors from each of the county high schools. They are chosen by their administration according to their academic records, extracurricular activities, and overall achievements. The speaker was Jennifer Kuns, […]
Posted inNews
Mansfield Police seek runaway 17-year-old girl
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Haley Gentry. The local teen left her home on May 7 without permission and was last seen around 3 p.m. on that date, in the area of Maple Street in Mansfield. Gentry is a 17-year-old white female with red hair and […]
Posted inSports
Wildlife watchers asked to report wild turkey and ruffed grouse sightings
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is asking the public to participate in surveying wild turkeys and ruffed grouse by reporting sightings of these two species. Every year, the ODNR Division of Wildlife conducts a turkey and grouse brood survey to estimate population growth. The brood survey relies on the public to […]
Posted inCrawford Source
Galion to unveil new walking route during Third Friday on May 18
GALION — On Friday, May 18, the community is invited to Walk Galion! This new walking route winds throughout several neighborhoods in town and will be officially unveiled as part of Third Friday festivities. Walkers are encouraged to meet at the Galion Public Library at 5 p.m., walk part of the route, and get back […]
Posted inObituaries
Daryl Garth “Duffy” Caldwell
Daryl Garth “Duffy” Caldwell, 63, passed this life on Friday, May 11, 2018 suddenly in his home. Mr. Caldwell was born on Thursday, July 29, 1954 to the late Nathaniel Hawthrone and Mary (Hawkins) Caldwell Sr., in Mansfield and was a life resident. “Duffy” as he was affectionately known was a member of the Malabar […]
Posted inRising from Rust
Mansfield listed among reinvention cities by Greater Ohio Policy Center
MANSFIELD — Mansfield is among 15 cities statewide identified as a small legacy community ripe for reinvention, according to a press release from the Greater Ohio Policy Center. To present a bold vision for the future of their communities, a bipartisan, cross-sector network of leaders from small legacy cities have released “A Vision for Ohio’s […]
Posted inBusiness
Wampler joins Dzugan Real Estate
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Stacey Wampler came to Dzugan Real Estate in December. Her dream jobs are wife, mother, grandmomma, registered nurse for 29 years, Madison Comprehensive High School Diversified Health Occupations teacher for 22 years and counting, SkillsUSA Advisor, Key Club Advisor and now an enthusiastic Realtor for Dzugan Real Estate. She decided to go […]
Posted inEducation
Homeschool choir to honor service men and women
ONTARIO – A local choir intends to honor service men and women through its annual spring concert. Homeschool Harmony will perform a series of patriotic songs for its “We Salute You” concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 in the Ontario Free Methodist Church, 2200 Bedford Blvd. “We want to honor our veterans,” said choir […]