GALION – For the first time in school history, two Galion High School student-athletes will compete at the New Balance National Indoor Track Championships at The Armory in New York March 10 to 12. Junior Marisa Gwinner, won the Division 2/3 state title in the high jump at the Ohio Association of Track and Field […]
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Ashland’s top businesses on display at annual Chamber awards banquet
ASHLAND – Ten Ashland-area businesses were honored Thursday night during the 6th Annual Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce Member Awards Banquet in Myers Convocation Center at Ashland University. Chamber Executive Director Barbie Lange said there were a record 73 nominees and another record 35 finalists in the 10 categories for this year’s awards. The 10 […]
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2017 Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Awards
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Chief: Homicide was domestic violence related
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Police Chief Ken Coontz sends his condolences to the relatives and friends of those involved in Wednesday night’s homicide. “It’s certainly a tragedy when an infant loses a loving mother, especially when it’s to violence,” Coontz said during a press conference Thursday afternoon. Kaitlyn Carroll-Peak, 22, was shot by Dakota M. Steagall, […]
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OSHP and Mansfield FD investigating Logan Road and South Main
MANSFIELD – The Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Mansfield Fire Department are investigating a situation at the corner of Logan and South Main Street. Authorities say a suspicious package has been reported at Main Street and Scenic Drive. This is a developing story. Please return to our site through the evening for further information. […]
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State meet awaits 15 area wrestlers
SHELBY, Ohio — Brahm Ginter doesn’t remember much about his first trip to the state tournament, but Shelby’s 160-pounder knew he wanted to be part of the spectacle. It was 2011 and Ginter was 11 years old. “I went there once to watch two of the high school wrestlers,” Ginter said after punching his ticket […]
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Joseph Walters
Joseph Walters, 84, of Crestline, went home to be with his two favorite people, the Lord and the love of his life, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital, Mansfield. Joe was born in Garrison, KY on July 15, 1932 to the late Shelby and Ethel (Ervin) Walters. He married Phyllis I. “Pete” […]
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Veteran Spartans prepare for upstart Eagles
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The blueprint Colonel Crawford coach David Sheldon is following was provided by the Eagles’ opponent in Friday’s Division IV district championship game. Two years ago, St. Peter’s played the part of David to Plymouth’s Goliath in the Division IV Willard district tournament. The upstart Spartans — playing a wealth of talented underclassmen […]
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Ernie Joe Hall
When I die, bury me deep, with a bowl of chocolate gravy at my feet, with a biscuit in my hand, and I’ll eat my way to the promise land.” Ernie Joe Hall, 70, of Galion, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ernie […]
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LaVaun Riblet
LaVaun E. Riblet, 94 of Galion, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at home. Born July 17, 1922 in Galion, she was the daughter of Wilbur & Mary (Triesch) Young. She married Joel P. Riblet on August 28, 1944 and he preceded her in 1977. She was a graduate of Galion High School in 1940 […]