GALION – Community service has become a focus for the Galion City School District over the past two years. District-wide, students and staff members are finding new and creative ways to give back to Galion and the surrounding communities. One example comes from the fifth grade at Galion Intermediate School, where students and staff have […]
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AU women vs Michigan Tech GLIAC semifinal
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Ted Brightbill
Ted Brightbill, 68, of Mansfield passed away at his home March 3, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife and family after a long illness. Ted was a man of few words, but his words were golden. His gruff tone could quickly be taken over by his giving nature, never expecting something in return. Ted lived […]
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5 Ashland Middle School wrestlers advance to state meet
ASHLAND — Five Ashland Middle School wrestlers qualified to compete at the state level. The five wrestlers who qualified are Jayden Jones at 120 lbs., Brady Welch at 138 lbs., Jake Bever at 249 lbs., Chase Dillow at 126 lbs., and Case George at 108 lbs. They will compete in the OAC Junior High Wrestling […]
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Newman Elementary demolition should be complete in May
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield School Board was asked to close the Newman Elementary School when the Mansfield School district was under its three-year fiscal emergency. During that time — Dec. 2013 to Dec. 2016 — the fiscal commission asked the board to stop using and demolish the building built in the early 1960’s, according to […]
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AU women sweep GLIAC year-end awards
ASHLAND — In many ways, the 2016-17 season for Ashland University’s women’s basketball team has been one of firsts. That continued on Friday (March 3) night, as Eagle junior forward Laina Snyder (Player of the Year), freshman guard Jodi Johnson (Freshman of the Year) and head coach Robyn Fralick (Coach of the Year) swept the […]
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Unlikely hero sparks Lex in win over Norwalk
GALION, Ohio — Kyle Johnston is accustomed to performing on big stages in the fall, but the lights have never been brighter than they were Friday night at Galion High School — and the Lexington sophomore didn’t disappoint. An All-Ohio cross country runner, Johnston bounced off the bench to score seven points as the second-seeded Minutemen […]
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Defensive-minded Warriors sink Sailors
GALION, Ohio — The Warriors tightened the screws Friday night. Fourth-seeded Ontario limited No. 3 Vermilion to five points in the third quarter and held on for a 48-44 win in the Division II sectional championship game at Galion High School. The Sailors (17-6) came in averaging 66.7 points a game and hadn’t scored fewer […]
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George Henry Knell
George Knell’s positive attitude led to positive outcomes. His hardworking, upbeat and generous personality traits fashioned him into an amazing role model. Never flashy, but with a quick wit (and a little bit of sass) he lovingly put others’ needs before his own. George’s smile is left to memory as he passed into the Lord’s […]
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Division II Sectional Final: Lexington vs. Norwalk
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