MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mansfield City Schools Board of Education approved hiring a number of personnel during the regular meeting Tuesday, including Rob McQuate as the principal at Mansfield Middle School and Karly Watterson as the assistant principal at Sherman Elementary School. McQuate joined the district last school year when he worked as the assistant […]
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Helen A. Leonberger
Helen A. Leonberger, 80, of Galion, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Mill Creek Nursing Center, Galion. Helen was born in Gimlet, KY on August 11, 1934 to the late John H. and Dovie (Roe) Barker. She made her home with her former husband, Donald R. Leonberger. Helen has […]
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OHSAA places Galion on probation, suspends coach for two games
GALION, Ohio — See latest story — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has suspended Galion football coach Chris Hawkins for the first two games of the 2015 season and placed the athletic department on two years’ probation for recruiting violations. The ruling was announced Tuesday in a press release from Galion City Schools. According […]
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Robert Barre
LEXINGTON: “Patriotism is supporting your country at all times”; this was a firm belief of Robert Barre. He was the very definition of a patriot, always supporting, defending, and serving his county. Robert E. Barre passed away Thursday afternoon, July 16, 2015 in Ohio Health MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. He was 84. He was born December […]
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U.S. 30 improvements to change lanes, ramps and interchanges
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The advisory committee for the U.S. 30 improvement project held their seventh meeting Monday, discussing project details and plans for the future. “I think we’re coming to the conclusion of some things here,” said Fred Seling, Engineering Associates project manager. “We’ve been through a lot. The project has evolved quite a bit–we’ve […]
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Diamond Street entrance of Municipal Building closed due to construction
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mayor Tim Theaker announced that beginning Tuesday, July 21, Smith Paving and Excavating, the contractor for the Municipal Building Upper Plaza Concrete Replacement Project, will begin work replacing the concrete plaza located at the Diamond Street entrance to the building. Public access to the courtyard and Diamond Street entrance will not be […]
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Ashland Bicentennial Guide Book available for purchase
The Ashland Bicentennial Committee has commissioned the printing of the Ashland Bicentennial Official Guide Book and the book is now available for purchase. The guide is an 8.5-inch-by-11-inch paperback publication that contains 102 pages of content ranging from a 200-year timeline of Ashland’s history to the complete schedule of events for Ashland’s Bicentennial to a […]
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Information sessions July 23 at Crawford NCSC satellite location
BUCYRUS, Ohio – The Crawford Success Center will welcome its first students for Fall Semester, which begins Aug. 24. As construction nears completion, there will be two informational sessions on Thursday, July 23 about programs available, class schedules, financial aid, and steps to enroll for college classes in Bucyrus. The first session will take place […]
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Tyger/Falcon Alumni Golf Outing planned for Saturday
The TYger/Falcon Alumni Golf Outing will be Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Oak Tree Golf Club, 1440 Old Oak Trail, Mansfield. The fund-raising event, sponsored by the TYger Booster Club, will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The tournament includes 18 holes of golf with cart and food at the turn and at […]
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Georgia Wagner
Georgia Ann (Smith) Wagner, age 74, of Fostoria, died Monday, July 20, 2015 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. Georgia was born May 17, 1941 in Shelby, the daughter of the late George Benton Smith and Helen (Rigg) Smith. She was a 1959 graduate of Shelby High School and was a homemaker. Georgia enjoyed crocheting, […]