ONTARIO, Ohio – Republican Central Committee Chairman, Bob Rodgers, announced that the Ontario members of the party’s controlling committee, have selected Kenneth Earhart to fill the vacant seat on Ontario City Council. Earhart was one of several candidates considered to fill the unexpired term of the council-at-large position, following the Nov. 22 resignation of Neil […]
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OhioHealth MedCentral Fitness Center open house set for Jan. 10
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Enjoy a free workout and a special membership opportunity when the OhioHealth MedCentral Fitness Center hosts an open house Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can join in a group exercise class or enjoy a self-paced workout and take a tour of the facility. The enrollment fee will be […]
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Naomi “Grandma Darling” M. Keyes
Naomi “Grandma Darling” M. Keyes,89, Galion, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Galion Community Hospital, Galion, after an extended illness. Naomi was born in Galion, on November 27, 1925 to the late John and Lillian (Dumham) Girton. Naomi married Glen E. Goodwin in November 1944,and out of that reunion came their two children […]
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L. Gayle Hopkins
L. Gayle Hopkins, 91, of Mansfield passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving and devoted family following an extended illness. The son of Leland and Vera (Reynolds) Hopkins, Gayle was born February 14, 1923 in Huron County and was graduated from Shelby High School in 1941. On December 11, 1942 […]
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Patricia “Pat” Ann Rader
Patricia “Pat” Ann Rader, 71, of Ontario, died peacefully Wednesday evening, December 31, 2014, in OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. She was born April 15, 1943, in Mansfield, Ohio, the only child of the late Mary Elizabeth (Cosgrove) and Harold Leo Eccles. She is also preceded by her husband, Richard Wesley Rader, whom she married on […]
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Dorothy Jones
Dorothy Jones, 92, of Galion passed away Friday morning, January 2, 2015 at Mill Creek Nursing Center, Galion. Born October 5, 1922, in Galion, she was the daughter of Henry and Bertha (Gelvin) Sheidler. She married Kenneth E. Jones on June 25, 1939 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 1998. Dorothy was […]
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Donald Hillis “Don” Wood
“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.” (James 1:12 NIV) Don Wood showed perseverance in the face of a lengthy illness. His example of humble persistence impacted all those around him: […]
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Christmas trees, Facebook, and goats–what they have in common
IBERIA, Ohio – Goats eat just about anything. What about Christmas trees? We learned that Christmas trees are part of a goat’s vast cuisine after reading Pam Striker’s post on GalionLive’s Facebook page. It piqued our curiosity. Striker’s message read: “If anyone is looking to get rid of their live X-mas trees (Galion), we would love […]
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Starting a new business can be difficult: SBA offers assistance
Starting a small business is an exciting adventure. However, it can also be frustrating, confusing, and difficult for those new to entrepreneurship. Fortunately, the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE, and Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) are available to assist new business owners, entrepreneurs exploring new business ideas, and established businesses looking for ways […]
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Top Sports Stories of 2014: Area stars shine
MANSFIELD — State championships were won, milestones were reached and a couple of former high school stars got to live out their dreams. It was a good sports year for north central Ohio. The Richland Source sports staff couldn’t decide on just 10 top stories from 2014, so we came up with the top 14 […]