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Indians trade for Galion grad J.B. Shuck
GALION — Jack Shuck will have to forgive his son for not calling. Friday was a hectic day for the newest member of the Cleveland Indians. Shuck’s son, 2005 Galion graduate J.B. Shuck, was traded from Los Angeles Angels to the Indians on Friday for cash considerations. The Angels had designated the 27-year-old outfielder for […]
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Mark Dalton
Mark S. Dalton, 58, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014 at his home. Born Feb. 5, 1956 in Mansfield, he was the son of Fred and Margaret (Turson) Dalton. Mark was a graduate of Madison High School. He was wild and funny, yet always had a big heart. Mark enjoyed fishing and music, especially […]
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Possible ‘campus district’ slated for Lexington-Springmill
The Ohio State University’s campus in Mansfield has occupied 644 acres of land since its first school year in 1958. Since then, the campus grew in size and in stature. However, some recent citizens and city officials see the need to bring the campus out of the woodwork with the construction of a campus district. […]
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OGA hears from local library, discusses upcoming events
During their regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 4, the Ontario Growth Association heard from local library staff and shared updates on upcoming community events including the final Concert in the Parks series. Chris May, administrator of branch services at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library and Matt Bachelder, manager of the Ontario Branch Library, opened the meeting […]
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Star Spangled Banner bicentennial to be celebrated Sept. 13
The Bicentennial of the Star Spangled Banner will be celebrated at the Mansfield Blockhouse on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 to 4 p.m. The Mansfield Blockhouse is located in South Park on Brinkerhoff Avenue in Mansfield. At noon, Boy Scouts will raise the 15-star and 15-stripe flag, the Star Spangled Banner. There will be a short program. Music will […]
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RCDG’s first 10 Under 40 event honors young professionals Sept. 16
The Richland Community Development Group will recognize emerging leaders in our community through its “10 Under 40” event scheduled for Sept. 16 at 8 a.m. at the Renaissance Theatre. Reservations are now available for the event at a cost of $25 per person. Anyone interested in attending can contact RCDG at 419-755-7234 or email Roberta@ChooseRichland.com. […]
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Three traffic deaths reported in Richland County in August
The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reports that for the month of August there were three traffic deaths in Richland County. There have been seven total traffic-related deaths this year in Richland County. The chart below reflects the five-year totals of traffic-related fatalities in Richland County for August and for the first eight months of the year: […]
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Duane McCartney
Duane E. McCartney, 67, of Galion, went to be with His Lord unexpectedly after a short illness Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014 at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Born June 29, 1947 in Galion, he was the son of Joseph and Bertha (Ohneck) McCartney. On Aug. 29, 1964 Duane married his high school sweetheart and wife […]
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NC State receives grant award to enhance student success
This week, the U.S. Department of Education awarded $2,008,509 in Title III grant dollars to North Central State College for Advising Across the Continuum, a proposal to increase student success through additional advising. Advising Across the Continuum seeks to institute intrusive advising and advising support to all students, beginning with new applicants to the College, and including […]