Every movie production requires a whole team of people to make the dream come to life. From the writer to the director to the actors to the crew, each person plays a role in the success or failure of the movie. When it comes to “The Shawshank Redemption,” that team of people included hundreds of […]
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24 officers receive the Ace or Criminal Patrol Awards
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced the recipients of their 2014 2nd Quarter Ace and Criminal Patrol Awards. The recipients were honored with the Ace Award or Criminal Patrol Award at a ceremony held at the Patrol’s Training Academy on Aug. 26 by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent. Troopers are continually looking […]
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Mansfield police respond to robbery and abduction
The Mansfield Division of Police responded to an Aggravated Robbery/ Abduction on Aug. 23 at a residence on Leppo Lane in Mansfield. Two victims were assaulted and one of the victims was robbed and abducted in a vehicle and dropped off in the Bellville area. The Mansfield Division of Police Major Crimes Unit followed up […]
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Armed Forces veteran receives high school diploma at age 72
Jerry Lee Niswander accepted his high school diploma from the Lucas School Board this past Tuesday at the monthly school board meeting. Niswander, a 72-year-old armed forces veteran, said he didn’t even know until recently that he could get his diploma. “Anyone who quit school to join the armed forces could get their high school […]
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Butler Village Council presented with American flag by Butler Lioness Club
Butler Village Council held their regular meeting Monday evening wherein they discussed Halloween plans as well as accepted a gift from the Butler Lioness Club. The Butler Lioness Club presented the village of Butler with a new American flag during the regular council meeting Monday evening. “They do great things for the community,” said Butler […]
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Lizzie Inez Marshall
Lizzie Inez Marshall was born on Sept. 12, 1925 to the late Para Lee McCall in Red Level, AL. She departed this life on Aug. 23, 2014 at Ohio Health MedCentral. She was united in marriage to the late Leroy Marshall. To this union twelve children were born. Lizzie enjoyed fishing, reading, watching tv and […]
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Galion ready for move to MOAC
GALION — He has worked his magic for the past seven seasons, revitalizing Galion’s once proud but long dormant football program. But if the Tigers are to continue their run of recent success, veteran coach Chris Hawkins will need to pull another rabbit out of his hat. Galion, which won two conference championships in its […]
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Larry Hill Sr.
Larry Hill, Sr., 66, of Shiloh, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 25, 2014. Born Sept. 17, 1947 in Pike County, KY, he was the son of Belmer and Mary (Adkins) Hill. Larry loved the Lord and was saved on March 28, 1976. Larry was a member of Bethel Freewill Baptist Church […]
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‘Toxic Charity’ Author Robert Lupton to Speak at ‘Do Something’ Events in Mansfield
In celebration of Catholic Charities’ 100 years of service in northwest Ohio, Catholic Charities is hosting author Robert Lupton for three events in October in Mansfield. Lupton’s most recent publication, “Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help, and How to Reverse It,” will be the basis for his presentations at the following events: […]
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Ashbrook Center receives $2.5 million seed grant to expand teacher education programs
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University has received a $2.5 million seed grant from the Ariel Corporation to expand its teacher education programs. This gift, given over two years, will enable Ashbrook to address civic illiteracy – the serious national problem created by the failure to educate the next generation about what […]