Emmett P. Matthews, 93, of Galion, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 at Galion Community Hospital. Born March 22, 1921 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Leo and Maude (Prentice) Matthews. He married Verna Mae (Deisch) Blackford Matthews on Aug. 17, 1989 and she survives. He was preceded by his first wife Catherine (Ehrmann) Matthews on […]
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Ethel Phillippe
Ethel Phillippe, 99, of Galion died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 at home. Born Sept. 10, 1914 in Lynn County, Kansas, she was the daughter of Irvin C. and Dot (Stites) Bearly. She married Glen Phillippe on Jan. 2, 1934 and he preceded her on Dec. 16, 1993. Ethel is a member of Galion Community Christian Church […]
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Mosquito spraying schedule announced for week of Aug. 25
Richland Public Health has released its mosquito spraying schedule for the week of Aug. 25. Monday – Aug. 25, 2014 GREENFIELD ESTATES MANUFACTURED HOME PARK MANSFIELD CITY: Royal Oak area; W. Cook Rd. to Briarwood Rd. between S. Trimble Rd. & Sunset Blvd. Tuesday – Aug. 26, 2014 PLYMOUTH VILLAGE BLOOMINGGROVE TOWNSHIP: Reynolds Rd.; Rome; Shenandoah; Ganges […]
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Entrepreneur Joe Daniels makes looking good look easy
Entrepreneur Joseph Daniels III, better known as Style Guy, explained that style is simply knowing what to wear, when, and how to wear it. “I believe every guy has at least one occasion in his life that requires him to look his best,” said Daniels, “and Style Guy makes looking good look easy.” Daniels founded […]
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Candidates meet in Galion cafe
The Whistle Stop Cafe in Galion hosted a “blitz,” in which local and regional political candidates attended to meet and greet community members. In attendance was State Representative Jeff McClain, County Auditor candidate Joan Wolfe, Judge Sean Leuthold, Galion Mayor Tom O’Leary and other local officials. The event was organized by Mike Bear, who said […]
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Dan Miller Open raises funds for Michael J. Fox Foundation
Four years ago, best friends Darren Miller and Ian Isch decided to do something. Dan Miller, Darren Miller’s father, has been suffering from Parkinson’s Disease since 1990, and according to Darren, it was time to finally do something to raise awareness and money with hopes in finding a cure for the insidious disease. Darren Miller […]
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Mansfield Symphony Chorus seeks voices for 2014-15 season
The Mansfield Symphony Chorus is looking to add new members for the 2014-2015 season. The Chorus will be featured in several performances this year, including “Music of the Night: Broadway Pops” with the Mansfield Symphony on Sept. 27, “Sing Out! A Choral Celebration” concert on Oct. 26, the annual “Holiday Pops” concert with the Mansfield Symphony on Dec. 13, a special […]
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Sharon Ickes
Sharon J. Ickes of Wooster, passed away peacefully Aug. 22, 2014 at home after a brief illness. She was born in Johnsville, Ohio on Dec. 5, 1940 to Clifford and Kathaleen (Shaffer) Donelson. Sharon was employed by Regal Ware in Wooster for 23 years. She then became an LPN and was employed for 14 years […]
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Mary “Nip” Cole McCready
Mary F. “Nip” Cole McCready, 85 passed away in the care of MedCentral Hospice after a brief battle with cancer. Nip was born April 25,1929, in Canton Ohio, to the late Marvin J. and Mary E. Kokx Cole. She moved to the Mansfield area during her 1st grade year and graduated from Mansfield Senior High School […]
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Ernest G. Franklin
Ernest G. Franklin, 82 of Mansfield, OH died early Friday morning, Aug. 22, 2014 at Winchester Terrace Nursing Home. He was born Dec. 12, 1931 in Jasper, Alabama to the late Bennie Allen Franklin and James Franklin. Ernest was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion. […]