BELLVILLE, Ohio–The Clear Fork Board of Education approved extended school days at their meeting on Thursday, March 12. The board approved the addition of 30 minutes to each school day as needed to be used to make up time due to calamity days, in addition to currently scheduled make-up days. Superintendent Janice Wyckoff noted at […]
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Bringing the Elements Together: Talent on display at Richland Mall
ONTARIO, Ohio–Artist Joe Hill of Mansfield has always had a passion for art, especially when it comes to sketching portraits. And so when he received the opportunity to showcase his artistic abilities during the Fifth Annual Bringing the Elements Together Art and Talent Exhibition, he didn’t hesitate to participate. Hill was among many individuals supported […]
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Voter registration deadline April 6 for May 5 election
The deadline to register to vote in the May 5, 2015 Election is Monday April 6, 2015. The Board of Elections office will be open the evening of April 6 until 9 p.m. This office is located at 1495 W. Longview Ave. Suite 101 in the Longview Center. After 4 p.m, you must use the entrance […]
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Galion’s Pickle Run returns Fourth of July weekend
The Pickle Run, formerly an annual festival held in Galion, will return this summer. It will be held in Heise Park on Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5. Today, the event organizers unveiled the new Pickle Run logo designed by local artist Phil Sherman. Sherman also drew the original. A variety of events are […]
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Barb Byrd retires from the Renaissance
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Barb Byrd said she woke up on Friday feeling like a kid on Christmas morning, and rightfully so – after 15 years working as the marketing manager for the Renaissance Theatre, Byrd has given herself the gift of retirement. Byrd first started her marketing career at the Renaissance in May of 2000 as a […]
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Plymouth headed to Sweet 16
WILLARD, Ohio — Buckeye Central coach Phil Loy scrolled through the game stats on his tablet computer and shook his head in disbelief. “They are pretty dang good when they play like that,” Loy said after watching Plymouth dismantle his Bucks 62-37 in Friday’s Division IV district championship game at Robert L. Haas Gymnasium. “Tyrell […]
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Plymouth vs. Buckeye Central, Division IV district final
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Galion-Crestline chamber hears state of local businesses
Economic development and business forecasts were the topics at the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Tuesday in Galion. Attendees heard from Jim Watzel of Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor’s office and a number of local business and area representatives about progress they made in 2014 and developments to look for in the year […]
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McDonald’s gives back to Mansfield YMCA
Richland County’s largest childcare facility was recently upgraded courtesy of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeastern Ohio. On Thursday morning, the Mansfield YMCA unveiled its new childcare equipment purchased through a grant of $12,780 from the Ronald McDonald House Charities. The funds helped purchase new rugs, tables, chairs, bookshelves and kitchenettes for the four […]
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Eagle Scouts and leaders recognized at annual dinner
ONTARIO, Ohio–The Johnny Appleseed Trail District (JATD) of Heart of Ohio Council, Boy Scouts of America held its annual volunteer and Eagle Scout recognition dinner Thursday at Ontario United Methodist Church. Those honored were the adult volunteers who serve as mentors and leaders to young men and women who are active in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Ventures […]