GALION, Ohio – Galion’s police force got a little stronger with the addition of three new officers. The new policemen were sworn in by Mayor Tom O’Leary at Tuesday’s city council meeting as Galion Police Chief Brian Satterfield looked on. The mayor said the city’s police department is now staffed by 18 officers, making good […]
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Galion City Council continues discussion on water services
GALION, Ohio — Seven Galion residents may be waiting a little longer to learn if they can receive water services. Galion City Council members, at the urging of Mayor Tom O’Leary, will extend the discussion concerning residents who petitioned to detach from the city. The issue has sparked controversy, not the least of which was […]
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Richland County’s sales tax rate to increase by .25 percent
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Richland County’s sales tax rate will increase by .25 percent for 12 months beginning July 1. “When we worked on the budget, we came to the conclusion that we were not going to have enough money to make it through the year without implementing an emergency sales tax,” said Commissioner Gary Utt during the […]
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Women leaders recognized at Women’s Empowerment banquet
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Through the Women’s Empowerment (W.E.) program, women who receive services from Richland Newhope Industries had the opportunity to meet a variety of women community leaders, learn about different professions and inspire the women who empowered them. A banquet was held Thursday at the K.E. McCartney Memorial Building to celebrate those who participated […]
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Bishop Thomas: Seeing Jesus in others
MANSFIELD, Ohio—Bishop Daniel Thomas, the eighth bishop of Toledo, presided over Mass at St. Peter’s Church Thursday morning and encouraged the hundreds of attendees to examine their identity. “Each one of us on this Lenten day is called by the church to examine our identity,” Thomas said. “And to see if we have the face […]
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Tabitha L. Hancock
Tabitha L. Hancock, 44, of Mansfield, died March 8, 2015. Born January 5, 1971 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Lawrence E. Jr. and Helen Jo (Howard) Hancock. Tabitha graduated from Madison Comprehensive High School in 1989 and went on to graduate from Akron University with her Bachelor’s degree, where she was a member […]
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Donald Pugh
Donald Pugh, 87, of Mansfield, died March 5, 2015. Born September 15, 1927 in Galion, he was the son of Landford A. and Elizabeth (Bauer) Pugh. Donald owned Don’s Barbershop for over 50 years and was still cutting hair. He was a member of the Meat Packer and Barber’s Union and he was a longtime […]
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JoAnne Ryland
JoAnne Ryland, 78, of Bucyrus passed away on Monday evening in Altercare of Bucyrus. She was born July 26, 1936 to the late Dwight L and Hazel O. (Wilson) Mutchler. On July 29, 1954 she married Donald B. Ryland Jr. who preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 2007. She is survived by her children, […]
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Robert E. Norris
Robert E. Norris, 77, of Mansfield died Sunday, March 8, 2015 at his home. Born September 14, 1937 in Mansfield he was the son of Elmer L. and Loea (Shoe) Norris. Robert joined the U.S. Air Force right after high school and worked at the Steel Mill for approximately 30 years. He was a devoted […]
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Secretary Husted announces March Ohio business profiles
COLUMBUS – In recognition of the first annual Ohio Maple Syrup Month, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced that March’s Ohio Business Profile honors the state’s maple industry. “One of my favorite Ohio exports is maple syrup,” Secretary Husted said. “When I see what these companies produce, it makes me ready to eat some […]