Alvin Lloyd Rinehart passed away Thursday morning, March 5, 2015 at Mifflin Care Center in Mansfield. He was 66. He was born July 28, 1948 in Galion, Ohio to parents Calvin and Betty (Quinn) Rinehart. Following graduation from Lexington High School, he served his country in the US Army. After returning from the service he […]
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Pancake supper to benefit 4-H programming
The annual OSU Extension/Richland County 4-H Pancake Supper will be held at area McDonald’s locations on Tuesday, March 10 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. McDonald’s locations hosting the supper include: 670 Stewart Road, 540 N. Trimble Road, 666 Lexington Springmill Road, Ontario (across from the mall), 25 W. Hanley Road and 151 Mansfield Ave., Shelby. […]
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Galion group and mayor disagree on electric bill overcharges
GALION, Ohio—A group of Galion residents—former city council president Don Faulds, former city law director Roberta Wade and John Smella—believe that the city’s electric bill overcharges add up to $4 million, but Mayor Tom O’Leary said that’s not the case; rather, the overcharges are about $230,000. Faulds, Wade and Smella think that city electric customers […]
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Students celebrate 111th birthday of Dr. Seuss
MANSFIELD, Ohio—Students at Park Ave. Child Care & Education celebrated the 111th birthday of Theodor Geisel, better known as “Dr. Seuss,” this week. Every day this week, students enjoyed Dr. Seuss themed days, including dress backwards day, crazy hair day, crazy hat day, mismatch day and Dr. Seuss costume day. Friday, several children sported blue […]
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Galion home featured in This Old House magazine
Local readers of This Old House magazine might see a familiar sight in the publication’s March 2015 issue – featured in the popular Save This Old House column is a Galion home that plays an integral part to the city’s history. When prominent Galion businessman Jacob Ruhl passed away in 1858, he left very precise […]
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National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 8 – 14
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Groundwater, along with oxygen, is arguably the most important natural resource for human life, and National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 8-14, is a good time to learn how to become a good steward of it, the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) said. Ninety-nine percent of all available freshwater in the world is […]
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Tube City structure a total loss in Saturday’s fire
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Mansfield City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Saturday at Tube City IMS, located at 1344 Bowman St. No one was injured but the storage building was a total loss The fire department received a call at 12:03 p.m. and Mansfield’s Engine 6 was first on the scene. Engine 1 arrived and […]
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TWIN committee seeks nominations
The 31st Annual Tribute to Women & Industry (TWIN) program committee is seeking nominations. TWIN honors women, who have made significant contributions and achieved excellence in the workplace, and demonstrated leadership, exceptional talent and a significant level of achievement within a career path. In addition to the TWIN honoree recognitions, additional honors include: Corporate Achievement […]
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Sugaring time at Malabar Farm ushers in spring
LUCAS, Ohio–“There is a kind of excitement which tinges the whole ceremony of sugar making, for it is the symbol of the breaking up of winter and the coming of spring when the sap rises in the trees and the first faint flush of green follows the streaks of melting snow,” wrote Louis Bromfield of […]
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Lex sending five to state
MANSFIELD, Ohio — A broad grin crept across Brent Rastetter’s face after the 275 pound consolation semifinals concluded Saturday afternoon at the Division II district tournament at Mansfield Senior’s Pete Henry Gym. “It’s deja vu,” Lexington’s wrestling coach said. Zach Temple, Lexington’s 275-pounder, had just punched his ticket to next week’s state meet with a […]