MANSFIELD, Ohio — Matt Wade worked up a lather at last week’s sectional swim meet. When Madison’s excitable coach wasn’t racing alongside the Malabar Middle School pool, he was celebrating another personal record with one of his swimmers. In all, 16 Rams combined for 36 PRs and 10 advanced to Friday’s Division II district meet […]
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Aerial Port–where cargo and passengers are key to the mission
If you’ve never heard of Aerial Port, you’re not alone. It’s the military’s equivalent for an air terminal and serves essentially the same functions as the terminals at Port Columbus or Cleveland Hopkins airports. They are all tasked with moving passengers and cargo through the air. The key difference is that the cargo and passengers […]
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Shelby council legislation for vehicle purchases fails to pass
Shelby City Council failed to pass an ordinance on Monday stating that no titled vehicle for the city should be purchased or leased without council’s approval. Ordinance 3-2015, sponsored by Councilmembers Pat Carlisle and Garland Gates, was originally written in regards to the purchase of a 2012 Ford Escape at the cost of $20,700, used […]
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Michael Herman Harris
Michael Herman Harris, 19, of Galion passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus after a short term battle with cancer. He was born August 18, 1995 in Galion and was the son of Philip and Jodi (Hancock) Harris both of Galion. Michael was a 2014 graduate of Galion High School. […]
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Lex boosters say thanks for community-funded multi-sport complex
LEXINGTON — The Lexington athletic booster club feels like celebrating — and with good reason. The organization recently paid off the multi-sport complex that sits adjacent to the high school. Construction of the facility began in 2004 and was completed the following year. “The project cost just south of $700,000 and no taxpayer money was […]
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Stellar Robotics ready for competition
ONTARIO, Ohio—With one victory already under their belts, Stellar Robotics is hoping to keep the momentum going during the official competition season that begins in March. 5413-Stellar Robotics, a community-based FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team in Mansfield, held a rally Tuesday night at Ontario Christian Church, allowing visitors to get a sneak peak of their robot, “Guido.” […]
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Richard A. “Dick” Miller
Richard A. “Dick” Miller, 88 of Galion passed away Thursday morning, February 19, 2015 at Galion Community Hospital. He had been in declining health. He was born May 7, 1926 in Galion and was the son of Roy and Mary (Shumaker) Miller. On October 20, 1956 he married Dorothy (Stoyanovich) Miller and she preceded him […]
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St. Mary’s School is now accepting students eligible for Ohio’s Income-Based Scholarship Program
SHELBY, Ohio – St. Mary’s School is now accepting students who are eligible for an income-based scholarship for the 2015-2016 school year. Parents can work with St. Mary’s School to complete the application process, and the school will submit the application to the Ohio Department of Education on behalf of the family. Lisa Rhodes, St. […]
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Mansfield YMCA offering offsite fitness classes
Offering over 100 different classes ranging from Yoga to High Intensity Training, the Mansfield YMCA is making fitness a convenience by holding classes at Lexington and Crestview locations. Fitness Bootcamp is a class held at Grace Brethren in Lexington. This class is a great way to add variety to your workouts and break through your […]
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Obhof announces senate passage of bill to protect Ohio water supply
COLUMBUS, Ohio – State Sen. Larry Obhof (R-Medina) announced the Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 1 today, which continues the state’s effort to fight toxic algae in Lake Erie and ensure clean drinking water for Ohioans. Obhof co-sponsored Senate Bill 1, which requires publicly-owned water treatment facilities to begin monthly monitoring of phosphorus levels. The […]