Homer J. Knightstep, age 82, of Tiffin and formerly of Galion, died Friday, January 23, 2015. Born September 8, 1932 in Leon, WV, he was the son of Charles and Lizzie (Peck) Knightstep. He was first married to Francis (Turner) Knightstep in1956 and then married Murial J. (Riddlebaugh) Knightstep on July 2, 1992 and she […]
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Mary E. Hyatt Bledsoe Gray
Mary E. Hyatt Bledsoe Gray, 77, of Mansfield, died January 22, 2015 at Brethren Care in Ashland following a brief illness. Born a coal miner’s daughter on January 24, 1937 in Bartley, WV, she was the daughter of Roy Clayton and Mattie Alice (Barnett) Hyatt. Mary loved car shows, country music, and CB radios, where […]
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Betty M. Clevinger
Betty M. Clevinger, 90, of Plain City and former area resident passed away Thursday afternoon, January 22, 2015 at the Emeritus at Halcyon Village in Marysville. She was born May 27, 1924 in Byesville and was the daughter of Rolland and Myrtle (Kimbel) Callahan. Betty is survived by her husband of 71 years Edgar S. […]
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Snow emergency: Monday, Jan. 26
Snow Emergencies for surrounding counties are as follows. Snow Emergency Classifications LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously. LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is […]
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Mansfield mourns educator Lowell Smith
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Mansfield City Schools community mourns the loss of one of their own with the passing of longtime educator Lowell Smith, who died at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus on Jan. 22 after a short illness. The news came as a shock to Mansfield Superintendent Brian Garverick, as well as many other […]
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Understanding snow emergency classifications
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio—County residents are familiar with the issuance of snow emergencies, but what do the three levels mean and who decides how the weather conditions should be classified? Pursuant to Ohio Attorney General Opinion 86-023, the county sheriff may declare a snow emergency and temporarily close county and township roads within his or her […]
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Bank robbers sought, reward offered
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Authorities have offered a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two suspects in the recent robberies of Richland Bank and Chase Bank. The Mansfield Police Department responded to an aggravated robbery on Dec. 15 at Richland Bank, located at 460 West Cook Road. Two subjects entered the parking […]
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Galion 7th grader selected as Academic All Star
GALION, Ohio – Each month, the Ohio Lottery recognizes students from across the state for outstanding academic achievements. Galion seventh grader Kaitlyn Schieber was selected as the December 2014 Ohio Lottery Academic All Star.Schieber is respected by her peers and teachers, is always ready to work and has a exceptional “can do” attitude. She is an […]
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Senior High throttles short-handed Madison
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Madison coach Tim Mergel glanced to the end of his bench midway through the third quarter of Saturday’s 70-38 loss to crosstown rival Mansfield Senior and could only wonder what might have been. Super sophomore Tyrell Ajian sat in street clothes, a somber look on his face and his broken left foot […]
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Northern Ohio League Swimming Championships
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