BELLVILLE – Six minutes. 360 seconds. Nine Madison turnovers in 10 possessions and a 14-0 Clear Fork run. That was the difference Thursday night as the Lady Colts stormed to a huge lead and then held off a furious Lady Rams late rally in a 49-39 Ohio Cardinal Conference girls’ basketball game. Clear Fork (4-2, […]
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Carson sworn in as new board member at Galion
GALION, Ohio – At this month’s meeting, the Galion Board of Education chose Brian Carson to fill the vacant board seat. They also announced that cameras will be installed on 10 of the district’s school busses and learned that students will be taking the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) in place […]
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Promoter excited to start season at Mansfield Motorsports Park
MANSFIELD — Grant Milliron couldn’t have found a better promoter for Mansfield Motorsports Park (MMP). Like a carnival barker, Kevin Ruic knows how to get ’em inside the tent. The 71-year-old motor sports showman from Avon Lake recently announced plans for a six-event 2015 schedule at the asphalt half-mile oval on the city’s north side. […]
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Holidays at Dowds Elementary
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Braintree open house a hit with entrepreneurs
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Braintree Business Development Center held its first open house on Monday, Dec. 15. An orientation, followed by a reception, allowed interested entrepreneurs an overview of what Braintree has to offer, as well as a chance to network with Braintree tenants and local business representatives. “We thought it would be a good idea […]
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Galion search warrant nets drugs, weapons and money
On Dec. 18, after an extensive investigation, members of the Galion Police Department, with the assistance of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Bucyrus Police Department, Galion Fire & EMS and the METRICH Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 539 S. Boston Street in Galion. The basis of the search warrant was to put […]
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Melissa S. Webb
Melissa S. Webb, 46, of Mansfield, went to be with The Lord on December 9, 2014. Born February 26, 1968 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Doyle and Rosemary (Crager) Webb. A strong willed woman, Melissa loved her Bible and going to church. She enjoyed going for walks. Surviving are her daughters, Shannon (Steven) […]
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Galion kindergarten students get to experience the Polar Express
Many families will take the time to read many Christmas books and watch Christmas movies during the holidays. One timeless classic, “Polar Express,” came to life for kindergarten students at the Galion Primary School Dec. 12.The day’s festivities started with students watching the animated movie in each of their classrooms. Following lunch, students and teachers […]
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Suspect sought in First Merit Bank robbery
MADISON TOWNSHIP – The Richland County Sheriff’s office responded to an aggravated robbery call at First Merit Bank, 1277 Ashland Road, shortly after noon on Thursday, Dec. 18. According to the police report, a witness stated the suspect entered the bank brandishing a weapon and demanded money from tellers. The suspect was described as a […]
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Madison board terminates girls varsity basketball coach
MADISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The Madison Board of Education unanimously voted Wednesday at their regular board meeting to officially terminate varsity girls basketball coach Brian Carr. Carr was suspended in early December after pleading no contest in August to a charge of attempted negligent assault in Shelby Municipal Court. He was originally arrested on domestic […]