With Christmas approaching, the thoughts of the girls in Junior Girl Scout Troop 2131 of Bellville may have lingered on what they were wishing for Christmas, but they also considered what they could give to others. The troop, of 10 registered members in fourth and fifth grades, started talking in October about what kind of […]
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Granters Grinders says good-byes to community
MANSFIELD, Ohio — It was a bittersweet day for the crew at Granter’s Grinders on Saturday, the business’s last day. The restaurant has been locally owned for 47 years and this weekend marked their last in the community. “I’m so sad,” said employee Taylor King, who has been with the local restaurant for over a […]
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Bullying data leads to prevention in Richland County and statewide
COLUMBUS, Ohio–Bullying, or harassment, is an unfortunate part of the school experience for many students. So educators at the local and state level are fighting against this threatening, or tormenting, behavior with new policies and methods of combating bullying in public schools–including helping students help themselves. According to disciplinary statistics from the Ohio Department of Education, […]
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Katherine M. “Kate” (Stoller) Oesch
Katherine M. “Kate” (Stoller) Oesch, age 87, of Shelby, died peacefully at her home , Friday, December 12, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born April 29, 1927 in Paulding County, Ohio the daughter of Michael George and Magdelina (Manz) Stoller. She was a graduate of Paulding County High School. Following the early death […]
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Jeanne Edgerton
Jeanne Edgerton, 87, of Lexington, died December 13, 2014. Born May 7, 1927 in Ottumwa, Iowa, she was the daughter of Roy and Maude (Majors) Renfrew. Jeanne worked for Ohio Bell in Iowa before transferring to Ohio and eventually retiring from Sprint as a supervisor. In her free time, she enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, […]
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Come Home to Galion coloring contest winners announced
GALION, Ohio – The Galion City School District and Come Home to Galion committee are proud to announce the winners in the annual “Come Home to Galion” coloring contest. Six students from Galion Primary School, two from each grade level kindergarten through second grade, were selected as winners. The Come Home to Galion committee selected […]
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Avita establishes scholarship fund
ONTARIO, Ohio – During the December Mansfield/Richland Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by Avita Health Systems at their new facility at the Richland Mall in Ontario, representatives of Avita Health Systems presented a check for $10,000 to establish an endowed Avita Health System Scholarship Fund for Students at North Central State College. Residents […]
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OIU agents offer reminders to bars, restaurants and party hosts this holiday season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As the holiday parties get into full swing, agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) would like to remind bars, restaurants and party hosts to keep their guests’ safety in mind. “If the permit holders and party hosts follow these reminders, they are contributing to making this holiday season safer for everyone,” […]
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State Rep. Mark Romanchuk announces passage of Tax Holiday Legislation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) recently announced the passage of Senate Bill 243, which creates a three-day sales tax holiday for 2015. The bill establishes Aug. 7, 8 and 9 next year as a three-day sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies, and instructional materials. According to public research by the University […]
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Crossroads gives back to Crawford County community
BUCYRUS, Ohio – Crossroads Original Designs is giving back to the community this holiday season thanks to a unique partnership with the United Way of Crawford County. Crossroads owners Jason and Justin McMullen recently presented Amber Wertman, Executive Director of the United Way of Crawford County, with a check for $12,000. The funds were raised […]