MANSFIELD, Ohio — The girls basketball season is only two weeks old, but crosstown rivals Madison and Mansfield Senior already have experienced a year’s worth of adversity. The Rams lost coach Brian Carr to suspension. The Tygers lost sophomore standout and Division I college prospect Erica Johnson to a season-ending knee injury. The besieged programs […]
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Shelby councilmember-at-large Steve Schag to serve as mayor
SHELBY, Ohio–The city of Shelby has a new mayor. Councilmember-at-large Steve Schag will step into the mayor position after the resignation of Mayor Marilyn John. John’s term as mayor will end on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at noon. She will take office as Richland County Commissioner effective Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 at 12 a.m. “I am […]
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#CREATE highlights arts community, holiday events
MANSFIELD, Ohio – As a way of highlighting the rich diversity of arts in Richland County, the Arts Sector of the Richland Community Development Group is holding #CREATE. #CREATE involves a variety of community happenings that will occur throughout the day on Saturday, Dec. 13. Among some of the activities that will take place include […]
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John Ogle Ginder
John Ogle Ginder, 96, of Galion passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 after a period of declining health. He was born on May 22, 1918 in Marion, Ohio. John is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Leona (Bell) Ginder, brothers William, Walter Jr., Richard, and Robert, and son Steven Cole. He is […]
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Plymouth FFA increases precision planting; partners with Mid-Wood Inc. on 2014 Test plot
PLYMOUTH, Ohio–The Plymouth FFA chapter owns a 7200 series John Deere corn planter; and because they conduct research on their 28-acre school farm, they saw the need to update their 6-row corn planter to achieve more precise row spacing and planting depth. Thanks to the availability of new technology more items are now available to […]
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St. Peter’s school closed on Friday due to illness
MANSFIELD, Ohio–St. Peter’s School will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 12 due to illnesses of both staff and students. All school buildings will be closed. All junior high basketball and high school girls basketball games were canceled for Thursday, Dec. 11 due to illness.
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Galion Middle School earns national recognition
GALION, Ohio – Galion Middle School, along with ten students in grades six through eight, has received national recognition for outstanding performance in the Edmentum Study Island Master Challenge. A total of 953 schools from across the country competed in Edmentum Master Challenge in October for the title of Edmentum Master. Galion Middle School received […]
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New “Child Abduction Response Team” model announced
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Powell Police Chief Gary Vest, Auglaize County Sheriff Allen Solomon, and Ohio State Highway Patrol Lt. Tony Bradshaw announced today a new model for Ohio’s Child Abduction Response Team (CART). CART can be activated in the event there is a missing child in Ohio who law enforcement […]
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Madison sophomore picks up first football offer
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The paint hadn’t dried on Madison’s 37-3 win over Galion in the first game at Ram Field at STARTEK Stadium when Tyrell Ajian was asked about his athletic future. Will the two-sport star pursue football or basketball in college? “Right now, it’s about even,” Ajian said after scoring touchdowns on offense and […]
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Holiday Happy Hour aims to curb drunk driving
MANSFIELD, Ohio – For the fourth year in a row, AAA Ohio stores will work to help curb drunk driving by holding Holiday Happy Hours aimed at encouraging Ohioans to celebrate responsibly this holiday season. The Mansfield AAA store is one of the 25 participating locations. Holiday Happy Hour to Curb Drunk Driving: AAA’s Holiday […]