WILLARD — The Colts wanted to get out and go, but Willard grabbed the reins Thursday at Robert L. Haas Gymnasium. The Crimson Flashes limited Clear Fork to three third-quarter points and thundered to a 58-38 win in an early season match-up of unbeaten teams. “Originally we were planning on trying to use our speed,” […]
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Betterment keeps lines of communication open
GALION, Ohio–The Galion Area Betterment Commission listened to a presentation from Crawford Transportation Collaborative (CTC) at its Dec. 1 meeting. Among other needs and concerns, the commission heard from the chamber of commerce, economic development authorities, and the YMCA. “It’s a shame that a good hard-working individual can’t keep a job because of lack of […]
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Families encouraged to “Come Home to Galion” Dec. 6
Families are encouraged to “Come Home to Galion” on Saturday, Dec. 6 in celebration of the sixth annual Come Home to Galion event. The event will be held from 1-5 p.m. at the Uptowne Square. “It’s basically an opportunity for a community Christmas celebration,” described Paul Walter, event chairman. Area churches will prepare comfort food […]
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‘The Christmas Bus’ rolls into Mansfield to deliver holiday cheer
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The Mansfield Playhouse is at it again as “The Christmas Bus” finds its way into hearts during the festive Christmas season. The play premieres on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. and runs through Dec. 14. This contemporary story, written by Robert Inman from North Carolina, takes place in Peaceful Valley in an unknown state. Mrs. […]
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Shelby’s Marvin Memorial Library seeking to pass 1.75-mil tax levy on May ballot
SHELBY, Ohio–The Shelby Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution on Nov. 24 to allow Shelby’s Marvin Memorial Library to go to the ballot in May. Due to decreased revenue and cuts in state funding, Marvin Memorial Library will ask Shelby voters to pass a 1.75-mil tax levy in May. Garland Gates, president of the […]
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Furry Friends can get photos with Santa
MANSFIELD — Four-legged family members can have their pictures taken with Santa, too. The Humane Society of Richland County (HSRC) will host its annual Santa & Paws fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Prospect Park, 542 Marquis Ave. Photos are $10 and all proceeds benefit HSRC. “We used to work with PetSmart, […]
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Crestview’s Minnich settling in on Mt. Union defense
ALLIANCE — From Jarrod Barber and Jon Stewart to Ryan O’Dell and Hunter Reed, Crestview High School has produced some of the most prolific running backs north central Ohio has ever seen. And Mason Minnich out-gained them all. So how did Minnich, who rushed for 2,468 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior and more […]
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‘A Christmas Carol’ comes to Ohio State Mansfield
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens and adapted by Christopher Schario comes to Ohio State Mansfield Dec. 12 through Dec. 14 in Founders Auditorium. The production is supported by the Children’s Theatre Foundation. The Dec. 12 performance includes an abridged school version at 9:30 a.m. and an evening performance at 8 p.m. A Friends of […]
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St. Peter’s 27th Annual Christmas Classic planned for Saturday
St. Peter’s 27th Annual Christmas Classic will take place Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, located at 104 W. First St. Thousands of cookies will be available at what is being billed as the largest bake sale in the state. Other baked goods to be offered include poticas, pizzelles, […]
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Pizza Hut of Galion hosting United Way buffet fundraiser Dec. 9
Pizza Hut of Galion will be hosting a buffet fundraiser for the United Way of Crawford County on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with a special guest, Santa. Buffet packages are $9 each and include a drink, all-you-can-eat pizza and salad bar. Pizza Hut of Galion will donate $3 from every […]