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 […]
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YMCA Pancakes with Santa, Holiday Craft Show planned for Saturday, Dec. 6
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Mansfield YMCA will be holding its Pancakes with Santa event along with it’s 4th Annual Holiday Craft Show. Pancakes with Santa will be held in the Child Care center from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. (while supplies last). Children will have an opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap, so remember to […]
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Jean Metzger
Jean Metzger, age 79, of Shelby, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born January 20, 1935 in Shelby, the daughter of the late Ray Leonard and Florence Margaret (Kahler) Furney. She was a 1953 graduate of Shelby High School and retired in 1997 from Shelby Insurance Company […]
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Report shows more options, savings for Ohio consumers who shop in the Health Insurance Marketplace
New choices and more competition in the Health Insurance Marketplace are giving Ohio consumers affordable options during Open Enrollment this year, and the majority of returning consumers who shop can save money on premiums, according to a report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). With 25 percent more issuers participating in […]
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Galion PTO hosting Santa’s Secret Shop through Friday
GALION, Ohio – The Galion Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is giving students the opportunity to experience the joy of choosing their own special holiday gifts for family and friends. The organization is hosting Santa’s Secret Shop in the Galion Intermediate School through Friday. Primary and Intermediate School students will visit the shop at specified times during […]
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North Central State College announces commitment to expand college access at White House today
MANSFIELD–Today, Dr. Dorey Diab, President of North Central State College, will join President Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Biden along with hundreds of college presidents and other higher education leaders to announce new actions to help more students prepare for and graduate from college. The White House College Opportunity Day of Action helps […]
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Minnie Bodkins
Minnie L. Bodkins, 98 of Galion passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 3, 2014 at the home of her daughter. She was born Jan. 29, 1916 in Vinton County, and was the daughter of Sanford and Arzila (Prieces) Dalton. Minnie married Eddie Bodkins on Dec. 23, 1939 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 1974. Minnie was […]
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Neal E. Statler
Neal E. Statler, 74, of Loudonville died Wed. morning, Dec. 3, 2014 in Ohio Health MedCentral Mansfield Hospital following a short illness. Neal was born Nov. 1, 1940 in Mt. Vernon and was the son of Frank Edward and Mae (Brubaker) Statler. He was a life resident of the Loudonville area and a 1958 graduate […]
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Ronnie C. Thompson, Sr.
Ronnie C. Thompson, Sr., 73, of Galion died Wednesday December 3, 2014 unexpectedly. Born October 19, 1941, in Grahn, Ky., he was the son of Clyde and Nell (Paynter) Thompson, Sr.. He married Judith (Perry) Thompson on April 23, 1984 and she survives. Ronnie worked as a custodian for the City of Galion where he […]
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Mansfield Christian varsity soccer team honored at Mansfield council meeting
Safety-Service Director Lori Cope presented the Mansfield Christian boys varsity soccer team with a proclamation from the mayor on Tuesday, recognizing their outstanding work for their state championship win this year. This is the team’s first time as the State Final Champions. Superintendent Dr. Cy Smith thanked the council for recognizing their team and supporting […]