The Avita Health System Galion Hospital Auxiliary celebrated the Festival of Lights on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Activities included adding names to the “lights” for the Memory Tree, face painting, music, letters to Santa, storytelling, crafts, and speakers. The Memory Tree is erected for Festival of Lights and remains through the holidays. Names of family members or friends […]
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HOPE comes in the form of a playground for autistic children
Nearly three years ago, Melissa Satterfield, the Event Director for Mansfield’s Spectrum Behavioral Solutions (SBS), a specialized school for autistic children, addressed the need for a playground. “I asked our board [at Cookies for iPads] what they thought our greatest educational need was, and they all agreed it was a playground,” said Satterfield. “When we […]
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Treasurer accuses mayor of bullying and auditor of faulty figures
GALION – In a press conference today, Galion City Treasurer Paula Durbin accused the Galion mayor of bullying and orchestrating events to push her out of office. She also noted that it is impossible to do her job properly because she does not receive information in a timely manner from the Galion city auditor. Present […]
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Spokes4Kids assures a Merry Christmas for some local children
Some local children will find brand new bicycles under the tree this Christmas thanks to the collaborative effort of Richland Bank, Richland Young Professionals (RYP), and Shelby Bicycle Days. The organizations worked together for Spokes4Kids Community Challenge, and on Tuesday, representatives from those groups visited the Ontario Walmart to purchase bicycles for children in need […]
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Lady Colts blast St. Peter’s in opener
Deijah Swihart scored 21 points and Erika Farst added 17 and Clear Fork belted Mansfield St. Peter’s (67-33) in non-conference girls’ basketball action at the Franciscan Center on Tuesday night. After the first 3:15 of the game it was (12-0) Lady Colts as they frazzled the Lady Spartans, who were without two of their better […]
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St. Mary’s Catholic School to hold Christmas Bazaar this weekend
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Shelby will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar Dec. 6 and 7, featuring food, crafts, and a visit from Santa on Sunday. The traditional dining favorites will be available, including Swiss steak and cabbage roll dinners served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, as well as homemade noodles and […]
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Richland Young Professionals event to support Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Richland Young Professionals’ (RYP) next networking event will include a toy drive and ugly Christmas sweater contest at The Vault Wine Bar, 29 West Main Street, Shelby, on Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. RYP asks that young professionals bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters for its annual toy handout […]
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Toilet paper drive for veterans nets over 1,000 rolls
Sacred Heart School in Shelby will host an assembly to present more than 1,000 rolls of toilet paper to veterans in need who are served by Catholic Charities. The assembly will be Friday, Dec. 5, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church Gymnasium, 5754 State Rt. 61 South, Shelby. Dale Warren will […]
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Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and St. Peter’s Catholic Church offer Handel’s “Messiah”
The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will again collaborate with St. Peter’s Catholic Church to present Handel’s masterpiece, “Messiah,” on Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church. Tickets are available for $16 at the Renaissance Box Office, 419-522-2726 or www.mansfieldtickets.com. Concertgoers are encouraged to consider purchasing an additional ticket to be given to […]
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Jerry A. Shoemaker
Jerry A. Shoemaker, 67, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 following a brief illness. Jerry was born September 26, 1947, in Mansfield, to Eugene W. and Esther M. (Carroll) Shoemaker. He loved to fish and he loved being surrounded by his family and his many friends. Along with his father and step-mother, […]