MANSFIELD, Ohio–The oldest and largest Easter Bake Sale in the Mansfield area is scheduled to again this year at St. Peter’s Parish. The sale began on Tuesday and continues Wednesday, April 1, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. in the basement of the church. Under the guidance of Ann Brown, her mother Jenny Wala and good friend Molly […]
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Galion’s DeNero to continue swimming career at Wright State
GALION, Ohio — Galion High School All-Ohioan Sam DeNero will transition from a Tiger to a Raider after signing his official letter of intent to continue his swimming career at Wright State University in Dayton. Flanked by his family and Galion swim coach Ted Temple, DeNero inked his name on Tuesday morning as the rest […]
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20 minutes later: WWI Purple Heart recipient found via Facebook post
SHELBY, Ohio– (Updated March 31, 2015) A long-lost Purple Heart Medal, awarded to soldiers wounded in combat, will finally come to rest with its owner thanks to the power of social media. Almost 21 years ago, Tish Harmon Bernath was cleaning her apartment on Second Street in Shelby when she discovered a little black box […]
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Suspect arrested in connection with Johns Park shooting
MANSFIELD, Ohio — (Updated March 31, 2015) A 19-year-old Mansfield man has been arrested in connection with a shooting Monday in Johns Park. Khairi A. Bond was arrested on a felonious assault warrant after Jacques Sutton, 23, was shot in the right arm/elbow area. Mansfield police responded to a report of shots fired in Johns […]
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ODOT invites public comment on improvement plan
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation is now accepting public comments on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan for 2016 to 2019. The STIP identifies the multi-modal transportation improvement projects that are scheduled for some phase of implementation throughout the state over the next four years. The draft documents will be available for public […]
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James Jones
James Eugene “Jim” Jones, 83 of Galion passed away Monday evening, March 30, 2015 at The Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus following injuries he received in a recent auto accident. He was born June 1, 1931 in Miverva and was the son of Okey and Agnes (Bittner) Jones. Jim is survived by his wife […]
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Richland Academy hosting fundraiser Saturday for Barkdull scholarship
Richland Academy of the Arts will hold a fundraiser at Legend’s in Shelby from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, with proceeds benefiting a scholarship in memory of Shelby native Dick Barkdull. The evening will feature live music performed by local musicians and friends of the Barkdull family. Wristbands will be available to purchase […]
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Kingwood embracing change
MANSFIELD, Ohio–One of Mansfield’s scenic attractions is undergoing change, starting with a new name–Kingwood Center is now known as Kingwood Center Gardens. “Just on the most basic level we’re trying to make people know what we are,” said Chuck Gleaves, Kingwood Center Gardens’ director. “It’s amazing how many people say, ‘Kingwood Center–what is that?’ Especially people […]
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Stellar Robotics team ranks 3rd of 56 teams
MANSFIELD, Ohio – FIRST Robotics Competition Team 5413, Stellar Robotics, ranked 3rd out of 56 teams during qualification matches at the Buckeye Regional competition in Cleveland this past weekend, earning the Highest Rookie Seed Award. As one of the eight top-ranking teams, Stellar earned the right to form an alliance with two other teams to […]
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Helen Fannin
Helen L. Cottrell Bentley Fannin, 88, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 surrounded by her family and friends. Born July 13, 1926 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, she was the daughter of James and Stella M. (Rose) Morris. Helen came to Mansfield early in life and worked at various places until she married. She […]