Typically a whistle stop is a brief pause by a train making its way along the tracks. This is not the case for the newest restaurant in Galion – visitors stopping by Millie’s Whistle Stop Café will want to stay a while. Located at 241 Harding Way East in Galion, the café is open starting […]
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VFW Chow Line offers hot meals, warm spirits
For Mansfield residents searching for a fresh-cooked meal for breakfast and lunch, look no further than the VFW Mohican Post 9943. Located at 806 Grace St. in Mansfield, the post’s famous Chow Line has served breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. for the past five years. The Rev. Debi […]
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Hearts in Galion touched by teen’s efforts to provide for his family
When Galion resident Gina Powell noticed 13-year-old Korrey Vance shopping for groceries on his pink bicycle on Wednesday afternoon, she was immediately intrigued. “I told him what a good little shopper he was and asked him where his mom and dad were,” said Powell. “He said I don’t have a dad, but my mom is […]
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Russo: A tribute to the “veteran’s veteran” of Richland County
One of the most prominent U.S. military figures in history, General Douglas MacArthur, once said, “Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.” It’s a comforting, appropriate sentiment to describe one of the most prominent U.S. military figures in Richland County. Francis J. Russo, known to many simply as Frank, died at the age of […]
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FedEx breaks ground in Ontario
The first shovels of dirt were turned over at the new FedEx site in Ontario on Friday afternoon, inaugurated by a number of local business and political figures. Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson expressed his excitement in breaking ground on the facility at 525 Beer Road after months of hard work from Ontario City Council and […]
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Shelby Blackfork Bombers learn to be super in their own skin
Brennan Lewis is just like most 8-year-old boys in that he loves to play sports, especially baseball and basketball. He can be somewhat stubborn when his mom says it’s time to take a break, and occasionally he’ll come off the field or court a little banged up from playing his heart out. What makes Brennan […]
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Athletes prepare for Shelby YMCA Triathlon/Duathlon
Swimming, biking and running aren’t sports that normally cross paths, but on July 19 athletes will accomplish all three exercises during the eighth annual Shelby YMCA Triathlon/Duathlon, sponsored by OhioHealth MedCentral and Buckeye Dealership. Participants will have the option of competing in either the triathlon or the duathlon, both events beginning at 8 a.m. on […]
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Hershberger brings home gold and silver medals
After a whirlwind week of competition on both sides of the United States, 10-year-old Natalie Hershberger came back from two national championships in Olympic taekwondo with one gold and one silver medal. For the third time, Natalie Hershberger won the gold medal at the AAU National Championship in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on July 3. From there, […]
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Travel back in time at Shelby Bicycle Days with the Historic Bike Walk
The city of Shelby is known for the history of the Shelby bicycle, manufactured at the Shelby Cycle Co. located in the heart of town. Visitors to Shelby Bicycle Days July 10, 11 and 12 will be able to relive that history by way of the festival’s Historic Bike Walk down Main Street. The idea […]
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Construction of Hesby Drive moves forward in Galion
The construction of the new Hesby Drive leading into the Galion City Schools campus is on schedule for completion before the start of school and ready to pave soon, according to Mayor Tom O’Leary. Hesby Drive, named for the estate owner Philip Hesby, will branch off from Bucyrus Road (also known as Harding Way West) […]