MANSFIELD, Ohio — When members at Crossroads Community Church heard a sermon series on Nehemiah given by their pastor, Dave Vance, they were compelled to respond. The church raised $10,000 earmarked for community organizations and entities after the month-long series. Staff members and Vance divided the money to a number of entities in the community. […]
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‘Miracle on 34th Street’ brings freedom to believe to Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield Playhouse Director Doug Wertz has lost count of how many plays he has directed. “Maybe I should go back and look someday,” he said, pausing to think between words. “I’ve directed for over 25 years.” So Miracle on 34th Street will be number … well, it’s up there. The show will […]
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Mansfield pastor-gone-polygamist involved in Children Services court case
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Thomas N. Miller and his two wives who made international headlines earlier this week are involved in an open court case with Richland County Children Services, according to court files. Due to the nature of the case, the Millers’ attorney, John Boyd, said he could not discuss its details Wednesday night. According […]
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Galion man 1 of 2 arrested for Ontario KeyBank robbery
GALION, Ohio — (UPDATE) Taylor Crisman, 18, one of the two men arrested Wednesday in connection with last month’s KeyBank hostage-style robbery, is from Galion. Crisman’s home address is listed as 584 N. Union St., according to Galion police. Galion Chief of Police Brian Saterfield said Crisman has a history in the Crawford County Juvenile […]
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In search of the man with two wives, what we found
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Thom Miller, the minister with two wives, whose story went viral overnight, is involved with a few ministries in Mansfield, including a church. Who is he? After reading his story, Richland Source set out to learn more about him and his family. How are they reacting to the fact that their story […]
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Mansfield councilman supports EPA cuts to methane emissions
MANSFIELD, Ohio — UPDATED — Advocacy groups and Mansfield city council member Don Bryant met this week to voice their support for national EPA common-sense measures aimed at cutting methane emissions in the oil and gas industry. The measure, proposed Aug. 18, is under a public comment period that ends Friday, Dec. 4 and is […]
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Santa House found, preparing for ‘Come Home to Galion’
GALION, Ohio — Saturday’s events for the seventh annual Come Home to Galion are all on schedule, including the unveiling of the newly renovated Santa House, said event chairperson Shawna Layland. “We were painting the inside and out,” said Layland Monday morning. “Brush and Palette will be decorating it and we’re trying to get it […]
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Liberty Lawncare and Gardens offers live Christmas trees and poinsettias
BELLVILLE, Ohio — When two Bellville brothers came into business mowing lawns as young boys, they didn’t expect to someday own a landscaping and gardening center enterprise, let alone Christmas trees for the holidays. Liberty Lawncare and Gardens on state Route 13, just south of the village limits, opened up their doors for business during […]
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Local nonprofit globalLead rebrands itself, looks to expand thinking
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Local nonprofit Global Youth Ministry Network recently underwent an organizational rebranding, changing its name to globalLead. But it was a personal expanding in thinking that served as impetus for a change. “My thinking expanded. It was a natural progression,” said Executive Director Chris Davis. The globally charged organization, which is located on […]
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United Way of Crawford County amps up OSU excitement and funds
GALION, Ohio — Saturday’s rain kept some Buckeye fans indoors for the big game, but United Way of Crawford County kept the party alive in Avita Health System’s parking lot in Galion. Every away-game of the Buckeye vs. Wolverines game, United Way hosts a tailgate and watch party in Galion’s hospital parking lot. The tradition […]