GALION, Ohio — Stray dogs and various animals, an uncle-friend with memory lapses, a penniless gentlewoman, a generous taxi driver, a supportive wife and a determined daughter — see how they all work together in Galion Community Theatre’s Friday premier of Barrel Full of Pennies. Director and theater secretary Nancy Herman said she is honored […]
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Unsung heroes: the modern military family
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Being a soldier is tough. But what about being a soldier’s wife, daughter, or son? In the four months preceding his nine-month Iraq tour, Neil Chitwood left his wife and three children often to train and brief on his next mission. He came home on some weekends to spend time with the […]
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Galion hotel expected to begin construction soon
GALION, Ohio — Galion City Council passed legislation Tuesday evening that would designate a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. The district is expected to attract a 70-room hotel to Galion. “We need to advance this so that we can meet their construction schedule. Which was reportedly January,” said Mayor Tom O’Leary. O’Leary addressed confusion presented […]
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Harmony House gears up for a sleepless night
ONTARIO, Ohio — Harmony House’s annual Sleep Out for the Homeless event is underway. Volunteers set up camp outside Walmart’s doors in Ontario at 10 a.m. Friday, anticipating clear, mild weather for the night. Groups including Mansfield and Madison high school Key Clubs, Boy Scouts, ABC Warehouse employees and a team from WMFD plan on […]
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Mansfield commended by Josh Mandel for transparency, auditor expresses concern
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel commended Mansfield City Finance Director Linn Steward Friday for her part in making the city’s finances visible to the public through OhioCheckbook.com. “I’m so glad that the Mansfield city leaders are putting the finances online. I believe strongly that the taxpayers have a right to know how the […]
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Wheeler family gets $7,500 in donations from Galion schools
GALION, Ohio — Melanie Wheeler’s recent diagnosis with a rare form of cancer sent a ripple through Galion’s school district. On Thursday, the school district reported collecting over $7,500 to be donated to the shell-shocked family. “Wow,” said her speechless father, Tom Wheeler. “I don’t even know what to say. Wow. That’s absolutely amazing, unbelievable.” Three […]
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911 tape released in KeyBank hostage/robbery investigation
ONTARIO, Ohio — DEVELOPING– UPDATED 12:44 p.m.– A KeyBank manager and his family were held hostage overnight but are unharmed today after suspects left the manager’s home with the bank’s money. According to a press release issued by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call was made to the Richland County Dispatch at 8:24 a.m. […]
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Mansfield Sr. lays out academic plan, showcases talents
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield Senior High School Principal Dr. Jose Hernandez, teachers and students offered guests a detailed outline of the school’s Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) District Action Plan on Thursday night. The plan was deemed necessary by the Ohio Department of Education, said Hernandez. “This is our improvement process to get better,” Hernandez said. […]
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New faces emerge in Galion after election
GALION, Ohio — A number of new faces will dot Galion politics after Tuesday’s election. Both the incumbents and those elected for the first time expressed excitement about their respective jobs. Treasurer Rodney Sparks won by a 15 percent margin with 1,157 votes to outdistance his opponent, William Comerford with 856 Galion votes. Sparks was […]
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Galion mayor explains public information officer confusion
GALION, Ohio — The benefits of hiring a public information officer will be apparent right away, Galion Mayor Tom O’Leary said Monday. During Galion’s Oct. 27 city council meeting, the council passed legislation to hire a PIO, 6-1. Council member Susan Bean had the dissenting vote. She was concerned with the position’s pay, stating it […]