MANSFIELD, Ohio — As other youngsters prepared for Halloween parades and parties, Madison’s 20 Key Club members meekly raked leaves in a Madison Township neighborhood Saturday afternoon. Eddie Walker, the ninth grade science teacher and Key Club advisor at Madison, has been busy lately. His group, which is student-led, is growing. When he started last […]
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Unprecedented controversy shrouds Issue 3
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The controversy surrounding Issue 3 goes beyond legalizing marijuana. In fact, state rep. Mike Curtin (D-Marble Cliff) believes the measure is unprecedented in state annals. “It’s a detailed business plan for 10 landowners and their financial backers to corner the market on the commodity — and it just so happens to be […]
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Supporters fill Heise Park for 6th grader fighting cancer
GALION, Ohio — Both sides of Heise Park Lane in Galion filled Wednesday evening as students, teachers, friends and family members waited in anticipation to see Melanie Wheeler — a sixth grader fighting cancer. What happened at Heise Park Wednesday was a culmination of last-minute planning to surprise Melanie, who was diagnosed with cancer last […]
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Hydroponic supplies now available at new Galion business
GALION, Ohio — Green Thumb Hydroponics and Garden Center was officially welcomed as Galion’s latest addition to the city’s growing small business sector on Tuesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new business, owned by Annisa Zorns, sells organic feed, soil, flood tables, lights and other outdoor gardening equipment. Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce President Joe Kleinknecht […]
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Galion approves legislation to hire public information officer
GALION, Ohio — Galion’s city council approved two pieces of divisive legislation Tuesday evening that would allow the city to appoint and fund a public information officer. The legislation passed after a final reading by six votes in favor and one “nay” vote. Fourth ward council member Susan Bean voted against the ordinance, stating after […]
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ODOT proposes state bike route through Richland County
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland County mayors, public officials and cyclist representatives recently heard from ODOT about the department’s national and state bike route proposal. The county has until Nov. 16 to submit concerns or suggestions related to the proposed bike routes. A resolution process for affected municipalities begins in December. Although still in the preliminary […]
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2 candidates run for Galion’s treasurer position
GALION, Ohio — Two candidates are running for Galion’s open treasurer’s seat while treasurer Paula Durbin seeks an at-large seat on Galion city council. Here’s a closer look at the two candidates vying for the position: William Comerford Comerford, a Galion resident since 2003, said he is ready to become more involved with the community […]
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Key Clubs lend helping hands during National Make a Difference Day
MANSFIELD, Ohio — It was all hands on deck as 48 local Key Club students worked together on National Make a Difference Day at the library’s second annual event Saturday. According to their website, National Make a Difference Day aims to unite community members around the nation with a common goal, to improve lives. Students […]
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Four Galion BOE candidates share reasons for running
GALION, Ohio — Four candidates are running for four seats on the school’s board of education. Three candidates are incumbents. Brian T. Carson Carson was elected in December to fill board member Heath Watkins’ position after he resigned. After what Carson described as a successful year on the board, he hopes to complete Watkins’ term, […]
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Students face felonies for bomb threats
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Three Richland County juveniles face felony charges after a series of bomb threats this week. All three students have denied the charges. According to Richland County Prosecutor Bambi Couch Page, the juveniles could be charged with second- or third-degree felonies. Punishment could include a sentence to the Department of Youth Services until […]