MANSFIELD — Sen. Larry Obhof (R) shared his understanding of the upcoming marijuana ballot issues 2 and 3 on Friday at the Regional Manufacturing Coalition. Obhof was a special guest to RMC’s quarterly meeting, which took place at Gorman-Rupp in Mansfield. Obhof spoke specifically on how business owners may be affected should marijuana be legalized if […]
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Galion Board of Education hears update on plysical education, approves D.C. trip
GALION, Ohio — Galion’s Learning Readiness Physical Education program raised some eyebrows at Thursday evening’s regular board of education meeting. Intermediate and Primary PE teacher Matt Tyrrell presented the board with a status update on the newly implemented program, which is currently undergoing a trial session for all Galion fifth grade classes. “We wanted to […]
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Schools visit Wayne’s Country Market for fall activities
MANSFIELD, Ohio — St. Peter’s Montessori Pre-school/Kindergarten was just one of five school groups to visit Wayne’s Country Market to enjoy fall activities on Wednesday. Wayne’s Country Market invited schools from Richland County to participate in the market’s activities that include a haystack maze, a zip-line, two slides, apple cider pressing and sorting, and milking […]
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25 women-owned businesses gather at first Mid-Ohio showcase
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Small Business Development Center corralled 25 women for their first annual Mid-Ohio Women’s Business Showcase on Wednesday. The showcase, held at the Renaissance Theatre was designed to help women who own businesses in the area to network and connect with other women business owners, explained SBDC Director Michalina Lacy. “We hope […]
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No injuries in one-vehicle crash
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Eastbound traffic on State Route 30 became clogged Wednesday when a truck’s trailer crashed into the truck near the Trimble Road exit. Mansfield Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 1:45 p.m. According to Officer Matt Davis, Kevin M. Studer, 63, drove off the road because he realized he would not […]
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Galion City Council discusses PIO position, concerns raised
GALION, Ohio — During Tuesday’s regular city council meeting, council member Susan Bean spoke out against hiring a Public Information Officer — a position that, according to Mayor Tom O’Leary, is highly needed. “I think this is something that is not needed in a town this size,” said Bean. She said the need exists for […]
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Galion splash park on hold until 2016
GALION, Ohio — The Ohio Health Department approved the newly constructed East Park splash attraction on Tuesday, Oct. 6, turning over further responsibilities to the Galion City Health Department. Despite the approval, the splash park is still on hold. GCHD Environmental Health Director Stephanie Zmuda said there are issues remaining before opening the grounds to […]
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Richland Academy class welcomes Japanese youth
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Richland Academy School of Excellence’s eighth grade class had a special visit on Thursday as they welcomed 26 students from Tamura, Japan into their classroom. The Japanese students are part of Mansfield’s Sister City Association, coordinated by Ann Brown — a Polish woman who recognizes the importance of immersion in different […]
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The Pawpaw fruit: Ohio’s native fruit
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Eric Larson has spent the majority of his life learning about plants and landscape designs. But he wasn’t introduced to the Pawpaw, a fruit native to Ohio, until he was in his late 30s. Many in the Buckeye state are not familiar with this tropical look-alike tree with fruit that tastes like […]
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Galion Fire Department visits elementary school, instills fire safety
GALION, Ohio — Elementary school children are naturally focused on firemen, their bright helmets, loads of equipment, and shiny red trucks. All those items were part of the Galion Fire Department’s program on Thursday when they visited youngsters as part of the National Fire Protection Association’s week of fire prevention. Firemen visited kindergarten through second-grade […]