LES CAYES, Haiti – Maxon Clersaint is in the business of spreading hope to his people in Haiti. In fact, some would say he’s a proprietor of hope. Haiti seems to run low on it, and perhaps has for many years, so his abundance stands out. He believes that his home country can – and […]
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LSM spreads hope in Haiti, the “Republic of NGOs”
LES CAYES, Haiti – It’s dark, early in the morning; the only life stirring is the roosters and chirping insects. Before the sun rises, the market starts to come to life – the place where people hope to earn enough money for food for the day. Moms and dads don’t make promises to their little […]
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Nine-year-old Galion boy buys toys for children in hospital
GALION, Ohio – Dylan Britt thought of a better idea when his mom instructed him to pick up his toys in his room. The 9-year-old suggested selling them in a garage sale to raise money for children in the hospital instead. Moved by this idea, his parents, Jodie and Shawn Britt, along with his two […]
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Richland County group travels to Haiti with a mission
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Richland County has a connection with Haiti through “Homes of Hope.” The relationship continues this week as local residents return to further their efforts to make a difference. Two years ago, Mansfield resident Marsha Milliron-DeVito took a trip to Welsh, Haiti that would steer her – and some other area residents – […]
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Richland County: What do the numbers say about us?
The new year’s first full month is behind us, and although life and business seems to slow down after the Christmas season, vital statistics do not stay static. As we look ahead to the years to come, let’s take a look at some of the numbers that define our county. They might surprise us, or […]
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Winning ‘Mega Millions’ ticket still unclaimed
GALION, Ohio – Someone is holding a winning ticket that could make them a millionaire. The ticket could be as close by as Richland County or in Galion, where it was sold. The East Side Carry Out on 1217 Harding Way East in Galion sold a winning “Mega Millions” lottery ticket. The winner has yet to […]
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Diego & Emily: A story of a love that conquered the challenges
Diego and Emily Santamaria’s story is a story of how love overcame challenges for a local couple. Their story began in August 2009 when Emily spent some time in Costa Rica for her studies to become a Spanish teacher. She met Diego and they became friends. In December of 2009 they exchanged numbers, emails, addresses […]
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Crawford County to increase fees for solid waste management
BUCYRUS, Ohio – After a long discussion Wednesday evening, the Crawford County Solid Waste District Policy Committee decided on a plan that will increase solid waste tier fees for Crawford county and surrounding communities. The proposal meets the requirement for the district’s renewal of a five-year plan. “I don’t think we have an option other […]
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A 30 Day Water Challenge: How it worked for my wife and me
When my wife Caitlin recently suggested I read an article about the benefits of drinking more water – a loving hint – I could not shrug it off. I don’t drink nearly enough. I’ve long heard about the many benefits of healthy water intake and I decided that this year was the year I was […]