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New flag at Hawkins Corner honors veterans, displays patriotic pride
ONTARIO, Ohio — After months of fundraising, the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Foundation was prepared to reveal its recently installed flag pole to the public on Thursday and hold a flag dedication ceremony that afternoon. The ceremony, which was held outside the Area Agency on Aging facility at Hawkins Corner, drew several […]
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Municipal treatment court graduates celebrate sobriety
MANSFIELD, Ohio — One year and 21 days – that’s how long former heroin-user Ashley Cole has been clean. The Mansfield native said she’s programmed her phone to give her daily reminders of the progress she’s made, which came about largely through participation in the Mansfield Municipal Court’s Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court. Treatment court […]
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NFIB/Ohio opposes marijuana legalization issue
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Much debate has surfaced over Issue 3–the initiative that would legalize marijuana and personal use marijuana for adults older than 21. While some are in favor of the proposal, others like the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) of Ohio are against it. NFIB/Ohio is a small business association, seeking to promote […]
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Historic preservation commission presents preservation plan
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mansfield Historic Preservation Commission’s updated preservation plan was presented Tuesday evening during the Preservation Pop-up Plan Review at the Phoenix Brewing Company. “It’s fitting that we’re in this space [the Phoenix] because we’re talking about historic preservation,” said commission member Dan Seckel as the meeting began. In attendance were other commission […]
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Ontario graduate’s art to be displayed at solo exhibition
CLEARWATER, Florida — Works of art created by Ontario graduate Carrie Smith will be on display during the opening of her solo exhibition titled “The Sun Still Rises” at Gallery 1356 on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6-9 p.m. at 1356 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater. This is Smith’s second solo exhibition, having previously participated in […]
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Pre-Civil War house moves from Mifflin to Mansfield
MIFFLIN, Ohio — Log by log, a house in the Village of Mifflin on state Route 603 was dismantled by local volunteers and Purdy Construction workers on Friday. The logs will be stored at the Richland County Fairgrounds for the winter and then moved to South Park in Mansfield, where they will be used for […]
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Mirror Mirror Salon opens in Galion
GALION, Ohio — A new salon by the name Mirror Mirror Salon opened its doors for business Thursday. Located at 602 B Harding Way West, the salon served as a gathering place Thursday morning for several local officials who welcomed the new business to the area during a ribbon cutting ceremony. Salon owner Katie Adams […]
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Traveling “Eyes of Freedom” memorial honors Galion grad
GALION, Ohio — Mike Strahle said it’s been a long time coming to have “The Eyes of Freedom” exhibit showcased in the hometown of 1995 Galion graduate, Kendall Ivy II. Strahle, who’s the director of The Eyes of Freedom, said he and his crew travel across the country to display the exhibit, which features life-size […]