Ronald “Todd” Burchett passed away Friday, July 3, 2020, at the age of 51. He was born February 6, 1969, in Galion, Ohio. He formerly owned a Sears store and furniture store in Prestonburg, Kentucky. Todd was proud to help his community and enjoyed participating in his church in Kentucky. Family was his top priority […]
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Dolores L. (Weyant) Dyson
Dolores L. (Weyant) Dyson, 88, of Mansfield, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Dolores was born on July 24, 1931 in Gray, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Clarence G. and Rebecca Jane (Nedrow) Weyant. She graduated from Mansfield High School in 1949, and married Howard “Terry” Dyson on March 23, 1951. In […]
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Vouchers available for Senior Farmers’ Market nutrition program in Richland County
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging has announce the expansion of the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) into Richland County. This program helps provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits and vegetables. Participants will receive $50 worth of coupons though the growing season to use at participating farmers’ […]
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Betty Weatherspoon Sorrell Baehrens
Betty Weatherspoon Sorrell Baehrens, 97, of Mansfield died Monday, July 6, 2020. Betty was born September 27, 1922 in Durham County, North Carolina to Theron Oliver “T.O.” Sorrell and Pauline Page Stephens Sorrell. At age 10 she moved to Nelson, NC (“the country”) where she attended Cedar Fork Baptist Church and graduated from Lowes Grove […]
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Spon: Don’t make it easier for Republicans to become charter review commission members
MANSFIELD — Law Director John Spon cautioned Mansfield Charter Review Commission members Tuesday that lowering the required number of petition signatures to run for the non-partisan elected body may invite additional Republican involvement. Currently, anyone seeking election to the commission is required to obtain at least 25 voter signatures if they seek to represent a […]
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Ohio Dept. of Health warns about methanol-based hand sanitizers
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Health is warning consumers about the presence of hand sanitizers that contain unlisted methanol as an ingredient. Methanol is a toxic alcohol that can cause poisoning when absorbed through the skin and blindness or death when swallowed. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there has been […]
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Balderson: Pushing back on proposed reduction of Air Force fleet that could impact 179th
EDITOR’S NOTE: This press release was issued by the office of Congressman Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers are calling for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to provide a long-term fleet management plan for C-130 aircraft, in response to a proposed reduction of the C-130H fleet […]
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Galion Schools launching online academy for new school year
GALION – The Galion City Schools is taking a proactive approach to expand online learning opportunities for its students for the 2020-2021 school year. The district has announced it will launch the Galion Online Academy with the start of the new school year. This option will be available to all Galion students, kindergarten through 12th […]
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It’s time to reset
I spend a lot of time on a computer for my work. I run a digital marketing agency, which requires a lot of time at a computer, and in the time of coronavirus, many things that used to be in person are now via computer. I’m always looking to optimize my workflow on my computer, […]
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Cleveland hotel offers homeless a place to rest during pandemic
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story shared with the Richland Source properties, was a collaboration between Eye on Ohio and The Cleveland Street Chronicle. Vending was suspended in the spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. This story appears in the June/July issue being distributed by badged vendors at the West Side Market and other areas in downtown […]