GALION, Ohio – A public meeting will be held on Monday, June 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall, Peace Lutheran Church located on 123 W. Walnut Street, Galion to gather community input to develop a vision for the future of the Galion Big Four Depot. City Consultant Wendy Zucal, who […]
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“The Black Cyclone” returns to Richland County
SHELBY, Ohio – The Shelby Community Improvement Corporation, the City of Shelby and local playwright Jim Stoner will present “The Black Cyclone,” a historical drama, which tells the story of Charles Follis, the first black professional football player in America. This little known story, which largely took place between Wooster and Shelby, and is substantiated […]
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Earl S. Miller
Earl S. Miller, 84, of Galion died Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Galion Pointe. Born December 31, 1930 in Ashland, he was the son of the late Berness and Marguerite (Hoover) Miller. Earl worked many years as a yardman for the railroad and repaired lawn mowers for a hobby. He is survived by sisters, Bonnie […]
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Theodore “Ted” Muntan
Theodore Muntan, 93, of Mansfield died Saturday, May 23, 2015. Ted was born on May 20, 1922, in Massillon, Ohio, to Theodore and Patricia Muntan, who came to the States from Romania. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School and worked at Mansfield Tire & Rubber Company for 37 years before retiring about 2 years […]
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Adam James Bailey
Adam James Bailey, 26, of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Adam was born on July 20, 1988 in Shelby, to James “Kevin” and Lisa (Johnson) Bailey. He was a nature lover and enjoyed hiking at Mohican State Park. He loved his photography, music, and his […]
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Raymond N. Stevens
Raymond N. Stevens, age 87 of Galion passed away Tuesday morning, May 26, 2015 at Galion Pointe in Galion. He was born May 29, 1927, in Crawford County, and was the son of Cecil and Lottie (Steigerwald) Stevens. Raymond married Edith “Edie” (Balliett) Stevens on January 2, 1975 and she survives. He proudly served in […]
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Kenneth W. DeVinney
Kenneth W. DeVinney, 57, of Perrysville, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2015 following a four year battle with cancer. Born July 1, 1957 in Mansfield, he was the son of Gillis Aaron and Margaret (Kelly) DeVinney. Kenneth was a 1975 graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School and later earned his […]
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Student musicians perform at school and with symphony
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Richland County boasts many talented instrumental music students who spend many hours playing and practicing individually and learning to play as a group with a conductor. Two particular area groups include the Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings, conducted by Matt Domka and the Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra, conducted by Randy Heidlebaugh. Presented here are two […]
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Amy Graham selected as Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month
GALION, Ohio – Galion Middle School teacher Amy Graham was selected as the Ohio Lottery Teacher of the Month for April 2015. Graham teaches technology applications. The educational recognition programs sponsored by the Ohio Lottery provide opportunities to recognize the outstanding classroom achievements of students and teachers. Graham’s nomination, and subsequent selection, was based on […]