Nancy E. Banbury, 79, of rural Glenmont, died Thursday, April 16, 2015 in Hospice of North Central Ohio, Ashland following a 15 month illness. Mrs. Banbury was born January 3, 1936 in Danville, the daughter of the late Richard and Thelma (Lower) Durbin. Nancy had lived in the Danville-Glenmont area all of her life and […]
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Mansfield couple facing felony child endangerment charges
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A Mansfield couple is facing child endangerment charges after City Police were contacted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus regarding injuries consistent with possible abuse to a 3-year-old Mansfield girl. John Miller, 24, and Ashley Miller, 23, were charged with Child Endangering, a third-degree felony, after Richland County Children’s Services and officers […]
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Columbia Gas announces public meeting to discuss gas line replacement project
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Mansfield will soon benefit from one of Columbia Gas of Ohio’s natural gas line replacement projects. Over 7,600 feet of natural gas lines will be replaced as Columbia replaces bare steel and cast iron pipe with specially-designed plastic pipes that will serve customers for many years to come. Columbia anticipates completing the […]
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NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick added to Pickle Run lineup
GALION, Ohio – Last week the Pickle Run Planning Committee announced another event for the Pickle Run festival’s lineup. “The Galion Pickle Run is going to be an official host of the NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick,” the group’s Facebook page said. Punt, Pass & Kick is a national skills competition for boys and girls […]
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ODOT weekly construction report for week of April 20
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation has released their weekly update of road closings and delays for the week of April 20. Ashland County State Route 39 State Route 39, between the Richland County line and state Route 95, is closed for the replacement of six culverts. The detour route for westbound […]
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BWC recognizes Richland County employers for excellence in workplace safety
MANSFIELD, Ohio –The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has recognized thirteen Richland County employers for keeping their employees safe on the job. The employers received BWC’s Special Award for Safety during the annual awards ceremony of the Richland County Safety Council, one of more than 80 across the state that serve as partners in […]
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Galion City School District receives Auditor of State award
GALION, Ohio – A recent financial audit of the Galion City School District by the Auditor of State’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Galion City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award. The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon […]
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Tim B. Dotson
Tim B. Dotson, 71, of Mansfield, died Friday, April 17, 2015 at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield. Born February 27, 1944 in Clintwood, VA, he was the son of Clarence and Clemmie (Rose) Dotson. A graduate of Savannah High School, Tim was a proud veteran serving in the Navy two years on active duty and four years […]
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Monica M. Foust
Monica M. Foust, age 87 of Galion passed away Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Elmcroft of Ontario in Mansfield. Born January 30, 1928 in Crestline, she was the daughter of Walter and Marion (Amerman) Harner. She married Lawrence “Larry” Foust on December 31, 1945 and he preceded her on October 10, 2014. She owned […]
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James “Jim” E. Hoffman
“There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t met yet.” This statement was the way Jim Hoffman lived his life. He truly enjoyed the laughter of everyone around him, doing anything to lift the spirit of others. Jim was a very compassionate loving husband and father, who always made his family the center of […]