George G. McElligott, 82, of Galion, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 after a long illness. He was born in Chicago, Ilinois on June 11, 1934 to the late Garrett and Anne (Rohac) McElligott. He married his lovely wife, Carolyn D. Duffy, on Nov. 30, 1957 and is survived by her. George grew up in Oak […]
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Donley Ford Drive 4 UR Community to benefit Rotary Club
SHELBY — The Ford Motor Company is collaborating with Donley Ford of Shelby to host a Drive 4 UR Community event to raise funds for Rotary Club of Shelby. Much like the Drive 4 UR School program, Ford Motor Company’s program, Drive 4 UR Community, is designed to help raise much needed funding for area […]
Mary Louise Carpenter
A go-getter: a person who works very hard and who wants very much to succeed. This definition simply begins to capture who Mary was. Not one to sleep in she could be found up early starting her morning with a walk. This is just one of many things that made Mary who she was. Mary […]
Galion announces changes for students when school opens Aug. 24
GALION — The start of the new school year, on Wednesday, Aug. 24, brings about several important changes for students, staff and families. The first change is the Professional Development schedule for staff. The district will be on a two-hour delay starting the third Wednesday of each month. The next change is the start and […]
Richland County Law Enforcement Appreciation Night set for Aug. 23 at O’Charley’s
ONTARIO — Law enforcement representatives from throughout Richland County will converge on O’Charley’s Restaurant in Ontario for an Appreciation Night event from 4 to 9 p.m. In attendance for the event will be the Richland County Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Police Departments from Butler, Bellville, Lexington, Mansfield City, […]
Traffic Report: Ohio 39 reopened, Brickman Ave. closed
MANSFIELD – This week’s road construction report includes notices from the Ohio Department of Transportation and the city of Mansfield. Ohio 39, at Mt. Zion Road, is now open. The road was previously closed for a culvert replacement. In the city, due to water main repairs, it is necessary to close sections of the following […]
SCCA Runoffs back at Mid-Ohio next month, bring $7 million economic impact
LEXINGTON — The Sports Car Club of America will return its Runoffs event to Mid-Ohio next month for the first time since 2005. The 53rd annual National Championships (sponsored by Garmin VIRB) will take place Sept. 19 to 25 will take place at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The Runoffs enjoyed a 12-year run from […]
AU’s Rec center offers limited number of community memberships
ASHLAND – Beginning with the fall 2016 semester, Ashland University’s Recreation Center will offer a limited number of memberships to those in the Ashland area community. “This fall, we will be opening our facility for a limited number of community memberships, which will provide all of the amenities and services which were previously granted only […]
Barbara Jeanne (Male) McGovern
Barbara Jeanne (Male) McGovern, 75, passed away Saturday, Aug. 13 peacefully in her bed with her beloved dog Frey by her side. Barbara was born Sept. 11, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois, to Helene and John Francis Male. Eventually, her family settled in California. She graduated High School in 1957. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in […]
