MANSFIELD — Brian Danals and Andre Cochran came into the Mansfield Fire Department four years apart more than three decades ago. They left Mansfield City Council chambers on Tuesday night with legacies firmly established in their hearts and the sounds of applause in their ears. The two veteran firefighters were honored by local lawmakers for […]
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Galion Police reports July 18
GALION — Galion Police officers filed these reports after activity from July 18, courtesy of Acting Chief Ryan Strange. These reports include offenses and charges. Galion Police Charges Blottery July 18 Galion Police Activity blotter July 18
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Tips to Make Your Back-to-School Shopping Game Plan
(StatePoint) Staying on top of consumer trends can make for a better shopper experience this back-to-school season, helping you land the best deals on the right products at the right time. The results of a new survey from Sensormatic Solutions, a leading retail solutions provider of Johnson Controls, show that despite new shopping options popularized […]
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Mansfield City Council pulls proposed food truck regulations from agenda
MANSFIELD — It probably takes David Kirst longer to make wings at his Chicken Box than it did for Mansfield City Council to pull proposed food truck regulations Tuesday night. The 18-page proposal — written by Deputy Law Director Chris Brown after local lawmakers discussed the concept four months ago — never made it to […]
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Authorities seek 4 fugitives in this week’s listing
MANSFIELD — Fugitives with charges ranging from escape to sexually-related offenses mark this week’s individuals sought by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. What was previously known as Most Wanted has been changed to Fugitives of the Week, at the request of local authorities. Anthony Alexander, 38, is 6-foot, 200 pounds, with brown hair […]
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Galion Schools hosting Mobile Food Pantry event July 25
GALION – The Galion City Schools, in partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, will hold the Crawford County Mobile Drive-Thru Pantry event on the district’s campus on Tuesday, July 25. Second Harvest will be distributing FREE assorted boxes of shelf-stable food, fresh produce, frozen meat, milk, and more from 4 […]
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Richland County commissioners honor adult court probation programs
MANSFIELD — Jason Hoover believes in the mission of the Richland County Drug Court, founded in 1997. “It provides a a service to the community by keeping individuals that have committed a crime out of jail and out of prison,” said Hoover, drug court coordinator for the Richland County Adult Probation Department. “While they’re on […]
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ODOT outlines U.S. 30 road work to impact Richland County traffic starting July 20
MANSFIELD – All outlined work is weather permitting and is subject to change. U.S. Route 30 minor rehabilitation – U.S. 30, from the 5th Ave interchange ramps to just past the Ashland County Line, will have lane closures for pavement repairs. One lane of traffic with a minimum lane width of 12’ will be maintained […]
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Crawford County residents learn How & Why to Run for Public Office
GALION — On Monday, July 17, the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) hosted a free event that was open to the public in the Galion Public Library Community Room entitled ‘How & Why to Run for Public Office – Crawford County Edition.’ The non-partisan program was modeled on a similar program of the Richland […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol enters nationwide “Best Looking Cruiser” contest
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol has entered the 10th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST). Voting for the best-looking cruiser began today, July 17 at 10 a.m. and will end on July 31 at noon. Visit the Patrol’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages and click […]