(UPDATED at 12:30 a.m.) MANSFIELD, Ohio — The smoke has cleared in an emotional debate, and Ohio and Richland County spoke emphatically at Tuesday’s election. There will be no legalized marijuana in the state this election cycle. “Tonight’s vote is a resounding statement that Ohioans do not support the enshrinement of marijuana cartels in Ohio’s […]
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LIVE: Mansfield and Richland County Election Tracker
10 p.m. (UNOFFICIAL FINAL RESULTS) Mansfield mayor Tim Theaker is projected to retain his seat, according to the Richland County Board of Elections. “The totals being released are all the precincts, but we still need to count the paper ballots from the polls (less than 50) and the write-ins,” said Paulette Hankins, Richland County Director […]
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LIVE: Galion and Crawford County Election Tracker
9:15 p.m. As the polls close, GalionLive staff has set up shop and is awaiting the vote count. We will be tracking results and posting them here as they come in. Check back here or refresh this page for all your updates on votes in Galion and Crawford County. For full results on all races […]
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Bellville voters to consider street levy on Nov. 3
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Bellville residents will vote on a 4 mil replacement street levy on Nov 3. Officials say the levy will provide income to maintain streets and alleys in Bellville. “It is not a new tax,” said Fiscal Officer Brigette Gatton, “but it is a replacement levy and not a renewal levy.” Gatton said […]
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Four positions contested in Shelby govt.
SHELBY, Ohio – Eight Shelby residents are vying for four spots in Shelby government on the Nov. 3 ballot. Three council seats and the finance director’s chair are all in play. A “Meet the Candidates” night on Oct. 12, hosted by the Shelby FOP Lodge 180 and the Shelby High School government class, produced the […]
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Nov. 2 deadline to vote absentee/early in General Election
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The deadline to vote absentee/early in person is Monday Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Voters may vote early/absentee at the board office located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 101. Please use the building entrance at the rear of the Longview Center in the lower level parking lot at the southwest door. […]
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Law director’s debate slated for Oct. 29
MANSFIELD, Ohio — A Mansfield Law Director’s Debate will take place on Oct. 29 2015 from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Community Room at the main branch of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. Attorney Dave Remy, past Law Director for the City of Mansfield, is challenging incumbent Law Director John Spon. The event will be moderated […]
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2 candidates run for Galion’s treasurer position
GALION, Ohio — Two candidates are running for Galion’s open treasurer’s seat while treasurer Paula Durbin seeks an at-large seat on Galion city council. Here’s a closer look at the two candidates vying for the position: William Comerford Comerford, a Galion resident since 2003, said he is ready to become more involved with the community […]
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Four Galion BOE candidates share reasons for running
GALION, Ohio — Four candidates are running for four seats on the school’s board of education. Three candidates are incumbents. Brian T. Carson Carson was elected in December to fill board member Heath Watkins’ position after he resigned. After what Carson described as a successful year on the board, he hopes to complete Watkins’ term, […]
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2 vying for Galion’s 3rd ward city council seat
GALION, Ohio — Current council member for Galion’s third ward Mike Richart is running for his second term and is opposed by Jim Hedges. Jim Hedges “I sincerely want to make a difference. I’m not just talking about making a difference, I want to make a difference,” said Hedges. The lifelong Galion resident who received […]