The first significant snow of the season has hit Ohio, and State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to remind Ohioans that that there is increased risk for home fires when the weather turns bad. However, many of these fires are preventable and citizens can reduce their risks of becoming a fire casualty by identifying potential […]
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Cause still unknown in Galion fire that claimed three lives
The cause of a trailer fire at 354 Second Avenue in Galion remains under investigation by the Galion Fire Department, in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal’s office. The fire claimed the lives of its three residents: 25-year-old Jordan Stewart, 5-year-old Conner Stewart, and 3-year-old Elizabeth Stewart. An official report from the Galion Fire Department […]
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Trailer fire in Galion results in three fatalities
Galion Fire Chief Phil Jackson issued a press release Tuesday night regarding a tragic fire in Galion. The Galion Fire Department was dispatched at 5:52 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov 18. A mobile home was on fire at 354 Second Avenue, Galion. Upon arrival at 5:56 p.m., crews found a fully engulfed structure where three reported […]
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City Garden Café donates tips
Mansfield – Some individuals and families supported by Richland Newhope will benefit from $715 in tip money collected over the past 10 months at the City Garden Café in the Mansfield Municipal Building. Operated by Richland Newhope Industries, Inc. (RNI) in partnership with the city of Mansfield, the City Garden Café opened in late January. […]
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Galion’s Portland Way bridge is open
GALION – The bridge project on state Route 598 in Galion at Portland Way is completed and the bridge is open to traffic. According to Mayor Tom O’Leary the bridge finished a little ahead of schedule on Friday, Nov. 14, prior to the Monday, Nov. 17 deadline. O’Leary said the timing of the bridge project […]
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Mansfield/Richland Public Library conducts survey, use results
The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library has decided to update their strategic plan, which could mean an expansion of the library’s services to the community or a shift in services to better fit the times. To help this process along, the board conducted research through a survey designed to explore the community’s perspective on the public […]
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Be prepared with propane for the upcoming winter
The harsh winter months of the past year brought with them a shortage of propane throughout the region. This year, though the forecast does not call for such a severe winter, Richland County residents should be prepared in their propane supply. Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Mike Bailey explained the propane shortage of last winter […]
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Bridget McDaniel named to Federal Military Jobs Commission
State Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) recently announced the appointment of Bridget T. McDaniel of Richland County, Ohio to serve as a member of the Federal Military Jobs Commission. The commission is charged with developing and maintaining an ongoing strategy for retaining federal military agencies and missions and associated private sector jobs within the State of […]
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Construction employee dies in trenching accident
An employee with Shrock Premier Custom Construction of Loudonville died in a sewer pipe trenching accident on Monday. The incident occurred near the northbound Interstate 71 entrance off state Route 97 in Bellville. Bellville Police Chief Ron Willey said, “We had one male that was trapped below ground and it has now become a recovery […]