GALION — Galion police are searching for a man who robbed the Duke and Duchess gas station, 745 Harding Way West, on Sunday. According to reports, the suspect entered the business and demanded money shortly after noon Sunday, making off with an undisclosed amount. There were no injuries. “The guy was wearing a hoodie and […]
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Mansfield police and FBI seek information in Richland Bank robbery
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Employees at Richland Bank on Cook Road returned to work Tuesday morning a little shaken but unharmed after a robbery at the 460 W. Cook Road location. Two subjects entered the parking lot in a Saturn four door, burgundy in color vehicle with no front plate. According to Lt. Rob Skropits from the […]
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Shelby’s financial future uncertain despite many debated solutions
SHELBY, Ohio–During their meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, Shelby City Council passed an ordinance designed to reduce the tax credit allowed for income tax paid to other municipalities – the latest of many proposed measures in the past year to increase the city’s General Fund. Currently, Shelby residents who live and work inside the city […]
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Rear admiral responds to reporters’ questions, and one young girl’s
Pentagon Press Sec. Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby opened a December 12 press briefing up to questions. The questions he fielded were largely about the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the fight for Mosul, Navy warships, and timelines….well, until near the end of the questions. Then he got an entirely different […]
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Attorney General DeWine offers year-end charitable giving tips
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the holiday season inspires giving, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine offered charitable giving tips for Ohioans who will donate to charity this holiday season. “We encourage Ohioans to give generously to their favorite charities, and we know that many will do so,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We also want to make […]
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OIU agents offer reminders to bars, restaurants and party hosts this holiday season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As the holiday parties get into full swing, agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) would like to remind bars, restaurants and party hosts to keep their guests’ safety in mind. “If the permit holders and party hosts follow these reminders, they are contributing to making this holiday season safer for everyone,” […]
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State Rep. Mark Romanchuk announces passage of Tax Holiday Legislation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) recently announced the passage of Senate Bill 243, which creates a three-day sales tax holiday for 2015. The bill establishes Aug. 7, 8 and 9 next year as a three-day sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies, and instructional materials. According to public research by the University […]
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Shelby’s police force feels the strain of a shrinking General Fund
SHELBY, Ohio – There is a symbol in law enforcement known as the “thin blue line,” representing the law enforcement officers who stand between the public and the criminals. In the city of Shelby, that thin blue line is particularly slim as the Shelby Police Department continues to make cuts to accommodate a diminishing General […]
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The Richland County Foundation approves $340,000 in grants
The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling close to $340,000 during its December board meeting. Grants were awarded from donor-advised and donor-designated funds at the suggestion of the donors. Field of interest and community funds were awarded to the following organizations: Community Action Capable Youth, Bullying Prevention Program; Cousteau Society, Annual Fund; Culliver […]
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Salvation Army red kettles need a boost to maintain community services
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Families and individuals across Mansfield can always look to The Salvation Army for assistance and support. This holiday season however, The Salvation Army of Mansfield is in need of your help. Red Kettle giving this year is down. The Salvation Army is relying on generous community donors to give 130 thousand dollars […]