Prefacing the City of Galion’s council meeting Tuesday evening, Sen. Dave Burke met with area residents and officials at the Galion City Government Building to share the latest updates from the Ohio Senate and provide feedback to citizens’ questions and concerns. Burke opened the meeting by addressing the economic improvement Ohio has witnessed over the […]
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24 officers receive the Ace or Criminal Patrol Awards
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced the recipients of their 2014 2nd Quarter Ace and Criminal Patrol Awards. The recipients were honored with the Ace Award or Criminal Patrol Award at a ceremony held at the Patrol’s Training Academy on Aug. 26 by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent. Troopers are continually looking […]
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Mansfield police respond to robbery and abduction
The Mansfield Division of Police responded to an Aggravated Robbery/ Abduction on Aug. 23 at a residence on Leppo Lane in Mansfield. Two victims were assaulted and one of the victims was robbed and abducted in a vehicle and dropped off in the Bellville area. The Mansfield Division of Police Major Crimes Unit followed up […]
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Butler Village Council presented with American flag by Butler Lioness Club
Butler Village Council held their regular meeting Monday evening wherein they discussed Halloween plans as well as accepted a gift from the Butler Lioness Club. The Butler Lioness Club presented the village of Butler with a new American flag during the regular council meeting Monday evening. “They do great things for the community,” said Butler […]
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Lynne Cheney to speak at AU Ashbrook Center event
ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University is sponsoring “An Evening with Lynne Cheney,” New York Times best-selling author, who will speak about her newest book, “James Madison: A Life Reconsidered.” The event, celebrating Constitution Day, will be held on Sept. 15 in Myers Convocation Center on the Ashland University campus. Dinner will begin at […]
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Golfers, sponsors needed for Citizens for Children Services scramble event
Citizens for Children Services is seeking golfers, hole sponsors and corporate sponsors for its 2014 “Fore Our Kids Golf Classic” coming up Friday, Sept. 19, at the Pebble Creek Golf Club near Lexington. The cost to play in the scramble event is $300 for a four-member team or $75 for an individual. The cost includes […]
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Preservation society plans to rehabilitate Annadale Avenue property
After acquiring the property at 417 Annadale Ave., The Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society plans to rehabilitate the run-down building to serve ghost hunt visitors. The property was among the tax delinquent buildings considered by the Richland County Land Reutilization Corporation for acquisition, demolition, and resale. During a July meeting with the reutilization corporation, Ed Meehan, director […]
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Ohio Green Party unveils 2014 platform, makes case for third party
The Ohio Green Party hosted an informal meeting at Relax, It’s Just Coffee on Saturday night. In this next election cycle they will be the only identified minority party on the ballot, a status made possible by a court ruling in 2010. This status is tenuous however, as the party must garner two percent of the […]
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Cub Scouts to hold sign-up nights through early October
Cub Scouting is a time to enjoy America’s foremost youth program for boys. The Heartland of Ohio Council will hold sign-up nights from late August through early October. Designed for boys ages 7 to 10, Cub Scouting combines outdoor activities, sports, academics, and more in a fun and exciting program that helps families teach ideals […]
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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge raises money and awareness
The Ice Bucket Challenge has become a social media phenomenon based on a campaign started by the ALS Association to raise funds and awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Richland Source participated in the challenge on Tuesday, Aug. 19. As part of the challenge, participants are recommended to […]