GALION – Three individuals, including Galion’s treasurer, spoke at Galion City Council to express concerns for operations within city government. Council members responded suggesting there were other venues for addressing concerns. In other business, council discussed a contract with Med-Flight, the health department budget, and an OCGS grant. In her remarks, Galion Treasurer Paula Durbin […]
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Richland County Foundation supports nonprofit agencies with a new initiative
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved $96,450 to establish a nonprofit capacity building and support program to serve as an informational resource and act as a catalyst to encourage stronger collaboration in the community during its October meeting. The new initiative was named the Osborne Meese Academy to honor the Foundation’s […]
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Friendly House to host annual Steak Fry Event
The Mansfield Friendly House’s annual Steak Fry event will take place on Saturday, October 18. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. at Hidden Hollow Camp on 5127 Possum Run Rd., Bellville with a dinner following at 6:30 p.m. Mansfield’s Friendly House is a longtime non-profit organization that promotes education, healthy choices and exercise. The organization […]
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National Defense Authorization Act a concern for local leaders
A new fiscal year for the Department of Defense technically began Oct. 1; however, Congress has yet to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2015. This act is critical, especially in the eyes of Col. Gary McCue, commander of the 179th Airlift Wing; Rich Green, leader of the Mansfield Military Affairs […]
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Crestline considers four nominees to replace council member
Crestline Village Council went into executive session to consider four applications for council seat to replace Councilwoman Stacy Wampler who resigned last week due to moving out of town. After executive session, council had not chosen a replacement. They have until Nov. 1 to select a new member of council. With Halloween approaching, Mayor David […]
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Candidates for state representative talk about the economy and workforce development
The Richland Source team spent time recently speaking with six local candidates about their goals for three offices on the Nov. 4 ballot. Team members spoke with Don Bryant, Marilyn John, Phil Naumoff, Brent Robinson, Mark Romanchuk, and Phillip Scott. This begins a three part series introducing their video interviews. Today we present the candidates […]
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Car and bike show benefits humane society
Tails wagged and engines roared at the second annual Federated Auto Parts Car and Bike Show on Sunday afternoon at Federated Auto Parts. One hundred percent of the event proceeds were donated to the Humane Society of Richland County. Dan Devault, Federated Auto Parts employee and volunteer with the humane society, described the show as […]
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Absentee ballots out, three big issues for Crawford County
Editor’s note: Story corrected to note that the Crestline levy is for Crestline Schools and Robert “Rob” Neff are candidates for Crawford County Common Pleas Court judge. CRAWFORD COUNTY – Ruth Leuthold, director for the Crawford County Board of Elections, noted the big issues facing voters and said the absentee hours have changed statewide. Those hours are […]
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Rep. Romanchuk to speak at Chamber luncheon Oct. 23
Chamber members are invited to a Richland Area Chamber of Commerce member luncheon with State Rep. Mark Romanchuk on Thursday, Oct. 23 at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, 890 W. Fourth St., Mansfield. The cost to attend is $18 for Chamber members. The luncheon, catered by Ed Pickens’ Café on Main, will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the program will […]
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NLLEA awards OIU with Agency of the Year
LOUISVILLE, KY — The National Liquor Law Enforcement Association (NLLEA) presented the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) with the NLLEA Liquor Law Enforcement Public Safety Agency of Year Award. NLLEA also honored OIU Assistant Agent-in-Charge (AAIC) Robert Boldin with NLLEA Liquor Law Enforcement Agent of the Year award. “The NLLEA […]