GALION — Galion High School has announced that senior Luke Tinnermeier has been honored with the Crawford County 2024 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award. Luke’s exceptional academic achievements and exemplary character have earned him this esteemed recognition. The awards program, named in honor of Ohio’s 31st State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Franklin B. Walter, was […]
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Flood watch issued for Richland, Ashland and Crawford counties until 11 p.m.
A flood watch is in effect until Tuesday at 11 p.m. in a north central Ohio area that includes Richland, Ashland and Crawford counties, according to the National Weather Service office in Cleveland. Multiple rounds of showers and storms will move across the area through this evening, according to the NWS. Total rainfall amounts through […]
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United Way of North Central Ohio selects chief development officer
CRAWFORD COUNTY — United Way of North Central Ohio has selected Angie Voll as its new chief development officer. UWNCO serves Crawford, Marion and Wyandot counties Voll assumed the role on March 4 and will lead the organization’s development and growth efforts, creating an integrated team dedicated to generating, growing, and sustaining corporate and individual […]
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OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital picks lead physician to head heart and vascular practice
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital has selected Dr. Jennifer Dickerson as the lead physician of its heart and vascular team. She has already started in her new role, which will allow for a transition period with Dr. Gregory Eaton, who’s retiring in June. An Ohio native, Dickerson returned to the Buckeye State after completing her […]
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14 local students honored at 2024 Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Program
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center recognized 14 senior students from client school districts for their academic success and school and community service at the annual Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Award Program on March 12. Three students were awarded $500 scholarships each based on their school grades, test scores, activities and an essay detailing the […]
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Auditor declares Crestline school district as ‘Unauditable’
COLUMBUS – The Crestline Exempted Village School District in Crawford County has been declared “unauditable” for the periods ended July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, due to inadequate financial statements and records to complete an audit. The Auditor of State’s Office informed District Treasurer Alina Nemec […]
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Perrysville man faces nearly 200 years behind bars
A Richland County grand jury has indicted Jareth Vance on 42 charges, most relating to a Feb. 11 incident at Landings Court in Ontario.
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Crestline residents rally support for local Amtrak station
CRESTLINE — The village hosted a session on its next steps toward bringing passenger rail service to town, led by All Aboard Ohio.
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Wilson, Thomas seek to represent Ohio’s 4th Congressional District
Democrats Tamie Wilson and Steve Thomas, both from Delaware, are seeking to represent Ohio’s 4th Congressional District in Washington, D.C.
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Highland 8th grader wins Tri-County Spelling Bee
MANSFIELD – The spelling bee season concluded with the Tri-County championship held on Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. Contestants battled for eight rounds before Nevin Zerby, an 8th grader from Highland Local Schools, was declared the champion by spelling the championship word “kelpies.” Owen Doan, a 7th grader from Mansfield City […]