BUTLER, Ohio – The village of Butler is starting 2016 with a new mayor and plans for two new schools. Newly-elected mayor Ken Kinley stated the Butler school board voted to build two schools over the next year. One is a rebuild of the elementary school in Butler housing grades kindergarten through fifth, and the […]
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Why is there a murder in my backyard?
MANSFIELD, Ohio — What do the cemetery, Mansfield’s Woodland School, the woods behind the Art Center, Lumberman’s Hill, the Ohio State Reformatory and North Lake Park have in common, other than being places in Mansfield? They all attract murders. Flocks of American crows have earned themselves the collective name of “murder” throughout time. The name […]
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Lexington hopes to maintain steady progress in 2016
LEXINGTON, Ohio – Lexington Mayor Eugene Parkison hopes to maintain the village’s arc of steady progress in 2016. “I’m looking to keep everything in line and maintain the efforts that have been put forth,” he said. He believes the village is at a high point, and the focus is on keeping the wheels on the […]
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Mansfield Senior’s Weeks making waves
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Drew Weeks wants to finish what he started last winter. Mansfield Senior’s junior middle distance ace took a step — or stroke — in the right direction over the weekend, winning a pair of events at the Ohio Cardinal Conference swimming and diving championships at Wooster’s Ellen Shapiro Natatorium. Weeks, the Richland […]
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Galion Law Director had a busy 2015
GALION, Ohio — Galion Law Director Thomas Palmer was busier in 2015 than he was in 2014. According to his annual report, Palmer’s office helped with 1,189 cases in 2015 — an 11 percent increase from 1,074 in 2014. Although those numbers represent a relatively small percentage increase on paper, in reality, Palmer said 2015’s […]
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Raemelton secures its home, and its future
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center has been in operation since the spring of 1995, always at the same location. However, RTEC never owned the property where it operated –not until just recently. Founder Tammie Schluter said the sale was finalized around Christmas time. This is important because it allows the nonprofit to make […]
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Looking for some fun, physical activities to do this winter?
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Temperatures throughout the county have dropped to levels natives are more accustomed to this time of the year. Translation: it’s cold. While that limits people from participating in some outdoor activities, it opens up various opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be possible without the cold and the snow. So, if you’re looking to […]
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Mansfield remembers message of Martin Luther King
MANSFIELD, Ohio – On the eve of the day carrying his name, the city of Mansfield gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Themes of love and acceptance were emphasized repeatedly within the chapel of Oasis of Love C.O.G.I.C. as invited speakers explored the quest for equality in today’s […]
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Galion students salute BOE, welcome new member
GALION, Ohio – Grant Garverick was sworn in as the newest member of the Galion City Schools board of education during Thursday night’s meeting. Re-elected members Brian Carson, Dennis Long and Brian Owens were also sworn in for their new terms. Long was elected as president and Brian Carson as vice president for 2016. Other […]
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Pioneer Preschool earns 5-star rating
SHELBY, Ohio – The state of Ohio has awarded the Pioneer Preschool Program with a 5-Star Rating under the Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) System. The award was given for meeting the quality standards established by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Department of Education. Step Up To Quality is […]