MANSFIELD — One of Grant Milliron‘s longtime goals was to support housing for veterans. The charitable organization that carries his name is now doing just that, two years after his death at age 88. The Milliron Foundation purchased the former Century Link building at 665 Lexington Ave. last week, planning to convert it into an apartment […]
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‘We’ve got a new home’: Plymouth Fire Dept. breaks ground on new station
Plymouth officials, along with Karl Milliron and Simonson Construction, broke ground on Plymouth Fire Department’s new station Thursday.
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Milliron Foundation, Plymouth partnering for new fire station
Plymouth Mayor Cassaundra Fryman said the Milliron Foundation is gifting $2.8 million toward the new station — estimated to cost around $3.4 million.
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Shelby preschoolers tour Strauch Agriscience Center
Shelby High School’s FFA chapter welcomed groups from Little Whippet Preschool for a tour of the district’s agriscience center Monday.
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Rent Smart: housing authority looks to add tenant training
MANSFIELD — Finding a place to rent is hard enough. For tenants who receive government assistance, it can be even more challenging. Section 8 voucher holders may face stigmas from landlords who don’t want to deal with a government agency or fear tenants won’t hold up their end of the bargain. That’s why Steve Andrews, […]
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Magnitude of Grant Milliron felt Wednesday at Shelby High School
SHELBY — The magnitude of Grant Milliron’s impact was felt throughout the halls of Shelby High School on Wednesday. A long line of family, friends and community members filled the hallways, admiring tables full of pictures and memories of Milliron. Floral arrangements sent by friends and local businesses lined the hall to the school’s performing […]
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Grant Milliron
Grant E. Milliron left his earthly home and ascended to the throne to eternally be with his beloved Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 8:50 AM due to heart failure. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary, and his son, Mark. On February 28, 1935, Grant E. Milliron was […]
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Shelby business icon Grant Milliron dies at 88
SHELBY — Shelby philanthropist and businessman Grant Milliron, 88, died Wednesday morning, leaving a strong legacy via the impact he made throughout Richland County. Born in Mansfield on Feb. 28, 1935, Milliron spent his whole life in Richland County. “An entirely unexpected pall of grief has fallen upon our fair City,” said Shelby Mayor Steve […]