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Census takers now doing home visits
MOUNT GILEAD — This week, census takers in Ohio have started following up with households that have not yet responded to the 2020 U.S. Census.Th...

OHSAA releases Return to Play guidelines and sport specific recommendations
COLUMBUS — The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has presented the OHSAA with a myriad of challenges. the executive director’s office, with su...

Northmor outlines plan for May 31 graduation
Northmor seniors will have a non-traditional graduation this year. The date and graduation details were released last week by the Northmor school boar...
May 4th, 2020 updated: May 4th, 2020. |

Acton continues stay-at-home order through May 29
COLUMBUS — For those who may have thought Ohio was getting closer to normal during the COVID-19 crisis, think again.Dr. Amy Acton, the stateR...

Governor closes Ohio schools for three weeks
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine closed schools for three weeks in response to the coronavirus pandemic, he announced Thursday afternoon.All sch...

Wildlife Haven fundraiser Feb. 15 in Galion
GALION — Area residents can take in a little wildlife and learn about nature’s animals while helping raise funds for Wildlife Haven during...

Lineups announced for InkCarceration
MANSFIELD — The third annual InkCarceration Music and Tattoo Festival has revealed the daily lineups for its three-day event, scheduled for July...

Local craft beer returning to Galion after 100 Years; 1803 Brewery & Taproom launches beer Jan. 18
GALION — The city’s brewing legacy begins a new chapter this year as the 1803 Brewery & Taproom arrives on the craft beer scene.After ...

Beach retires as president/CEO of First Federal Bank
GALION — First Federal Bank of Ohio has announced the retirement of David Beach and the appointment of Joseph Clime as succeeding president and ...
Bill pondered to give incentives to beginning farmers in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Legislation that would provide tax subsidies for the transfer of farm property and other farm assets from established farmers to begi...