Who’s got the button? Roberta Klaus talks button collecting with Bellville-Jefferson Township Historical Society members

Who’s got the button? Roberta Klaus talks button collecting with Bellville-Jefferson Township Historical Society members

BELLVILLE — Roberta Klaus, speaker for the last Bellville-Jefferson Township Historical Society meeting, began collecting buttons about 15 years...

October 27th, 2019 |  


Warming up to the Big Four: First Fall Festival at the depot deemed a success

Warming up to the Big Four: First Fall Festival at the depot deemed a success

GALION — Although it was a little chilly on Saturday, the first annual Galion’s Big Four Depot Fall Festival was deemed a success by direc...

October 15th, 2019 |  


History comes alive at Bellville Cemetery

History comes alive at Bellville Cemetery

BELLVILLE — Voices from the past were heard once again at Bellville Cemetery on Saturday. The second annual cemetery walk, a partnership between ...

October 6th, 2019 updated: October 6th, 2019. |  



Galion Youth Cheer program growing

Galion Youth Cheer program growing

GALION — The Galion Youth Cheer (GYC) Program has come full circle. Girls who used to cheer in the program are now coming back to help GYC conti...

September 12th, 2019 updated: September 12th, 2019. |  


Column: Rough times in Zimbabwe

Column: Rough times in Zimbabwe

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe – I have been out, working 12-hour days as a volunteer for CNFA. Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture is a United States ...

September 11th, 2019 |  


80 years young, still going strong: Carter Electric employees wish coworker a happy birthday

80 years young, still going strong: Carter Electric employees wish coworker a happy birthday

GALION — A beloved worker at Carter Electric was celebrated not only on his hard work and dedication to the company, but also for his 80th birth...

August 27th, 2019 |  


Jared Mansfield chapter attends Fall Fun Fair

Jared Mansfield chapter attends Fall Fun Fair

COLUMBUS — The Jared Mansfield Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution attended the OSDAR Fall Fun Fair on Aug. 17 at the Columbus Airport Marr...

August 27th, 2019 updated: August 27th, 2019. |  


Get your pet a bath, haircut at Galion Shampooch

Get your pet a bath, haircut at Galion Shampooch

GALION — Furry friends looking to get a little pampering and TLC can stop their search. A new pet grooming business recently opened in Galion.Ga...

August 24th, 2019 |  


Column: Those second sunsets are wonderful

Column: Those second sunsets are wonderful

I spent the last couple weeks visiting my parents. I’ve been lucky in the parent department. It’s fashionable to recall some pivotal incident t...

August 22nd, 2019 updated: August 24th, 2019. |  


Appalachian Trail still beckons for Bellville’s Mikey Brenkus

Appalachian Trail still beckons for Bellville’s Mikey Brenkus

CLEAR FORK VALLEY – The goal of a former Bellville resident to hike all the miles of the Appalachian Trail is still beckoning to him. Mikey Brenk...

August 7th, 2019 updated: August 7th, 2019. |