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Faith leaders bring report to Madison Township Trustees: “Cannabis does not make dollars and sense” (VIDEO)

MADISON TOWNSHIP — Earlier this month, several businessmen proposed a brick and mortar ‘medical’ and recreational marijuana facility in Madison Township with hopes of beginning the process this coming June. While representatives of Backroad Wellness claim their business will generate tax revenue for the township, some faith leaders believe the

Nativity scene adorns decorative holiday display in Mansfield

MANSFIELD — After a dark year in 2020, the downtown is a little brighter for Christmas. The city has added to its holiday light display in Central Park, and people are talking. As one pastor points out, it is still important to keep the message of Christ on the public

Local National Day of Prayer observances will be online and running (VIDEO)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — The National Day of Prayer (NDOP) is this Thursday, May 7th and several area observances will be taking place that day using unorthodox methods. Due to COVID-19 related concerns, several area observances will be taking place both live and virtually. The Galion Area Ministerial Association (GAMA)

Madison clergy furnish school classrooms with “In GOD We Trust” posters (VIDEO)

MADISON TOWNSHIP — One school district at a time, framed depictions of the national and state mottoes are going on display in classrooms throughout North Central Ohio. This month Madison Local Schools became the most recent recipient of the displays given by two local clergymen. Pastor Robert Kurtz of Mansfield

Leaders applaud landmark Supreme Court decision preserving Peace Cross Memorial (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — Ohio faith leaders are applauding the recent Supreme Court decision preserving the Bladensburg Peace Cross in Maryland by a convincing 7-2 margin. One pastor who has a twenty-five foot cross at his church beside state highway believes this Supreme Court decision could help the judicial system to get