MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health posted new information on Monday about COVID-19 guidelines. “In the new guidelines, we are asking people who tested positive to begin doing contact tracing by proxy,” said Public Health educator Reed Richmond. The guidelines are posted below: Contact Tracing If you tested positive between Nov. 19 and Nov. 24, you […]
November 2020
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Yost among 43 Attorneys General urging Congress to pass extension for CARES Act funding
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has joined a coalition of attorneys general representing 43 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories, urging Congress to extend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economy (CARES) Act funding until the end of 2021. The effort is being led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and […]
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Mansfield City Council to discuss ‘West End Neighborhood Plan’ on Tuesday
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is scheduled Tuesday to discuss legislation expressing “approval and support” for the “West End Neighborhood Plan.” The 21-page plan, created by EDGE Landscape, Architecture, Urban Design and Planning, is the next step in a process that began several years ago to improve an area whose geographic boundaries are generally Marion […]
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Thomas Scott “Tommy” Hull
Thomas Scott “Tommy” Hull, 60, was lifted by the Angels to Heaven Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital following a brief illness. Tommy and his sister, Cathy, who passed away August 17, 2020 in Mansfield, can now be together once more. Both succumbed from COVID-19. Tommy was born August 18, 1960 […]
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Martin “Big Red” Slone
Martin “Big Red” Slone, 61, of Mansfield, passed away at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by his wife and three children on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Martin was born on February 4, 1959 in Willard, Ohio. He was the son of Charles and Glessie (Vanderpool) Slone, who survive him. Marty was a 1977 graduate of […]
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Richland County residents can purchase 2021 dog, kennel licenses online
MANSFIELD — Richland County Auditor, Patrick W. Dropsey and The Richland County Commissioners have instituted the online feature to be able to purchase 2021 Dog license at www.richlandcountyauditor.org. Once you are on the Auditor’s homepage, you will follow the dog application link. Every owner who purchased a dog license in 2020 will receive a renewal […]
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Margaret “Marty” Boals Worden
Margaret “Marty” Boals Worden , 86, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Mansfield Memorial Homes. Born June 20, 1934 in Zanesville, Ohio to John and Alka (Ward) Boals. Marty retired from Therm-O-Disc. She attended McElroy Road Church of God. Marty enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Marty is […]
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Dale William Oswalt
MANSFIELD: Dale William Oswalt, age 92, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, in OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital exactly 10 months since the passing of his wife Beverly. They are now together resting in the Father’s arms. Dale was born October 16, 1928, in Richland County the son of Ralph & Vonnie (Rinehart) Oswalt the 11th of […]
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Marinda Hamilton
Marinda Hamilton, 63, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday evening, November 15, 2020, at her home. She was born February 7, 1957, in Louisa, Kentucky, one of eight children of the late Charlie and Edna (Thompson) Hunt. A feisty, strong willed woman, she could be a bit stubborn and loved to tease others and be teased […]
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Hillsdale High School principal creates “Stress Less Days” to help teachers, students
JEROMESVILLE — Inside a Hillsdale High School classroom last week, two boys competed to see who could hold an object in the air the longest. One hoisted a textbook in the air, and the other daringly held a cup of water above his own head. It wasn’t difficult to lift either, but once they held […]