MANSFIELD ─ Brady Groves said he made some incredible requests of people, sometimes in the last minute, but never got turned down. That is why when the Richland County Foundation president was presented an award, he gave credit to the community. The Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development honored Groves with the Chairman’s Award at […]
March 2021
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Avita Health System first to treat heart-attack patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy
GALION – Avita Health System is the first healthcare organization in north central Ohio and the first critical access hospital in the United States to improve the treatment of severe heart attack patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen (SSO 2 ) Therapy. In a press release, Avita stated this is the first and only FDA-approved therapy that […]
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COVID-19: Richland County on the verge of improving to ‘orange’ in state system
MANSFIELD — Richland County is on the verge of improving to “orange” in the state’s COVID-19 Ohio Public Health Advisory system for the first time in six months. According to the Ohio Department of Health website on Thursday, the county reported 134 new cases of coronavirus in the past two weeks, a 44-percent reduction in […]
Posted inObituaries
Ronald Leroy Izer
Ronald Leroy Izer went home to his Lord and Savior on March 16, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 58 yrs., Carolyn (Carrie) Izer, 3 children, Steven L. Izer (Marcey) of Medina, OH, J. Todd Izer of Columbus, Robert M. Izer (Nikki) of Gilbert, AZ and one grandchild, Ethan R. Izer of Gilbert, […]
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Thriving Children & Families is the theme for April’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month
MANSFIELD — National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of communities working together to help families thrive and prevent child maltreatment. During the month of April and throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness about child and family well-being, and work together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent child […]
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Golden Corral re-opens in Ontario with popular buffet
ONTARIO ─ Customers lined up at Golden Corral’s door even before it re-opened Thursday at 11 a.m. “It’s probably one of my favorite buffets to go to. Good selections of food,” James Blankenship said of the eatery, which has been closed at times during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Willard resident and his wife happened to […]
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Galion senior wins Crawford County Franklin B. Walter Scholarship
GALION — Galion High School senior Simon Shawk was selected as the Crawford County winner of the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award, presented by Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center on March 16. Shawk carries a 4.0 GPA at Galion High School and is on track to graduate with both his high school diploma and an associate’s […]
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Ashbrook Center director to speak at Richland County GOP’s Lincoln Day Dinner
MANSFIELD — Dr. Jeffrey Sikkenga, executive director of the Ashbrook Center and professor of political science at Ashland University, will be the guest speaker April 15 during the Richland County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m., will be in the Kobacher Room at DLX Events and Catering, 28 N. […]
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Regional Planning Commission director concerned over potential loss of metro designation
MANSFIELD — The executive director of the Richland County Regional Planning Commission said Thursday she is concerned about the potential loss of a local Metropolitan Statistical Area designation. Jotika Shetty told county commissioners it’s too soon to tell how a potential bureaucratic decision by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget may impact the flow of […]
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City of Mansfield offers free compost to residents
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield is making free compost available to city residents. Compost will be distributed by appointment only, starting April 5. Appointments can be made on weekdays at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Anyone one interested in compost must contact the service complex office at 419-755-9803 for load appointments. Load […]