MANSFIELD — Richland County has had two citizens hospitalized with severe pulmonary illness due to vaping, according to Richland Public Health. Nationally, the Center of Disease Control and Prevention is investigating nearly 1,500 cases of e-cigarrette-related hospitalizations. “We have 32 cases in Ohio and two cases in Richland County,” said Emily Leedy, an epidemiologist for […]
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‘He is an embodiment of why I wanted to get into pediatrics’
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Meg Barcroft knew for years that she wanted to get into the medical field. The Madison Comprehensive High School graduate of 2011 was asked to articulate her reason for wanting to practice medicine while interviewing for training programs during her fourth year of medical school. After reflecting upon her reason why, she […]
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Clear Fork Board of Education to add least one new face following November election
CLEAR FORK — At least one new face will join the Clear Fork Valley Local Schools Board of Education following November’s election. Current members Gary McCue and Lori McKee — who were both appointed during other people’s terms — are running against newcomer Welsey Dingus to finish two unexpired, two-year terms, while another returning member […]
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Galion leaf pick-up to begin Oct. 21
GALION — It’s that time of year again. The fall season is here and the Galion Service Department will begin leaf collection on Monday, Oct. 21. City residents may rake leaves into the tree lawn in front of their homes to be picked up by the city. Please get the piles as close to the […]
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Organizers pleased with turnout at the Mansfield Mayoral Debate
MANSFIELD — To the organizers of Thursday evening’s Mansfield Mayoral Debate, the 90-minute face-off between Republican incumbent Tim Theaker and Democratic challenger Don Bryant was a huge success. Its purpose wasn’t to determine a winner, but rather to encourage civic engagement, explained Jay Allred, Richland Source publisher and Idea Works president. “We needed, as voters, […]
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Dedication for Gold Star Families Memorial Monument set for Nov. 18
MANSFIELD — The public is cordially invited to the dedication ceremony for the Mansfield Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on Nov. 18. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. in front of the Richland County Courthouse at 50 Park Avenue East in Mansfield. The purpose of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is to […]
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Area tourism marketing has award-winning day
MANSFIELD – Destination Mansfield – Richland County attended the Ohio Conference on Travel in West Chester, Oct. 16 to 18. They joined other travel industry leaders to discuss travel trends and opportunities, as well as to hear from national experts. Also attending was the Little Buckeye Children’s Museum. During the educational conference, local tourism marketing […]
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Bluffton blanks St Peters in shutout performance
No goals allowed and no problems permitted for Bluffton as it controlled St Peters’ offense 3-0 in a sterling defensive showcase on October 17 in Ohio girls high school soccer. Both teams were scoreless in the second half. You’re reading a news brief powered by ScoreStream, the world leader in fan-driven sports results and conversation. […]
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Hiland stonewalls Monroe Central
No need for worry, Hiland’s defense took care of business on Thursday, keying a 12-0 shutout of Monroe Central in an Ohio boys soccer matchup on October 17. You’re reading a news brief powered by ScoreStream, the world leader in fan-driven sports results and conversation. To see more game results from your favorite team, download […]
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Jetstream: Mansfield Christian’s quick edge makes the difference against Van Buren
Mansfield Christian broke out to an early lead and topped Van Buren 4-1 in Ohio girls soccer action on October 17. Both teams were scoreless in the second half. You’re reading a news brief powered by ScoreStream, the world leader in fan-driven sports results and conversation. To see more game results from your favorite team, […]