REYNOLDSBURG – The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is now offering produce growers FREE, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved consultations to help farmers comply with the upcoming Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety rule. ODA’s Division of Food Safety, through a cooperative agreement with the FDA, is responsible for enforcing the Produce Safety […]
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Shelby City Schools seeks public input at July 16 meeting
SHELBY — Administrators of the Shelby City School District are currently seeking public input on the spending of specific federal and state program funding, according to Program Coordinator Paul Walker. Members of the public interested in offering input are invited to attend a meeting on Monday, July 16 at Shelby Senior High, 1 Whippet Way. […]
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ODOT to hold public meeting for US 30 major rehabilitation project
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites you to attend a public meeting for the proposed US 30 project in Mansfield, Ohio. The project is intended to improve pavement conditions and improve safety on US 30 from SR 309 to Fifth Avenue, as well as provide safe access for residents and businesses to […]
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Gallik joins Haring Realty team
Haring Realty is pleased to announce the addition of its 35th team member, Lindsey Gallik. Lindsey was born and raised in a farming community outside of Lexington, Ohio. Having called Richland County “home” all of her life gives her a distinct advantage when helping someone find their ideal home in the area. She is an […]
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Ashland County native, Mansfield volunteer shares love of nature with students
MANSFIELD – Kate Peresie, 64, keeps a busy schedule. But she doesn’t get paid for her hours of hard work. She simply loves to volunteer. Ever since she retired in 2012, Peresie can be found leading hikes for Just Walk Richland or teaching students about plants and animals for the Malabar Nature Program when school […]
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Suspect in custody after eight-hour standoff ends peacefully
MOUNT VERNON – After an eight-hour standoff at Vernon Ridge Apartments on Thursday, local law enforcement officials were able to pry Vernon Kanode Jr., 22, from the second floor of an apartment and take him into custody. Kanode had barricaded himself inside an apartment with a firearm, according to Mount Vernon Police Captain Scott McKnight. […]
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St. Peter’s teacher attends national STEM forum
PHILIDELPHIA, PA – Mrs. Susan James, science teacher at St. Peter’s Elementary School, is attending the National Science Teachers Association STEM Forum and Expo this week in Philadelphia, PA. There are over 700 participants, including teachers and administrators from countries in South America, Africa, Europe and Asia. She has attended sessions which address integrating STEM […]
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Amish buggy involved in serious-injury crash in Ashland County
SULLIVAN TWP – Troopers are investigating a serious injury crash involving an Amish buggy and a box truck that occurred Thursday evening at approximately 6:43 p.m. The crash occurred on US 224, east of SR 89. An Amish buggy operated by Menno Swartzentruber, 20, of Sullivan, Ohio was eastbound on US 224. A 2016 GMC […]
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Mansfield Gay Pride Festival slated for Aug. 4
MANSFIELD — The Gay Pride Festival in Mansfield, though smaller than similar events held in nearby cities, offers a stress-free moment to those who attend, Todd Rice, president of the Mansfield Gay Pride Association said. “If people can come out for a few hours they can relax and if they carry a burden for who […]
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Mansfield Schools hires 2 elementary principals
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools Board of Education has approved the hiring of two elementary school principals and three assistant principals for grades 7-12. All five administrators received two-year contracts. The action came during a special meeting Thursday afternoon at the Raemelton administration building. Bethany A. Scott will be the new principal at Woodland […]