Below are summaries of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library’s upcoming events. Build-A-Palooza: Children five and older can stop in at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library Main Library on Monday, Feb. 17, from 1-4 p.m., to build Legos®, blocks, cars with tracks, and more. Crafts and short movies will also be included for the afternoon. No […]
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Senate passes 5-year comprehensive farm bill
Following the passage of a five-year comprehensive farm bill, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), a member of the Senate Farm Bill Conference Committee and the first Ohioan to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee in more than 40 years, released the following statement: “The Farm Bill is more than just a long-term policy on agriculture; […]
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What in the world is PechaKucha?
Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI), in partnership with the Ohio State University at Mansfield and Richland Source, will hold Mansfield’s second PechaKucha Night on Thursday, February 20, 2014. This second installment of the local PechaKucha Night series will take place in the Student Union at The Ohio State University, Mansfield campus, located on the Second Floor […]
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Neos Dance Theatre paves the way for community outreach and collaboration
Derived from the Greek, neos means “to start something new.” And since its inception, Neos Dance Theatre has aimed at doing just that by creating a new business and artistic model that serves multiple communities throughout northern Ohio, said co-founder and artistic director Bobby Wesner. What began as a “mom and pop shop” dance company in […]
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Romanchuk announces demolition funds for Richland County
State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) has announced that Richland County will receive $36,246 in demolition grants from the second phase of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s “Moving Ohio Forward Program.” The program helps stabilize and improve communities by removing blighted and abandoned homes with funds from the national mortgage settlement reached in 2012. Attorney General […]
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Mayor Marilyn John kicks off campaign for county commissioner
Thursday night over fifty community members, friends, family, supporters, and fellow politicians gathered at the Renaissance Theatre to officially kick off the campaign of Shelby Mayor Marilyn John for County Commissioner. State Representative Mark Romanchuk introduced Mayor John. “I think we would all agree that over the last three or four decades this area […]
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Sen. Sherrod Brown urges the U.S. government to “Buy American”
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), in an appeal consistent with the Richland Community Development Group’s “Be Focal Buy Local” movement, is urging the U.S. government to stop purchasing products from foreign contractors. With his proposed Wear American Act, Brown hopes to change the current law that requires federal agencies to purchase textile products that are […]
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Heart to Heart Gala celebrates MedCentral awards
“This is a celebration for the Cardiac Program and all of their hard work,” said MedCentral Health System Director of Physician Recruitment and Public Relations Robin Schiffer. MedCentral’s Heart to Heart Gala takes place this Saturday. The event highlights the excellence in heart care through the MedCentral Heart and Vascular Institute and will be held […]
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Mansfield city schools kindergarten registration continues through Feb. 13
Mansfield City Schools kindergarten registration for 2014-15 is scheduled Feb. 4 through Feb. 13. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 30. Parents or legal guardians must register children for kindergarten at the elementary school where the child will attend. Anyone unsure of their home school may call 419-525-6400, ext. 56440 for assistance. The […]
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New police officers take oath of office
Five new Mansfield police officers took the Oath of Office on January 28 in the Mansfield City Council Chamber. Mayor Tim Theaker and Safety Service Director Lori Cope administratored the Oath of Office. Officers scheduled to begin their law enforcement careers with the Mansfield Division of Police are: Courtland R. Price, Bryan T. Ocheltree, Richard […]