Program Coordinator of Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron, and Richland Counties (CACEHR) Jennifer Jennette and Family Engagement and Outreach (FEO) Coordinator at OSU-Mansfield, Renee Thompson filled the county commissioners in on the latest updates regarding the Fatherhood Initiative during Thursday morning’s commissioner meeting. Last month, Richland County joined 17 other Ohio counties to participate in […]
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Goodwill celebrates 50 years in Richland County tomorrow
Goodwill Industries is celebrating 50 years in serving the Richland County area in January. To thank the community for its support, both shopping and donating, a special celebration will be held at its Mansfield-area retail store from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. “The generous donations we receive from the community […]
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Madison L. Sweeney
Madison L. Sweeney, age 81, resident of Mansfield died Thursday, January 23, 2014 in MedCentral/Mansfield Hospital. Born September 5, 1932 in Rowan County, Kentucky to Everette and Lottie (McKenzie) Sweeney he had been a Shelby resident for 16 years, moving to Mansfield in 1959. He had been employed for 34 years with Empire-Detroit Steel Co. […]
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Ohio Senate approves renewal of State Capital Improvement Program
COLUMBUS– State Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) announced recently that the Ohio Senate has passed Senate Joint Resolution 6, which seeks to renew the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP). The partnership between SCIP and the Ohio Public Works Commission finances public capital improvements to preserve and improve public infrastructure in communities across Ohio. “Today’s Resolution will […]
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Developmental Disabilities Board welcomes new members
The Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities welcomed two new members during its 2014 reorganizational meeting on Wed., Jan. 22. Richard Otto and Stephen Swank were sworn in by Richland County Probate Judge Philip Mayer as the newest members of the board. Judge Mayer appointed Otto and Swank to four-year terms that run through Dec. […]
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Friday’s weather conditions impact Richland County activities
Yesterday’s Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect, but the cold temperatures still have an impact on businesses and schools. In view of the current extreme cold weather conditions that are projected into the weekend, the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department wants to encourage senior citizens and patients and clients with children to consider re-scheduling […]
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Boarders, skiers test skills in Snow Trails events
Ski and snowboarding season is in full swing. As the calendar year enters late January and early February that means sports fans can find snowboarders and skiers doing some of their best work at upcoming competitions. Last weekend, Snow Trails hosted a West Coast Chill Rail Competition. The event showcased a number of seasoned skiers […]
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Curtain set to rise on The Mikado this weekend at the Renaissance Theatre
The Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre is preparing to transport audience members to a faraway land this weekend with the presentation of “The Mikado,” a comedic operetta set in Japan. Director Lori Turner said while operettas sometimes have a reputation for being serious or intellectual, this production is exactly the opposite. “Monty Python meets Warner Bros. […]
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Lucas Village Council members sworn in, major changes announced on Dollar General plans
At the Jan. 21 Lucas Village Council meeting, Mayor Todd Hall swore in council elected and continuing council members as well as a position vacated last year by Judd Cook. Council also heard an update on Dollar General and concern about a traffic camera. Lucas resident Rick Gruver voiced interest to the mayor some time […]
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Author/photographer David FitzSimmons to visit Main Street Books
Main Street Books is hosting the National Book Release of David FitzSimmons’ second children’s book, “Curious Critters Volume Two.” FitzSimmons will be at the bookstore between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7. He will be speaking, showing slides, and signing books. Both volumes of “Curious Critters” will be available. In volume two of […]