SHELBY — We ACT, City of Shelby Mayor Steve Schag and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office would like to invite the public to the Spread the Light kick-off on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at 5 p.m. at Rocket Chevrolet, 233 Mansfield Ave. (Route 39), Shelby. “In addition to blue lights, we are adding red light […]
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Richland County Foundation accepting Summertime Kids grant applications
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its Summertime Kids (STK) grant program. The grants allow nonprofit agencies to provide safe, fun-filled activities for Richland County children during the summer months. Grant amounts range from $300 to $2,500. Last year, a committee that included Foundation Board of Trustee […]
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Hillsdale FFA Advanced Parliamentary Procedure team finishes 3rd in Ohio
JEROMESVILLE — On Dec. 18, the Hillsdale FFA Advanced Parliamentary Procedure team finished third in Ohio’s state competition at the Delaware Area Career Center. Students participating in the Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event (LDE) are evaluated on their ability to conduct an orderly and efficient meeting using parliamentary procedure. Parliamentary Procedure is a competition in […]
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Annabel (Annie) Massey Yeater
Annabel (Annie) Massey Yeater, 69, of Mansfield passed away peacefully at home with her family on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. Annie was born Oct. 15, 1952 in Mansfield to James and Anna Massey. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and watching sports, especially the Buckeyes, Cavs and Cowboys. Survivors include her […]
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Richland County commissioners remain non-committal on evening meetings
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners remained non-committal on Tuesday about the possibility of any evening meetings in 2022. During the first meeting of the year, in which Tony Vero was chosen to chair the board of commissioners for the next 12 months, all three elected officials said such a meeting(s) could be scheduled if the […]
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Legacy of Success: Loudonville retools after record-setting season
LOUDONVILLE — Rebuilding is a necessary evil for most high school basketball coaches, especially at the small-school level. But Loudonville’s Tyler Bates has discovered a cheat code. The Division IV Redbirds, it seems, only reload. Loudonville is 9-1 at the midway point of the regular season and alone atop the Mid-Buckeye Conference standings at 5-0. […]
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Ohio EMA offers rebates to homeowners for tornado safe rooms
COLUMBUS — Homeowners throughout Ohio now have the opportunity to apply to receive reimbursement for the purchase and construction/installation of a tornado safe room inside or outside their homes. A safe room is a structure specifically designed to provide protection in extreme weather events. The Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s (Ohio EMA) rebate program provides a […]
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Mansfield among cities on Ohio’s expanding COVID testing locations; Portman tests positive
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Tuesday the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio National Guard, and the Ohio Hospital Association will expand COVID-19 testing locations in nine Ohio cities, including Mansfield, starting this week. In addition, U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) announced he has also tested positive for the illness. “In preparation for […]
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Ashland’s national champion track coach, U.S. Olympian Jud Logan passes away
ASHLAND – Ashland University and the world of track and field suffered a significant loss with the passing of Eagle track and field head coach and four-time United States Olympian Jud Logan on Monday. He was 62. “Jud Logan personified our mission and vision at Ashland University,” said Ashland University President Carlos Campo. “We promise […]
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What Knox County is doing to support second-chance employment
MOUNT VERNON — Loyalty. Growth. Acceptance. Those are the words that participants in Mount Vernon Municipal Court’s MERIT Court program heard on a recent field trip to Hot Chicken Takeover in Westerville. But perhaps the most important words they heard were “second chance.” Hot Chicken Takeover is a second-chance employer, one who is willing to […]