ONTARIO — The City of Ontario Recreation Department and Ontario City Schools recently hosted the second annual Senior Citizen Prom. Both entities offered a big thank you to the sponsors of this event Ohio District #5 Area Agency on Aging, VFW #7651, Primrose of Mansfield Retirement Community, Ontario United Methodist Church, and Southern Care Hospice. […]
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Richland County Foundation grants more than $8.8 million
MANSFIELD – During the Richland County Foundation annual meeting, President Brady Groves reported the Foundation granted $8,805,272 in 2022. Donors continued to be very generous and gifts for the year totaled $3,544,561. Foundation donors were most passionate about supporting education with grants totaling 2,995,520. Other sectors receiving grants were children/families/youth $1,646,478, community development $1,185,896, health […]
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Jodie Schumacher: ‘I recognized the need the county has for experience and leadership’
MANSFIELD — Jodie Schumacher felt the pains of childhood injustice while still in grade school when her entire class was punished for the mistakes of an individual classmate. It was a childhood moment in time that perhaps helped to fuel the legal career she practices today, including being selected Tuesday night as the new Richland […]
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GALLERY: Tourism Award of Excellence winners
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A Guided Journey of Transformation, Healing and Power
(NewsUSA) – It’s a tricky business, being human! Most of us, according to Susan Drury, have lingering feelings – whether consciously realized or not – of ambivalence around something in our childhood. Regardless of how caring and diligent (or not) our parents/caregivers may have been, experiencing a certain amount of pain, misinterpretation and limitation are […]
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Tips and tricks for mouth-watering outdoor meals and easy cleanup
(BPT) – From the beach to the backyard to the campfire and beyond, summer is the season for enjoying delicious foods and time outdoors. While eating al fresco may require a bit of planning, it doesn’t need to be difficult to create memorable meals in amazing settings. Simply follow these five tips and tricks to […]
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‘Marsy’s Law’ aids crime victims, increases prosecutor’s office workload
MANSFIELD — A new state law advancing the rights of crime victims has added to the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office workload, which could create the need for an additional advocate. That was the message Tuesday morning from Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher to county commissioners regarding the impact of HB 343, also known as Marsy’s Law, which […]
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More than 60 attend Richland County Emergency Management Agency’s open house
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Emergency Management Agency hosted an Open House on Wednesday morning for more than 60 community partners and elected officials. EMA Director Rebecca Owens and Sarah Potes, Administrative Assistant, provided updates on several EMA projects. “Today’s event is an opportunity to thank our community partners and elected officials for their support […]
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All Aboard! For Ohio’s railroad history
Editor’s NoteThis story was originally published by the Ohio History Connection on Aug. 4, 2017. It is being republished here via a collaborative agreement. When Ohio first became a state in 1803, the primary methods of transportation to and through the state were by horse and wagon or by river. Within two decades, state officials […]
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Women’s Leadership Connection luncheon set for May 24 in Mansfield
Editor’s NoteThis story has been updated to reflect the rescheduled location of the luncheon. MANSFIELD — The Women’s Leadership Connection luncheon, sponsored by Mechanics Bank and presented by the Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development, is set for May 24 at Richland Academy of the Arts, 75 N. Walnut St. in Mansfield. Lunch is served […]