MANSFIELD — Full-time Richland County employees need permission to work at other jobs. That has been the policy for years, according to Human Resources Director Kelly Christiansen, though it just recently cropped up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during a county commissioners’ meeting with department heads Thursday, the long-time HR director said the county learned […]
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Nothwest Ohio Alzheimer’s Association offers long-distance care-giving class
TOLEDO — Taking care of a loved one’s safety, nutrition and health concerns from a far can be challenging, but the Alzheimer’s Association is offering a virtual class to help caregivers. Caregiving from a Far, a virtual webinar, is being offered on June 15 and June 25 to help caregivers whose loved one has dementia […]
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READER GALLERY: A new world
“I started taking photos last summer. I decided to start taking photos because it gave me the chance to be outside and give me something to do.Some of the photos show feelings. The darker ones show the dark times we are going through while the brighter ones show hope. I most enjoyed getting to work on my […]
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Lexington’s oldest resident turns 106
LEXINGTON — Ed Harpster has seen and lived through days that most will only know through history books. Lexington’s oldest resident was born on June 4, 1914 in Republic, Ohio. On Thursday, his family celebrated his 106th birthday by inviting the community to drive by, honk their horns and wave. Harpster spent the day in […]
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Richland County Transit halting bus operations early Friday
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit will close early on Friday, June 5, due to extenuating circumstances, according to Chris Terry, general manager. Buses will cease operations at 3 p.m. Accordingly, Terry said, the last run of the day for each route will be: Route 1 Park Ave – 1:30 p.m. Route 2 Lexington – 1:30 […]
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Section of London West Road closing Monday
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP — London West Road, between Ohio 61 and Broadway Road in Plymouth Township, will be closed starting Monday, June 8. It will remain closed through Thursday, June 11, weather permitting. The closure will allow for a bridge repair, according to the Richland County engineer’s office.
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Slow down: Five ODOT road crews struck in eight-day period
COLUMBUS — Motorists have struck five Ohio Department of Transportation road crews working on the road in the span of eight days, including one in Crawford County. Two of those crashes resulted in ODOT workers being injured. “As more and more Ohioans get back on the road, it’s important that they remember to move over […]
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Gov. DeWine announces entertainment facilities may re-open June 10
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday announced the reopening of certain facilities, including certain entertainment venues, with health and safety restrictions. “As I’ve said, Ohioans are able to do two things at once. We can continue to limit the spread of COVID-19 while we safely reopen our economy. It is up to each […]
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COVID-19: Avita Health System resumes all surgeries and procedures
ONTARIO — Avita Health System resumed all surgeries and procedures at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario hospitals on Thursday. On March 18, Avita postponed elective surgeries and procedures in an effort to prioritize critically-ill patients and conserve resources, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and hospital beds. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Avita continued to perform emergency […]