ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will hold a Senior Spring Extravaganza on May 11 at 10 a.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield. This free event, hosted by the Area Agency on Aging, is held in recognition of Older Americans Month, and offers guests entertainment, refreshments, resources, information […]
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AG Yost: Ohio sues “charity” for illegally pocketing donations intended for East Palestine residents
EAST PALESTINE — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a phony charity that falsely claimed to be collecting donations to benefit residents of East Palestine following the Norfolk Southern train derailment. Yost’s lawsuit alleges that Mike Peppel, in soliciting contributions, presented his Ohio Clean Water Fund as a nonprofit organization acting on behalf of […]
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5 fun cookbooks to expand your culinary tastes
(BPT) – The kitchen isn’t just a space for cooking. It’s also a space to create memories and make decisions that can positively impact your health. Whether you are a home cook or a health-conscious eater, having easy-to-follow cookbooks and recipes is a must. Check out these five books that can help you on your […]
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20-year-old with Mansfield ties among 4 men sought by Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force
MANSFIELD — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in tracking four men in the Fugitives of the Week list as compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. What was previously known as Most Wanted has been changed to Fugitives of the Week, at the request of local authorities. Draven Warters, 20, is […]
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YMCA of North Central Ohio karate school conducts monthly test for 30 students
SHELBY — The YMCA of North Central Ohio’s karate school held its monthly belt test on April 1 at the Shelby branch gymnasium. Thirty students were present and each received an attendance stripe or a promotion, which entailed the next belt rank or a rank stripe on their belt. Adrian Potts was named Student of […]
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Jefferson Township seeks 2-mill additional levy for road maintenance
JEFFERSON TWP. — A proposed additional property tax would help cover the rising cost of road maintenance in Jefferson Township. Township residents will decide the fate of the 2-mill levy during the May 2 primary election. If it passes, the property tax would result in an additional $142,842 of revenue each year. Collection of the five-year levy […]
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Bridge replacement will close Shelby road for 90 days
SHELBY — Richland County Engineer Adam Gove has announced the closure of a road in Shelby for a bridge replacement project. Smiley Avenue, between North Gamble Street and Broadway Street in the City of Shelby, will be closed starting Monday, April 17. This road will remain closed for 90 days, weather permitting.
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Wear Contacts? Here are 5 Tips to Elevate Your Routine
(StatePoint) If you’re one of the 45 million Americans who wear contact lenses, you know what a great choice they can be, whether you play sports, want to avoid the nuisance of foggy glasses or simply find yourself feeling more confident in them. However, it may be time to give your contact lens care routine […]
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Loudonville-Perrysville BOE starts search for bids on new FFA greenhouse
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village Schools board of education approved a resolution Monday allowing the district to start seeking bids on a new greenhouse for its FFA program. The district’s current greenhouse was built in the 1980s and its wooden floors have started to rot away, letting insects and rodents through. FFA students and […]
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Ready to open your pool soon? Here are the steps you need to take
(BPT) – When the days get longer and the weather starts warming up, it’s time to start thinking about opening your pool again. Once the temperatures where you live are consistently above 65–70º Fahrenheit and there’s no longer any risk of freezing temperatures, you can consider opening the pool and getting ready for swim season. […]