MANSFIELD — Mechanics Bank today announced two staff promotions. Illya Boronka has been promoted to assistant vice president. Boronka joined Mechanics in 2013 as a customer service representative and later served as a customer service specialist, senior customer service specialist, and assistant branch manager before his current position of mortgage loan officer. He has an […]
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Shelby Historic Preservation Commission meets Friday
SHELBY — The Shelby Historic Preservation Commission meets Friday, April 12, at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall. The primary purpose is the implementation of public comments received in March for the city-wide historic preservation plan. Another public meeting presenting the draft of the plan will be planned.
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Richland County commissioners approve $27,000 for stormwater study
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday morning approved spending up to $27,000 for an engineering study to determine the best way to comply with EPA stormwater regulations. Last month, commissioners met with leaders of the county’s Soil and Water Conservation District to discuss the county’s non-compliance since 2015 with Clean Water Act municipal stormwater […]
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Three juvenile missing/runnaways
Allison Sowders returned to her home on Monday, April 22, according to Richland County Children Services. Payton Harbin is 5-foot-5 and weighs 110 pounds. He is a black male with black hair and brown eyes, police said. Alexis Hayes is 5-foot-7 and weighs 140 pounds. She is a white female with brown hair and hazel eyes. […]
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Mansfield police seek help locating three missing teens
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police seek community help in locating three missing teenagers. — Allison Sowders, 15, has been missing since March 9 and has been seen on Grace Street. — Alexis Hayes, 17, has been missing for approximately four weeks. — Payton M. Harbin, 14, , was last seen Feb. 27. All three teens may […]
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Self-talk: Why the words we speak to ourselves matter
Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. The negative thoughts that we let gnaw away at our self-esteem and convince us we’re something we’re not can wreak havoc on our mental health. These ongoing scripts, as Erin Schaefer, director of operations at Catalyst Life Services, called them, could stem from comments made by others. […]
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Richland Bank announces three promotions
MANSFIELD — Richland Bank President Chris Hiner has announced three promotions. Emily Toms has been promoted to junior branch administrator, Barbara Hershberger to assistant banking center manager and Ashley Throckmorton to administrative officer. Toms, who will support branch operations and human resources, joined the bank in September 2017 as a management associate and has been […]
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The Phoenix brews purple beer to raise awareness for The Domestic Violence Shelter
MANSFIELD — The Phoenix Brewing Company has created a purple beer with a special purpose: to raise awareness for domestic violence. The beer, “Stand Tall,” will make its debut Saturday, April 13 at “A Nite at the Races,” a fundraiser for The Domestic Violence Shelter in the Richland County Fairground’s Fairhaven Hall. “It’s a […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 12: Letter From a Goat
Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in the 1800s and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. The books are available from Lintern for $25 a set, tax and shipping included. Each book is about […]
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North Baltimore shuffles past Van Buren
North Baltimore collected a 5-2 victory over Van Buren in Ohio high school baseball action on April 10. If you would like to join in the action, download the Scorestream app today. This sports coverage is possible through the generous support of our members. To become a member for as little as $5 per month, follow […]