MANSFIELD — Pens scribbled, eyes widened and minds expanded at Kingwood Center Gardens Thursday as 25 Leadership Development participants listened to seven panelists discuss Richland County’s local workforce. Panelists included: Lori Bedson – Interim Director of Richland County Job & Family Services Ann Smith – Vice President of Spherion of Mid-Ohio, RCDG Chair on Richland […]
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Richland County Foundation welcomes new finance director
MANSFIELD — Rachel Weber, CPA, has been selected as the director of finance at the Richland County Foundation. Weber most recently was the CFO and practice manager for Women’s Care Inc. in Mansfield. Prior to that, she was a corporate accountant at Shearer’s Foods, director of finance at Wenco Wendy’s Franchises in Ashland, and a […]
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Mansfield Noon Optimist Club breaks ground on park in Imagination District
MANSFIELD — Thursday was an historic day for the Mansfield Noon Optimist Club. Ground was broken for the Optimist Club Park, which will be located on property owned by Buckeye Imagination Museum. It’s the club’s tribute to the community as a “Friend of Youth,” by providing a green space for the youth of Mansfield. The […]
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Lexington secures $500k for Main Street safety improvements
LEXINGTON — Main Street is in for a major facelift in 2024. The Village of Lexington was recently awarded $500,000 in funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Safety Improvement Grant Program. The grant will fund various projects focused on the section of Main Street between Plymouth Street and Castor Road. The proposed overhaul includes a conversion […]
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Steven Dale Bartram
Steven Dale Bartram peacefully left this earth to join his Savior on November 8, 2022, at Arbors of Mifflin after a lengthy illness. Dale was born to Archie H. and Dorothy E. Bartram on July 22, 1943 in Mansfield, Ohio. Dale was an Army veteran, serving his country in Vietnam. He spent much […]
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Brown OpEd: Honoring Our Veterans
Every year, on Veterans Day we come together as Americans to remember with deep respect and gratitude the sacrifice our veterans made for our country. So often, veterans don’t speak about their service. They don’t brag. They don’t ask for recognition. But they have earned it. As we pay tribute to all who have served […]
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GALLERY: ‘Luminous City’ mural officially opened in downtown Mansfield
The new mural “Luminous City,” in downtown Mansfield. (From left) Robin Shoup, Luke Beekman and Braxton Daniels III collaborated on the new mural, “Luminous City,” which was officially “opened” in downtown Mansfield on Thursday. DSC_0115.JPG DSC_0128.JPG DSC_0131.JPG DSC_0138.JPG DSC_0141.JPG DSC_0143.JPG DSC_0151.JPG DSC_0156.JPG DSC_0160.JPG DSC_0164.JPG DSC_0170.JPG DSC_0184.JPG DSC_0191.JPG DSC_0192.JPG Luke Beekman, joined by artists and local […]
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Veterans Day is a time of reflection
The 11th hour has become synonymous with Veterans Day, originally called Armistice day, in recognition of the document signed at the 11th hour, or the 11th day, of the 11th month. In reality, the Armistice ending the war to end all wars was signed around 5 a.m. on Nov. 11. Over the course of the […]
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Preventing Scams and Fraud this Holiday Season
(Statepoint) Scams and fraud are more deceiving these days, reaching you in more ways than ever before. The FTC reported 2.8 million fraud reports from consumers in 2021 alone, with reported fraud losses increasing 70% from 2020 and more than $5.8 million. Scammers begin their traditional uptick at the start of the holiday season, and […]
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One-Day Home Projects to Complete Before the New Year
(StatePoint) As the new year approaches, many people will begin considering their resolutions. Some will choose to focus on setting health and fitness goals, while others may identify DIY projects to improve and organize their homes. But why make DIY projects part of your New Year’s resolution when you could easily complete them before the […]