According to a report released by the Department of Health and Human Services, 88,927 people in Ohio selected plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace leading up to the Dec. 15 deadline for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2015. About 85 percent of Ohioans who selected health insurance plans in the first month of open enrollment were determined […]
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Little Kentucky’s shared roots create strong sense of community
MANSFIELD – Mansfield is made up of many neighborhoods, each one unique in architecture, population, and community, but Mansfield’s “Little Kentucky” is a place all its own. Little Kentucky, a neighborhood with boundaries that vary depending on who you ask, is home to many Kentucky natives. As referenced in Timothy McKee’s column, as well as […]
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Steven L. Schag sworn in, welcomed as new Shelby mayor
SHELBY, Ohio – The City of Shelby welcomed new mayor Steve L. Schag to their community on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 31. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Shelby City Hall at noon, as former mayor Marilyn John’s term ended. John’s position as county commissioner commences on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. She served Shelby as mayor […]
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Start Smart at the Mansfield YMCA
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Mansfield YMCA is here to help you Start Smart in 2015. Join the Mansfield YMCA during the month of January and pay no joiner fee! New and returning members will also receive a free T-shirt and have their name entered into a drawing for an ipad, Polar Watch, or 3 personal […]
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About to receive a pension distribution from your employer? What should you do?
Caution: How you handle your pension distribution may impact the pension funds you’ll rely on for the next 20 to 30 years of retirement. First, you’ll want to place your lump-sum distribution in the financial vehicle best suited to meet your retirement goal. Secondly, you’ll want to minimize the amount of federal and state taxes […]
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Top 14 Sports Moments of 2014
Galion Graders general manager Mike O’Leary (right) sits with players, from left, Brody Basilone (Lexington), Austin Prosser (Galion), Kevin Shrock (Berlin Hiland) and Austin Adams (Colonel Crawford). An empty press box overlooks an empty Mansfield Motorsports Park. The racetrack has been dormant since 2009, but will feature racing this summer. Madison sophomore Tyrell Ajian runs […]
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Madison at Crestview image gallery
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Crestview tops Madison, remains unbeaten
OLIVESBURG — Renee Stimpert was as good as advertised. Her Crestview teammates were even better. The high-scoring Stimpert scored 22 of her 34 points in the second half and got plenty of help as the Cougars rallied for an electrifying 79-73 win over Madison on Tuesday. The Cougars (10-0) trailed the Rams (4-4) 61-54 after […]
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Crestline council seeks new member
CRESTLINE, Ohio – Crestline Village Council met in special session Tuesday evening to discuss how it will find a replacement for the seat recently vacated by Kevin Taylor and to approve last-minute appropriations to bring all funds into the black by the end of 2014. The council requested that all Crestline residents interested in serving […]
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Richland Young Professionals celebrates one year of connecting
The concept of a young professional group in Richland County started as simply an informational brochure and an idea to bring together the area’s young, working professionals. Now, just a short year later, Richland Young Professionals has blossomed into one of the county’s most active groups set out to connect and promote the up and […]