Of all the Richland County villages, Lexington was one that received some of the worst flooding in the area, especially the parks. Parks and Grounds Supervisor Tom Argenio, discussed the damage at Wednesday evening’s park board meeting and stated that the recent flood was one of the top three worst floods in Lexington’s history. Rose […]
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Vertical Garden designer Dale Larson
“My motto: change the world one garden at a time.” said Dale Larson. Dale Larson started a cooperative devoted to building patent-pending Vertical Cascade Gardens. The Knox County man utilizes fabrics and construction materials made in Ohio. “We have twenty Co-op members that manufacture all the pieces and parts of the operation,” he stated. “I […]
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Madison field to receive artificial turf
Jayson Stone and Joe Klupp pulled together a sizable project for Madison athletics: Renovation of the stadium, with new track resurfacing and artificial turf. The two men also helped raise 90 percent of the funds within six months. Wednesday evening, the Madison board of education passed the motion to approve the project. “This goes way […]
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Merrill Lynch donates to RCDG
It would be appropriate to say that Merrill Lynch – Bank of America is “bullish” for the Richland County Development Group (RCDG). The Merrill Lynch commitment to drive change and create opportunity is an ideal match for the RCDG’s mission to encourage economic development in Richland County. Through Bank of America’s Foundation, they have, for […]
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Richland Newhope issues 2012 annual report
(Mansfield, OH) – Richland Newhope’s 2012 annual report is now available on the agency’s website. The 12-page report profiles 10 individuals who receive services and supports from Richland Newhope. It also includes the many accomplishments by Richland Newhope staff and individuals in 2012 as well as their numerous efforts to support other community organizations. The […]
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Dollar General brings jobs and convenience to Butler
“This is a great thing for Butler,” said Mayor Kevin Carr. Carr was commenting on the transformation of the former Hitchman’s Market currently underway. The location is on Liberty Street in Butler and will be the newest location for a Dollar General store. “This whole thing has been very positive for us. Local contractors are […]
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Margaret Burke Cutliff
Margaret Burke Cutliff, 78, of Mansfield, passed away early Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at her home. She was born February 8, 1935 in Mansfield one of thirteen children of the late Ethel (Preston) Burke and Earl Burke. She was the greatest mother in the world to not only her children, but to many other children […]
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Violent Crimes team makes human trafficking arrests
On Thursday, July 25 the Richland County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Impact Team (VCIT), Major Crimes Unit and Special Deputy Unit completed a Human Trafficking investigation. The investigation involved online escort services that were operating and providing sex for hire services in Richland County. The investigative concern was that females addicted to illegal narcotics were […]
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James Robert Gouge
James Robert Gouge, 77, of Mansfield, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Hospice of North Central Ohio. Born April 17, 1936 in Mansfield, he was the son of Warren Robert and Rose Belle (Nave) Gouge. James was a 1955 Mansfield Senior High Graduate where he was an All-Ohioan football player, earning him a scholarship to […]
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Essential Oils Provide A Natural Alternative For Health
When you hear eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender or pine, thoughts of strolling through the outdoors come to mind. You’re not thinking of strolling to the bathroom to retrieve the first aide kit or search the medicine cabinet. Open the medicine cabinet in a typical household and you may find a variety of over-the-counter and prescription medications […]