Students from nine area Richland county schools observed the 25th annual mock crash safety docudrama Thursday morning. “When you’re through here today, there will be more than 39,000 kids who have seen this program right here at the Richland County fairgrounds,” said Judy Villard Overocker, OSU-extension and director/ producer of the mock crash program. “We […]
Angel N. Ross-Taylor, Correspondent
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Family and friends come together to celebrate Inez Shepard
On Friday evening family and friends gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday of a Mansfield woman who has changed the lives of many generations of children. Inez Shepard, the owner and operator of Happy Time Childcare, 276 Harker Street, Mansfield, was honored and surprised by the celebration, which was held at the Area Agency on […]
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Students, community members and businesses come together to clean up Ontario
Ontario received some spring refreshing on Wednesday as volunteers worked to clean up along some roads. Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson said the spring cleanup was a community effort with students from Ontario High School, the Ontario Police Department, Safety Service Director Jeff Wilson, Spitzer Motors, Directions Credit Union, Richland Bank and WalMart. “The main target areas […]
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El Campestre owners to open Los 3 Mayas in Madison area
A new Mexican restaurant will be coming to the former Rock & Wingz building in the Madison area of Mansfield in April. The business will be a welcome site to an area which has not seen much economic growth in recent years. The restaurant, Los 3 Mayas, 595 Ashland Road, Mansfield will be the second […]
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OhioHealth CEO “proud” of MedCentral partnership at First Annual Economic Excellence Awards
The Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) hosted the first annual Economic Excellence Awards Tuesday evening at the Mansfield Art Center. The awards highlighted local businesses, individuals and organizations that have had a significant impact on the growth and development of the local economy. “Richland County is a great place to live and work,” said John […]
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Irish dancers entertain classmates for St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Peter’s Elementary School Principal Madalyn Bauer said she waited for Saint Patrick’s Day all year long. She had a special surprise for students. “I knew they were Irish dancers,” Bauer said of students Rowan and Ross Pruettmiller. “I wanted to surprise the faculty and students with some entertainment from their own peers and how […]
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Richland Newhope hosts art/talent exhibition at Richland Mall
In honor of March’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness month, Richland Newhope Industries, Richland Mall and Element of Art Studio/Gallery sponsored the Fourth Annual Bringing the Elements Together Art and Exhibition which showcased the works of individuals supported by Richland Newhope. The art and talent show featured a plethora of crafts and artwork, including dancing, drawing and […]
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Girls mentoring program at Ocie Hill building important to young African-American girls
The Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center will celebrate its 100 year anniversary this summer. The building has housed everything from schools to after-school programs for primarily African-American children on the city’s north end of town. There are many positive activities still taking place in the building–like a girls mentoring program that has been empowering young girls […]
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Social service agencies discuss “Toxic Charity”
Members of Richland County’s various social service agencies met in January for a roundtable discussion on the book “Toxic Charity” by Robert Lupton. Hosted by Catholic Charities, the general mission of the group was to learn how to do charity better. “Our thought process is how we continue to care for the people in need, […]
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Richland County courthouse offers new ATM
Patrons at the Richland County courthouse building who need cash can now access an ATM available in the front lobby. “It’s a community service to the general public,” said Richland County Commissioner Gary Utt. The Advantage Credit Union approached Utt about the idea of possibly putting an ATM at the county building for the employees […]