COLUMBUS – After hearing the concerns and needs of local governments through teleconferences over the last two months, Ohio’s state auditor Keith Faber announced Friday the launch of a COVID-19 fiscal relief resources page on the Auditor’s website — geared toward local governments. The webpage will provide guidance and information to assist local governments navigate the evolving […]
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Gary R. Armstrong
Gary R. Armstrong, 78, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He was born May 6, 1942, in Shelby, Ohio, to Robert and Betty (Gallentine) Armstrong. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Gary was formerly employed as a milk delivery driver at Borden Dairy and Smith Dairy. He then owned Gary’s […]
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Ohio unemployment dips to 13.7 percent in May
MANSFIELD — Ohio’s unemployment rate was 13.7 percent in May 2020, down from a revised 17.6 percent in April. Ohio’s non-agricultural wage and salary employment increased 127,100 over the month, from a revised 4,704,000 in April to 4,831,100 in May 2020. The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in May was 788,000, down 211,000 from […]
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McGowan Courage Award: Mansfield Senior High’s Kylie Ramsey
This is part five of an eight part series that profiles all students who are recipients of the 2020 McGowan Courage Award, presented by the Mansfield Rotary Club. One story will be released each day for the next eight days. Kylie Ramsey didn’t have a normal childhood. Rather than spending time outside playing with friends or […]
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Richland Blueprint rebrands as RB Print Shop
After 85 years in business, Richland Blueprint has a new name! Through many discussions over the past year, the printing company will now move forward as RB Print Shop. “We thought, a lot of people know us because the business has been around since 1935, but they don’t know all that we do,” said general manager […]
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ODOT cautions Richland County drivers on these roads
MANSFIELD — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S Route 30 major rehabilitation U.S. 30, from state Route 309 to just east of the 5th Avenue ramps, will have single lane closures for a major rehabilitation project. Traffic will always be […]
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Nancy K. Zody
Nancy K. Zody, 77, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and other related illnesses. She was born in Mansfield on September 30, 1942 to the late Richard and Miriam (Smith) Porch. Nancy was a graduate of Lucas High School and met the love of […]
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Nurse battles cancer, serves others amid the COVID-19 pandemic
MANSFIELD — When COVID-19 hit, the Centers for Disease Control warned that some individuals were more at-risk for severe illness.As a patient in recovery from cancer and an autoimmune disorder, Aimee Jerger fit the bill.But that didn’t stop her from going to work. Jerger, a licensed practical nurse for Avita Health, was determined to continue […]
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Obhof announces bill with COVID-19 relief funds headed to governor’s office
COLUMBUS — Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) announced Thursday both chambers of the legislature recently approved Senate amendments to House Bill 481. The bill provides much needed pandemic relief funding to local communities, and ensures the continuation of public infrastructure projects and the jobs they support. An amendment the Ohio Senate added to H.B. 481 […]
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Community Foundation for Crawford County awards $162,000 in scholarships
BUCYRUS – The Community Foundation for Crawford County recently awarded more than $162,000 in scholarships to both graduating seniors and current college students. Scholarships were distributed as follows either during individual school ceremonies or via mail: Crawford County Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship – Katherine Wildenthaler (Galion) and Tyler Bishop (Bucyrus) Crawford Forward Scholarship – […]