MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced it will seal and stripe the municipal parking lot at Fourth and Main streets this weekend. “We will have modified parking available from Saturday, Oct. 5, from 6 a.m. until Sunday, Oct. 6, at 9 p.m.,” Safety-Service Director Lori Cope said. “Please pay close attention to the […]
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Carla James to discuss mental health in the African-American community at NECIC event
MANSFIELD – Family life educator Carla James will discuss minority mental health and breaking the stigma around mental health in the African-American community on Oct. 14 at the North End Community Improvement Collaborative. Her discussion from noon to 1:30 p.m. is part of the African-American Leadership Initiative at the 134 N. Main St. organization. James has […]
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Obhof joins DeWine to announce 31,000 acre public land acquisition
COLUMBUS — Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof joined Gov. Mike DeWine and other lawmakers on Wednesday to announce the state has purchased more than 31,000 acres of public land in perpetuity for conservation and outdoor recreation in eastern Ohio. The announcement included senators Frank Hoagland (R-Mingo Junction), Michael Rulli (R-Salem) and Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster), as well […]
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Comedy show to benefit Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring
MANSFIELD — A benefit comedy show is planned Oct. 12 at the Liederkranz, 1212 Silver Lane, with proceeds going to Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring. Headlining the show are nationally known stand-up comics Kelly Vrooman, a Mansfield native, and Lauren Pritchard, both of whom specialize in improv comedy. Doors open at 6 p.m. and there are no reserved […]
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Akron man sentenced in federal court for attacks on public web sites
AKRON — An Akron man was sentenced to six years in prison for launching denial of service attacks that shut down web sites for the city of Akron and the Akron Police Department. James Robinson, 33, previously pleaded guilty to damaging protected computers. U.S. District Judge Christopher Boyko also ordered Robinson to pay $668,684 in […]
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Answers to the 7 most frequently asked benefit questions
When it comes to benefits, such a health insurance, many can agree that it is confusing. Unless you are involved in health insurance or Human Resources it can be hard to make sense of everything. Rinehart Insurance has compiled a list of some of the 7 most frequently asked benefit questions and their answers to […]
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Richland County Health Department focuses on Health Literacy in October
MANSFIELD — Health information is inherently complex, with medical jargon often leading to emotional reactions or feeling buried with a swarm of instruction. “Health care providers are not typically great communicators,” said Reed Richmond, health educator at the Richland Country Health Department. “Even people working the field aren’t comfortable talking about the subjects.” The health […]
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OhioHealth to build $14 million health center in Ashland
ASHLAND — OhioHealth announced today it will build a $14 million health center at the corner of Ohio 250 and George Road. Construction of the 22,000-square foot facility is expected to begin in November with an anticipated opening in the fall of 2020, OhioHealth said. OhioHealth currently has provider practices and outpatient services on Amberwood […]
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Early voting begins Tuesday around Ohio
MANSFIELD — Election Day is not until Nov. 5. But you begin early voting on Tuesday. Absentee/early voting begins Tuesday, either by mail or in person at the Richland County Board of Elections, 1495 W. Longview Ave., Suite 101. The closest entrance is in the back of the Longview Center by the “Vote Here” sign […]
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Young couple finds their perfect home design with McCready Interiors
Ross and Megan Cochrell are happily married, young homeowners in nearby Wooster, Ohio. Like many young couples, their home reflected the nature of their youth. “We were a typical young married couple,” said Megan, “with a hodge-podge of furniture that we had accumulated over the years.” But Ross and Megan were ready to upgrade their […]