MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Gift of Grain Fund received its first donation of grain. Brian Alt of Alt Farms in Shelby gave bushels of corn to the Foundation’s account at Sunrise Cooperative Inc. in Crestline recently. The Foundation sold the corn on the same day as the delivery. “We are grateful to Brian […]
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BBB Tip: Beware of scholarship scams when searching for financial aid
AKRON — The June 30 federal FAFSA deadline is nearly here and many students will begin searching for grants or scholarships to help fund their college education. With an average tuition of approximately $22,000 at 4-year institutions, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, paying for a college degree is a challenging obstacle for […]
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Born and raised: Bellville PD’s Chief Willey on 38 years in law enforcement
BELLVILLE — Chief Ron Willey has spent his entire career with the Bellville Police Department. Now, after almost four decades, he’s stepping down on July 31. “I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to have served this village in this capacity,” Willey wrote in his resignation letter. “Through it all, I have always felt the support […]
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Beauty e-commerce in 2023: These top trends are driving the future
(BPT) – Keeping your finger on the pulse of what consumers want can be a challenge, especially in the ever-evolving beauty industry. Social media and lifestyle trends often influence where beauty dollars are spent, and suppliers must take note of buyer purchasing patterns to meet demand. Data from Alibaba.com, a leading B2B e-commerce marketplace for […]
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How people with diabetes can access affordable insulin
(BPT) – If you or someone you love has diabetes, you already know how essential insulin is for managing the disease every day. Today, 8.4 million Americans rely on insulin to manage their diabetes, making access to this crucial medication more important than ever. In March of 2023, Lilly announced plans to reduce the cost […]
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Rally for Life & Liberty set for June 24 at Mansfield’s Central Park
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield-based Protect Life of Ohio (PLO) is holding a Rally for Life and Liberty on Saturday, June 24, at the gazebo in downtown Mansfield’s Central Park from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Greg Jevnikar, spokesman for PLO said his group is excited about the event. “We will be celebrating the overturn of […]
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New streetlights brighten downtown Danville
DANVILLE — Danville is looking a little brighter these days, thanks to a year-long, grassroots community effort that raised nearly $160,000 to install 31 streetlights along the village’s downtown corridor. Main-Market & Beyond, the village’s newly-formed business association, spearheaded the initiative. Betty Severns, owner of The Blonde Robin and chair of the association’s beautification committee, […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Student Loans
(StatePoint) More American families are borrowing for college. At the same time, merit aid and the use of personal income and savings is falling. That’s according to an annual College Ave Student Loans survey of college students at four-year universities, conducted with Barnes & Noble College Insights. The survey also found college affordability is top-of-mind […]
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Board of Governors Welcomes New Director of Community Schools
MANSFIELD — On June 21, 2023, The Board of Governors approved Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center’s new Director of Community Schools, David Jones. MOESC is proud to congratulate Jones on his new position on the team. The candidate was selected out of several candidates, and was deemed most capable of fulfilling the several responsibilities required for […]
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Mid-Ohio Civic Opera offers Beethoven’s only opera, ‘Fidelio,’ on Friday night
MANSFIELD — Brandon Dixon was a teenager at the Richland School of Academic Arts when he was introduced to the Mid-Ohio Civic Opera. He was blown away by the sound at his school that day. “I was 13 or 14, trying to be the cool guy at the time. ‘Oh, man, it’s gonna be lame’ […]