MANSFIELD — When filling out Christmas cards this year, consider sending season’s greetings to the troops. AMVETS Post 26 Ladies Auxiliary is collecting Christmas cards, hoping to exceed last year’s amount (7,000 cards) and send at least 10,000 cards to troops all over the world. “AMVETS Post 26 and other organizations throughout the nation are […]
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Obhof, Romanchuk say local jobs are available, note skills gap
MANSFIELD — State Sen. Larry Obhof and State Rep. Mark Romanchuk agree that jobs are available, it’s a just a matter of filling them. The Republican politicians, both of whom are up for reelection, strolled through downtown Mansfield Monday on a walking tour of the community. The duo said bolstering the economy ranks high on […]
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Presidential Election 2016: What to expect
MANSFIELD — Richland County voters will do more than choose who will become the nation’s next leader in the upcoming general election. They’ll decide who will fill several county administrative offices. Paulette Hankins, director of Richland County Board of Elections, expects a higher voter turnout given that it’s a presidential election. “We usually get anywhere […]
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Mansfield diaper bank sees boost in stock
MANSFIELD — The Community Development Block Grant Diaper Bank was recently replenished. Housed at Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center, the diaper bank enables low-income families to meet the basic need of diapering their child, said Lisa Hall, Ocie Hill director. Hall purchased about $3,000 worth of diapers and wipes last week, after Mansfield council approved […]
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Prairie Peddler Festival to feature over 180 artisan booths
BUTLER — One of the area’s much-anticipated events of the fall is fast approaching. Starting this weekend, the Prairie Peddler Festival will set up shop along Ohio 97 just outside Butler. This hand-made marketplace gives patrons a one-of-a-kind experience with over 180 artisan booths offering a variety of goods for purchase in a peaceful, wooded […]
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St. Peter’s pays tribute to law enforcement
MANSFIELD — The sweet, young singing voices of St. Peter’s Elementary and Montessori School students could be heard outside the school building on Wednesday during a brief ceremony that honored local law enforcement officers. Members of the Mansfield Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Office were treated to songs, cards, artwork and medals for their […]
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Beautification sector encounters good, bad in sprucing up Mansfield
MANSFIELD — It hasn’t always been pretty, but Richland Community Development Group’s Beautification Sector is making progress in sprucing up Mansfield. Earlier this year, the Richland County Foundation awarded the Mansfield Area Beautification Sector a $33,610 grant to assist with various beautification projects. One of the projects that’s been completed is the planting of six […]
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Council approves new housing director position in community development dept.
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council unanimously approved an amendment Tuesday night that renames the position of community development manager as community development and housing director. Conversations concerning the fate of the community development department surfaced in June when Mayor Tim Theaker announced that the department would be outsourced to a nonprofit organization. The announcement caused […]
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“Women Helping Others” reaches out to nursing homes, children
MANSFIELD — Three friends are making a concerted effort to help people in need. They’re calling themselves “Women Helping Others.” The group is made up of Mansfield residents Ruthy Barretta and Jessica Greer and Ashland resident Janet Baird. “When we know that somebody is in need, we want to jump in and help,” Baird said. […]
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Community development department could gain new director
MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s community development department could gain a new director, pending council’s approval. Mayor Tim Theaker said during a public affairs committee meeting Tuesday that an individual — whose name was not disclosed — has already accepted the city’s offer, contingent upon council approving pertinent legislation at its next meeting Sept. 20. The legislation, […]