MANSFIELD — Candace Watson-Cole has a waiting list of women wanting her support as they recover from addiction or human trafficking. Watson-Cole is the founder and executive director of Rubies Women’s Group, a faith-based recovery program that houses and supports female survivors of human trafficking and addiction. Watson-Cole limits the Rubies house to six residents […]
Grace McCormick, Staff Reporter
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Mechanics Bank accepting donations for residents displaced by apartment fire
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Good news is on the way for residents of a 4-unit apartment complex on Piper Road that was damaged in a Dec. 16 structure fire. Madison Twp. Fire Chief Ken Justus said the fire department responded to a smoke sighting call and received help from the Mansfield and Mifflin Township fire departments […]
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Cornerstone OB/GYN temporarily closed for water damage
MANSFIELD — Third Street Family Health Services have temporarily closed the Cornerstone OB/GYN offices at Balgreen Drive due to ongoing weather-related repairs for storm damage. Third Street communications and marketing manager Teri Sumbry said the offices are rerouting scheduled services to the Third Street Family Health Services Main Campus, Hawkins Medical Center and Five Points Primary Care. […]
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Open Source: Will there be a New Year’s Eve ball drop in downtown Mansfield?
OPEN SOURCE This story was prompted by a question through Open Source. If you have a story tip, idea, or question about the community that you would like to see us address through a story, submit it at Open Source. MANSFIELD — After thousands of people attended Mansfield’s first New Year’s Eve ball drop last year, […]
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Open Source: What’s happening to Clip Joint Barber Shop?
OPEN SOURCE This story was prompted by a question through Open Source. If you have a story tip, idea, or question about the community that you would like to see us address through a story, submit it at Open Source. MADISON TOWNSHIP — Jessica Foltz said she aims to build an atmosphere of “an old-school […]
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Richland County EMA director offer tips to prepare for winter storms
MANSFIELD — Strong winds and extreme cold are expected across north central Ohio Friday and Saturday, which the National Weather Service in Cleveland said may disrupt holiday travel plans. Cold temperatures starting Thursday night are expected to usher in two to four inches of snow Friday and Saturday, with wind gusts up to 60 miles […]
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Need last-minute gifts? Find locally owned jewelry, gift boxes & T-shirts at Richland Mall
ONTARIO — Linda Quinn says there are hidden gems in the hallways of Richland Mall. Across from Ashcroft & Oak Jewelers and JCPenney, Quinn sets up five booths for the holiday shopping season. She sells food gift boxes, personalized ornaments, popcorn, toys and home decor. Quinn said her favorite booth changes from year to year, […]
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Madison Twp. Fire Department awarded grant for intervention equipment
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Township Fire Department has large upgrades on the horizon. Fire Chief Ken Justus announced Monday night the department earned an $18,975 grant from the Leary Firefighters Foundation for rapid intervention equipment. According to the Leary Firefighters Foundation’s website, the foundation funds equipment, vehicles, training and technology for firefighters nationwide. Justus […]
