MANSFIELD, Ohio – Former Richland County Commissioner Daniel Hardwick has filed petitions to again run for a county commissioner’s seat. Hardwick, a Republican candidate, was a county commissioner from 2000 to 2005. He will face recently announced candidate Connie Garber in the Republican primary, which is set for May 6. Both Garber and Hardwick seek […]
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Richland Co. hunters take 1,200 deer during gun season
MANSFIELD, Ohio – More than 1,200 white-tailed deer were harvested in Richland County during the state’s week-long gun season, according to an Ohio Department of Natural Resources report. That figure represents an increase from last year’s numbers. In all, 1,222 deer were tagged in the county from Nov. 30 through Dec. 6. In 2014, 1,159 […]
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OSU-M, NCSC event connects students with employers
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The campus of The Ohio State University at Mansfield and North Central State College hosted its third Internship Meet and Greet and Speed Networking session Friday morning inside the campus’ Eisenhower Hall. The event works to connect students with businesses for internship opportunities. OSU-M/NCSC Internship Program Coordinator Tracy Bond, along with NCSC […]
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Newhope receives checks from local Knights of Columbus
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Richland Newhope’s Gift Fund received two notable donations Wednesday during the Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities board meeting. The checks were presented to Richland Newhope Superintendent Liz Prather by two local Knights of Columbus councils, both of which collected donations in their respective communities last spring. The Knights of Columbus Council No. […]
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Founders Club marks latest initiative for LCC
LUCAS, Ohio – The Lucas Community Center [LCC] is in the homestretch, according to community center board president Bill Zirzow. To help the charitable nonprofit organization reach its destination, the board has initiated the Founders Club, a group designed to fund one-time needs to renovate, furnish, and make financially viable the LCC. Zirzow said not […]
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Socks For Seniors drive hits area
ONTARIO, Ohio – The Area Agency on Aging and We ACT have teamed up to introduce a national initiative this holiday season. Socks For Seniors is a nonprofit community service project that organizes, collects, and distributes new socks for the elderly across the country. It started 12 years ago in Columbus by Jamie Coyne. The […]
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Land bank board approves ‘new name,’ logo
MANSFIELD, Ohio – While the Richland County Land Reutilization Corporation will retain its official title for legal purposes, members of the nonprofit entity’s board passed a motion Wednesday to present itself as the Richland County Land Bank going forward. Bart Hamilton, chair of the land bank board of directors, had board members in attendance say […]
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Theaker, Spon take oaths of office
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Two Mansfield officials took their oaths of office Monday on the eve of their second consecutive terms. The terms for Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker and Law Director John Spon officially begin Tuesday. The ceremony for Theaker began at 10 a.m. in Mansfield City Council Chambers with Ohio State Rep. Mark Romanchuk administering […]
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Children, families gather for Candy Cane Lane at Galion church
GALION, Ohio – St. Paul United Methodist Church invited families – as well as St. Nick himself – to its third annual Candy Cane Lane event at the church. Families gathered Sunday to take part in a variety of holiday activities, including crafts, cookie decorating, games, face painting, live music, and pictures with Santa, and […]
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Winter is coming: Local EMA office offers tips for preparedness
MANSFIELD, Ohio – As colder weather approaches so does the possibility of severe winter weather and emergency situations. That’s why Richland County Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Bailey said people need to be “aware and prepared” before any potential inclement weather strikes. “Being prepared is a big thing,” he said. “That certainly helps us and […]