GALION – Avita Health System says it has achieved a cardiology milestone as the first critical access hospital in the United States to implant the CardioMEMS HF System to treat heart failure patients. This device allows Avita’s cardiology team to monitor a patient’s cardiac pressures remotely and provide real-time treatment to improve outcomes in those […]
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Edge Plastics expects $16 million expansion to be finished in December
MANSFIELD ─ Edge Plastics broke ground on its new facility on Wednesday, right after the April snow. The plastic storage products manufacturer will add almost 35,000 square feet of space at its production facility on Newman Street, according to chief operating officer Mike Bradley. He said about 19,000 square feet will be used to store […]
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Mansfield native releases page-turning book detailing experience as a celebrity makeup artist
MANSFIELD – For 16 years, Mansfield native Mayvis Payne has made a name for herself as a makeup artist. Her talented skills with a blending brush have put her in the same room as notable celebrities such as Jennifer Holliday, Kerry Washington, Nick Cannon and Maya Angelou. While having an overall pleasant experience throughout her career, […]
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11th annual Kingwood 5K run & walk returns on June 12
MANSFIELD — The Kingwood 5K Run and Walk will be held on June 12 with the race start at 9 a.m. The chip-timed 5K is held on the long-standing traditional date of the second Saturday in June. Registration is $25 and can be completed online at ohioraceday.com or by mail to Doug Heestand, 431 Edgewood […]
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Richland Soil & Water Conservation District accepting summer intern applications
MANSFIELD — Now is the chance to spend your summer with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) as a Summer intern. Richland SWCD is pleased to announce applications are being accepted from current college students for one paid intern position. The internship is being funded through a grant from the Richland County Foundation […]
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Richland Soil & Water Conservation District promotes soil and water stewardship week
MANSFIELD — The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD), in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating Soil and Water Stewardship Week from April 25 to May 2, 2021, focusing on the theme “Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities.” Richland SWCD is a member of NACD, which oversees the annual Stewardship […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Masi announces retirement plans
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sherriff’s Office Maj. Joe Masi announced Wednesday his retirement from the department, effective June 2. Masi, who has been Sheriff Steve Sheldon’s chief deputy for the past eight years, spent more than four decades in law enforcement. “I have enjoyed working with an excellent team of correctional and law enforcement officers, […]
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The Ohio Statehouse was constructed as a symbol of Democracy
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Jan. 15, 2021 by the Ohio History Connection. Richland Source has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. COLUMBUS — Each state’s capitol building is a unique symbol of democracy and a gathering place for important events in […]
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Utility & fossil fuel influence in Ohio goes beyond passage of bailout
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 3 of a three-part series which began on April 19 and continued on April 20. This article is provided through a collaborative agreement with Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism in partnership with the nonprofit Energy News Network. For those interested in joining the free mailing list or […]
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Ask Coco: Advice for newly pregnant moms
Dear Coco, My husband and I are newly pregnant with our first child. What are some things you’d wish you’d known about pregnancy, but didn’t? – Great Expectations Dear Great Expectations, Congratulations on your new pregnancy – what a special moment you’re living in! I was lucky to have three healthy pregnancies and gave […]