Betty Lou Riggins, 74, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 19, 1947, in Matewan, West Virginia, to the late Canada “Candy” and Arva (Ball) Collins. An Ohio resident her entire life, Betty was the ultimate caregiver. She was a homemaker her […]
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David Robert Hempfield
David Robert Hempfield of Mansfield passed away late Monday evening, April 19, 2021, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus at the age of 64. He was born January 27, 1957, in Waco, Texas. Dave was an invaluable employee at Wappner Funeral Directors for 12 years where his special, caring touch, attention to detail and […]
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OhioHealth Shelby Hospital celebrates 100 years, commits $100k to the community
SHELBY – OhioHealth Shelby Hospital celebrated its centennial on April 20, 2021. To commemorate this 100th anniversary, OhioHealth announced a $100,000 commitment to Shelby’s Downtown Revitalization Project, led by the Community Improvement Corporation of Shelby. “Over the past 100 years, Shelby Hospital has been committed to the health and wellness of Shelby and its surrounding […]
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Single-lane closure on section of PAW to begin April 21 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs, the City of Mansfield has stated it will be necessary to reduce traffic to single lane only in the following area while repairs are being made: Westbound lane of Park Avenue West from North Weldon Street to Bowman Street. Traffic will be reduced to single lane starting at […]
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eRecycle program employs adults with disabilities
MANSFIELD — If you wish to support the environment and adults with disabilities, there’s an opportunity to do so through a project run by Richland Newhope Industries (RNI Inc.). The eRecycling program at RNI Inc. allows community members to recycle a number of electronics easily and affordably. It also creates an opportunity for adults with […]
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Vouchers available for senior farmers’ market nutrition program in Richland County
ONATARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is excited to announce the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) for Richland, Knox and Seneca county. This program helps provide income eligible seniors with access to locally grown fruits and vegetables. Participants will receive $50 worth of coupons through the growing season to […]
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Robert W. Martin
Robert W. Martin, 76, of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Country Meadows Care Center. Robert was the son of Lewis and Evelyn (Wade) Martin, and he was born May 15, 1944 in Mansfield, Ohio. Robert was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. He proudly served in the United States Army, […]
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Cocktails Out of Quarantine: Ashland man shares love for craft drinks via video projects
ASHLAND — It started as a video way of sharing with his friends in the Ohio Garrison of the 501st Legion during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Almost one year, and 59 episodes later, John Moser is still shaking and stirring “Cocktails Out of Quarantine.” In the pre-pandemic days, the Ashland resident and members of the […]
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Major Metals Co. plans 48,000-square foot addition, will add 16 new jobs
MANSFIELD — Major Metals Co. plans another 48,000 square-foot expansion at its 844 Kochheiser Road facility, adding 16 new jobs and an additional $800,000 in payroll over the next three years. Richland County commissioners on Tuesday approved a 15-year, 50-percent tax abatement for the project at the Washington Township site, located just outside Bellville and within the […]
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Ohio sends 100 state troopers to Minnesota to assist in potential civil unrest
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol sent 100 troopers to Minnesota on Monday to assist law enforcement officers with potential civil unrest. The movement came as the jury continued deliberations in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged with the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man in May […]