MANSFIELD — University Hospitals is expanding into Richland County with a new outpatient facility in Madison Township. The UH Samaritan Richland Health Center, located at 1033 Ashland Road, will open its doors Feb. 17. Construction of the $17 million, 30,000 square foot ambulatory care center began in March 2019. The first floor of the expansive […]
Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
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Bellville village council seats two new members
BELLVILLE — The seats of Bellville village council are once again full. Newly appointed council members Ian Ball and Justin Enix participated in their first meeting this week. Both men were appointed to full terms after no one ran to fill the seats of former council members Vic Swisher and Deborah Dickson, whose terms expired […]
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Third grade spelling bee set for Feb. 27 Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Spelling bee season is upon us. While most spelling bee contestants in the area are middle school students, one grassroots bee brings the competition to even younger students. The fourth annual Mansfield 3rd Grade Spelling Bee will take place Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Multiple schools are involved, […]
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Bellville mayor honored for community development
BELLVILLE — Bellville Mayor Teri Brenkus has been a part of multiple initiatives to improve the look and living experience of Bellville since her appointment in 2017. In honor of her extensive community development efforts, Brenkus received an Economic Impact award from the Richland Area Chamber during its annual dinner on Jan. 30. Despite being a […]
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Catalyst Life Services telethon raises $116k
MANSFIELD — Local performers, community figures and area businesses all came out Saturday to support the 2020 Catalyst Rehab Telethon, filmed live at the Richland Mall. In nine hours, the event raised $116,608 for Catalyst Life Services in Mansfield. Catalyst Life Services provides a wide range of support to the community, including mental health services, […]
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Black History Month kicks off at Mansfield Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Richland County Public Library had its annual Black History Celebration on Saturday. Tiffany Mitchell, diversity and inclusion coordinator at the Ohio State University’s Mansfield campus, opened the event by reminding the audience of the many reasons it’s important to remember and celebrate black history. “Celebrating black history gives us the opportunity […]
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Mansfield Engineered Components honored for employing the hard-to-hire
MANSFIELD — At Mansfield Engineered Components, workforce development means more than hiring and retaining talent. It’s investing in the well-being of the staff and offering a chance to those facing barriers to employment. “We try very hard to maintain a company culture based on the golden rule,” said Steve Cummins, vice president of the company. […]
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Preston, Romanchuk honored at annual Chamber banquet
SHELBY — Betty Preston’s eyes were misty as she stood at the podium, but she was wearing her trademark grin. Preston received the 2019 Chairman’s Award on Thursday night during the Richland Area Chamber’s annual meeting and dinner. The award was given by past-chair Eric Snyder, who selected her for the award. “I’ve had the […]
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Packed house at Idea Works provides local residents chance to exchange ideas
MANSFIELD — More often than not, meaningful and transformative change starts with a conversation. Great ideas are born when people who care come together to hash out their thoughts and discuss solutions. A packed room of Richland County residents did just that Tuesday night at a conversation session entitled “What’s Your Future, Mansfield?” The event […]
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City Engineer Robert Bianchi wins Economic Impact Award
MANSFIELD — As city engineer, Bob Bianchi has been involved behind-the-scenes of many local projects. On Thursday, Bianchi will be recognized for his hard work with an Economic Excellence award from the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce at its annual dinner. “He goes well above and beyond his role as the city engineer,” said Jodie […]