Community Outreach Education Coordinator of Directions Credit Union Jennifer Paramore spoke at the Ontario Growth Association (OGA) meeting on Thursday morning about a program called the Reality Store. “Business programs that work with the Reality Store Program need a pat on the back. It is a great program and without these people the Reality Store […]
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State Rep. Romanchuk and Ontario mayor discuss state and local issues
State Rep. Mark Romanchuk and Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson updated audience members at the Ontario Public Library on state and local issues on Monday evening. They also answered questions from the audience. Romanchuk provided updates on state issues that he has faced in his term as state representative. “When the governor took over there was […]
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Shelby police officer joins METRICH Enforcement Unit
Shelby Mayor Marilyn John announced Friday morning the city of Shelby is assigning an officer to the METRICH Enforcement Unit. Shelby Police Department Officer Aaron Bushey will serve on the unit. “Officer Aaron Bushey has worked diligently along with Chief Roub over the last couple of years to improve and increase his drug expertise, and he […]
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Heart to Heart Gala celebrates MedCentral awards
“This is a celebration for the Cardiac Program and all of their hard work,” said MedCentral Health System Director of Physician Recruitment and Public Relations Robin Schiffer. MedCentral’s Heart to Heart Gala takes place this Saturday. The event highlights the excellence in heart care through the MedCentral Heart and Vascular Institute and will be held […]
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Shelby City Council hears “Stand Your Ground” and state of the city
Mansfield resident Samantha Peko spoke to the Shelby City Council on Monday evening about the House Bill 203 regarding the “Stand Your Ground” law. And Mayor Marilyn John gave her report on the state on the city. Peko addressed the current bill that is known as “Stand Your Ground” law. She asked that the city […]
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Shelby students learn about human trafficking through “Living Without”
Shelby High School freshman English teacher Stephanie Jankov is helping her students become aware of serious issues in the world by creating a project called “Living Without.” “The kids got really interested in making a difference for those who are in need,” said Jankov. Last year, Jankov embarked on this project with her students and […]
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Popular “Skits, Bits, and Halfwits V” opens this weekend
Skits, Bits, and Halfwits is making its way back to the Mansfield Playhouse for part five of the smash hit comedic production. Directors Renee Rebman and Gordon Wendling have been creating these sketch-based comedies for about the last ten years. “This will be our fifth installment and it usually takes us a few years to […]
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Local businesses keep it sweet for Valentine’s Day
Finding the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day with a loved one can be challenging at times. However, here in Richland County, local businesses provide a wide variety of special ideas for this sentimental holiday. Daron’s Greenhouse & Floral located in Plymouth on 7386 Plymouth-Springmill Road, will make it a top priority to brighten up […]
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Rehab Center telethon creates excitement at Richland Mall
The Rehab Center celebrated the 23rd Rehab Telethon on Saturday at the Richland Mall. All of the proceeds benefit the Rehab Center which provides audiology services, mental health services, and vocational training. The Rehab Center is a non-profit comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation center that serves children and adults in the north central Ohio area. Their services also […]
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Two local authors talk at library for Black History Month
Local authors Raquel Eatmon and Brandi Johnson spoke Saturday at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library in honor of Black History Month which is observed in February. The two authors shared their stories of how they each embarked on becoming authors. Eatmon revealed that she was born and raised in Mansfield. “I have a lot of […]