MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield on Thursday announced children may participate in a city-wide “Trick or Treat Night” on Oct. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. In making the announcement, Mayor Tim Theaker suggested the participating age group be no older than 12. Residents wishing to participate in are asked to turn on […]
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Ohio treasurer wants $100 million in CARES Act funds for small business relief
COLUMBUS – Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague is calling for at least $100 million in the state’s remaining federal CARES Act allocation to be used for the creation of small business grants. The grants would provide much-needed support and relief to Ohio’s job creators severely impacted by the ongoing pandemic, according to Sprague. The proposal has […]
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Ohio jobless claims continue to decline from peak pandemic levels
COLUMBUS — Ohio residents filed 16,294 initial jobless claims last week, which is 257,921 fewer than – or less than 6 percent of – the peak earlier this year when the COVID-19 pandemic began. According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Ohioans filed 320,532 continued jobless claims last week, which was 455,770 […]
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Extraordinary nurses recognized at Avita Health System
ONTARIO – Three registered nurses at Avita Health System are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize nurses for the extraordinary, compassionate care they provide patients and families every day. The 2020 DAISY Award recipients are Valerie Carter of Galion Hospital, Nancy […]
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Richland Pregnancy Services seeks volunteers for training Oct. 15-17
MANSFIELD – Richland Pregnancy Services is offering a special training opportunity for anyone interested in volunteering at RPS. Terry Williams, CareNet specialist, will be coming for three days of training, Thursday, Oct. 15 to Saturday, Oct. 17. There will be a light dinner served on Thursday evening. Lunch will be provided on Friday and Saturday, […]
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Richland Public Health offers pediatric dental health program on North End Farmer’s Market Sept. 17 & 24
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health will offer a pediatric dental health program at the North End Farmer’s Market Sept. 17 and 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. Participants will receive a free dental health backpack for each child after completing a brief survey with a Health Educator from Richland Public Health. An e-mail address is […]
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St. Peter’s Parish to relaunch its Feed the Needy ministry
MANSFIELD – St. Peter’s Parish has announced the relaunch of its Feed the Needy ministry on a new day and with a new distribution process. The revamped program will resume on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 3 to 5 p.m. and then continue on the third Sunday of each month. The program has been on hiatus […]
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National Alpaca Days event slated for Sept. 26 & 27
MANSFIELD — Shady Lane Alpacas will have an open house to celebrate National Alpaca Days on Sept. 26 & 27 from noon to 6 p.m. The farm is located at 3073 Gass Road Lexington Ohio 44904 just outside of Lexington near Clear Fork Reservoir. The free, family-friendly event includes folks demonstrating how to use alpaca […]
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Mayer receives 2020 Ohio Distinguished Law Enforcement Lifetime Achievement Award
COLUMBUS — Retired Richland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Detective Matt Mayer received the 2020 Ohio Distinguished Law Enforcement Lifetime Achievement Award on Monday in a virtual ceremony during the Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Conference. Mayer was one of nine law enforcement officers honored by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. In more than 25 years with the […]
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Mansfield’s 2020 Secret City Tour takes place Sept. 19
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) will host the 2020 Secret City Tour on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organizers encourage the public to take a peek into some of Mansfield’s most exquisite historic buildings and architectural gems on this self-guided tour. “The Secret City Tour is one of our most […]