MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its construction schedule for the week of July 13. As a result, Richland County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads: The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S Route 30 […]
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HEAP summer crisis program runs July 1 to Sept. 30
ONTARIO — Beginning July 1, the Ohio Development Services Agency and Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging will help income-eligible Ohioans maintain their utility service through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program. The program helps eligible Ohioans pay an electric bill, purchase an air conditioning unit or fan, or pay for central air […]
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Sarah Graham joins THA Mortgage as Loan Officer
MANSFIELD — THA Mortgage has announced the addition of Sarah Graham to its team. Sarah will provide services to clients in the role of Mortgage Loan Officer. A resident of Olmsted Falls, she has worked in the banking industry for 12 years and has been a Loan Originator for almost eight years. She was initially […]
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Young Entrepreneurs Academy now accepting applications
MANSFIELD — Motivated students entering grades 6-12 who have the drive to start their own small business are invited to apply to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). Applications are being accepted now through Sept. 20 for the 24-week class at www.yeausa.org. YEA! is a groundbreaking program that transforms local middle and high school students into […]
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Home Energy Assistance Program Summer Crisis help available
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Development Services Agency and Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging is now helping income-eligible Ohioans maintain their utility service through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program. The program helps eligible Ohioans pay an electric bill, purchase an air conditioning unit or fan, or pay for central air conditioning repairs. […]
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Mansfield Symphony Chorus welcomes new members
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Symphony Chorus is welcoming virtual auditions for its 2020-2021 season. Any member of the community is invited to audition. Under the direction of Chorus Master Lori Turner, MSC will perform three concerts this season: SingOut! A Choral Celebration, Holiday Pops, and Carmina Burana (the latter two in collaboration with the Mansfield […]
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Continued applications for jobless benefits in Ohio decline for 10th straight week
COLUMBUS — Continued applications for unemployment benefits have declined for the 10th straight week, according to the Ohio Dept. of Jobs & Family Services. Those who remain jobless filed 347,587 fewer continued claims last week compared to the peak in April during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, for the week ending July 4, ODJFS reported […]
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Vouchers available for Senior Farmers’ Market nutrition program in Richland County
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging has announce the expansion of the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) into Richland County. This program helps provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits and vegetables. Participants will receive $50 worth of coupons though the growing season to use at participating farmers’ […]
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Ohio Dept. of Health warns about methanol-based hand sanitizers
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Health is warning consumers about the presence of hand sanitizers that contain unlisted methanol as an ingredient. Methanol is a toxic alcohol that can cause poisoning when absorbed through the skin and blindness or death when swallowed. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there has been […]
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Balderson: Pushing back on proposed reduction of Air Force fleet that could impact 179th
EDITOR’S NOTE: This press release was issued by the office of Congressman Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) WASHINGTON – Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers are calling for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to provide a long-term fleet management plan for C-130 aircraft, in response to a proposed reduction of the C-130H fleet […]