RICHLAND COUNTY — With heat and humidity on the rise, the Richland Public Health urges residents to use extra care to avoid heat-related illness. The temperature Tuesday is expected to be above 90 degrees and then stay in the high 80s late next week. People suffer heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion […]
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Ohio emerges as major model of collaboration in Alzheimer’s research
Dr. Alan Lerner looks at how Ohio is growing its Alzheimer’s research capabilities and reflects on the strong foundation set. “Our roots go deep,” he said. “Many of the leaders of the field worked in Ohio, grew up in Ohio.” Today, “I’d say (Ohio) is square in the middle of the pack. The Cleveland Alzheimer’s […]
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MOESC collaborating with University of Toledo for school psychologist development program
MANSFIELD — According to the National Association of School Psychologists, there is a critical shortage in school psychology. Shortages in school psychology have the potential to significantly undermine the availability of high quality services to students, families, and schools. In order to mitigate this problem in the local area, Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center and the […]
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Shelby Women’s Fund lends helping hand to RCCS during COVID-19 crisis
The Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation are doing their part to keep Richland County safe. On Monday, June 29, steering committee members Lynn Wechter, Anita Ream and Lois Robertson presented a check for $500 to Richland County Children Services (RCCS). This charitable donation will be used to purchase protective masks to enhance safety during […]
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Most Wanted: Alleged rapist has ties to Mansfield area
MANSFIELD — Authorities are seeking four fugitives as part of the Most Wanted list compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in the Richland County division for the week of June 29. Jeffery Siron, 31, is six-foot-three, 170 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is wanted for failure to register as […]
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Alzheimer’s Association announces virtual education programs
TOLEDO — The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will present several upcoming virtual educational programs to help the community and families impacted by the disease. These presentations cover a variety of topics and occur at different times during the day via videoconferencing, allowing individuals to participate in the convenience of their homes. They will discuss […]
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Ashland man arrested after fleeing accident scene
ASHLAND COUNTY — A 38-year-old Ashland man was arrested after crashing his pickup truck Friday on U.S. 42 in Jackson Township, according to the Ashland Post of the State Highway Patrol. The driver, identified as Mark Lachendro, was involved a single-vehicle, rollover crash near Ohio 302, troopers said. When troopers got the scene, they found […]
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OhioHealth highlights iconic Mansfield images in new mural
MANSFIELD – OhioHealth’s new wallscape, located in downtown Mansfield’s Historic Carrousel District, celebrates the reopening of tourism and local businesses in Mansfield and Richland County. The mural features many of the community’s iconic organizations that help residents and businesses thrive in Mansfield and Richland County. OhioHealth partnered with an artist to recreate iconic local buildings […]
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DeWine tells Ohio Legislative Black Caucus racism is public health issue
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine said racism is a public health issue during the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation’s “COVID-Black 911” digital conference Thursday. The conference focused the reality that Black people and communities are facing during the coronavirus global pandemic. The two-hour digital conference featured an appearance by DeWine, House Minority Leader Emilia Sykes, […]
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OhioHealth gives back portion of donated COVID-19 supplies
COLUMBUS — OhioHealth has given back a portion of the supplies donated to area hospitals in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, including to two Richland County organizations. In March and April, supplies of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) and other needed items were in short supply due to the worldwide demand and the […]