COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is urging all Ohioans who have received notices regarding overpayment of unemployment compensation benefits to appeal their cases if they believe the notices were sent in error. “It’s no secret that despite the state’s Herculean efforts, it was crushed with the unprecedented volume of new claims flooding in […]
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Clear Fork junior remembered at 4th annual Red Cross blood drive
BELLVILLE — The community is invited to give blood in memory of Josh Blauser at a special American Red Cross blood drive Wednesday, July 1 from 1 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bellville. A junior at Clear Fork High, Josh passed away from SUDEP (sudden unexpected death from Epilepsy), which caused […]
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Unemployment picture continues to improve in Ohio, says ODJFS
COLUMBUS — Continued applications for unemployment benefits have declined for the eighth straight week, the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services reported Thursday. Those who remain jobless filed 314,744 fewer continued claims last week, compared to the peak in April due to the state-ordered shutdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, for the […]
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Section of Park Avenue West reduced to single-lane for road repair
MANSFIELD — Park Avenue West from Bowman Street to North Weldon Avenue will be reduced to single-lane traffic, both east- and west-bound, beginning Thursday at 8 a.m. due to road repairs. The lanes are expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday Monday, barring any unanticipated problems. Construction signs will be posted at the […]
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BibleWalk re-opens with new tour, ‘The Kingdom of God’
MANSFIELD — After being closed for a time due to the governor’s orders regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, BibleWalk has reopened its doors to visitors once again. The museum is one of the world’s leading Christian attractions and Ohio’s only life-size wax museum. With this reopening BibleWalk unveils its newest tour, “The Kingdom of God.” […]
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Donley Auto Group continues as family-operated business with new owner
SHELBY — Donley Auto Group, established in 1977, has been purchased by Ryan Sponsler who now assumes the role of president and dealer principal for all four Donley locations. Sponsler has worked in several key positions within the company in his 25 years at Donley, most recently serving as vice president and shareholder before completing […]
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Sports physicals offered at Akron Children’s Hospital Urgent Care in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – Students planning to participate in high school sports this fall can take advantage of convenient sports physicals at Akron Children’s Hospital’s Urgent Care location in Mansfield this summer. Sports physicals, required for high school student athletes by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), are available through Oct. 30. Appointments are available Mondays […]
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Richland Public Health announces mosquito spraying June 22-26
MANSFIELD – Richland Public Health will be conducting mosquito spraying, weather permitting, in the following locations June 22 – 26: June 24 – South of Ridgestone Dr., North of Noblet Rd., East of Rudy Rd., West of Twitchell Rd., Springfield Township. Rain date June 26. June 24 – South of Walker Lake Rd., North of […]
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Columbia Gas resumes operations; offers payment plans during COVID-19
MANSFIELD — When the COVID-19 pandemic appeared, Columbia Gas paused some non-emergency work that requires us to go into customers’ homes or businesses. We did this to protect the safety of customers, communities and our employees, with the approval of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Other work continued, with social distancing, face coverings […]
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Congressional candidate addresses Shelby Area Democratic Club
SHELBY — Quentin Potter, candidate for Congress from Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, recently spoke to the members of the Shelby Area Democratic Club. The group met on Thursday, June 18 electronically. “Good government matters because it works,” stated Mr. Potter. “I have 30 years of experience in making government work.” The North Canton resident most […]