MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department announced Friday morning that Liberty Pool will open on Monday, June 1 at noon. The pool’s hours will be from noon to 6 p.m. seven days per week (weather permitting). The price remains the same as last summer, with adults charged $2, ages 4 to […]
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Richland County Democrats elect Central Committee, party chair
MANSFIELD — Matt Finfgeld was elected Thursday evening to his fourth term as chair of the Richland County Democratic Party Central Committee. The election came during a “virtual” re-organizational meeting of the local Democratic Party on Zoom. The party also elected J.R. Rice as Central Committee vice chair, Venita Shoulders as secretary and Andy McGinity […]
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Mansfield Fire Dept. to begin flushing, testing hydrants on June 8
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Fire Dept. will begin flushing hydrants and testing flow on June 8. The program will continue throughout the summer until all hydrants have been flushed and tested for flow. Personnel will begin testing and flushing hydrants in the southern part of Mansfield and work their way out north to the airport. […]
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COVID-19: Friendly House announces summer activity plans
MANSFIELD — The Friendly House Board of Managers and Executive Director Terry Conard on Thursday released an announcement regarding the facility and summer activities during the COVID-19 pandemic: “The Friendly House is taking the necessary steps about reopening the facility and our summer programs safely and effectively. There are currently many guidelines in place and […]
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MOESC to re-open office to public, resume fingerprinting services in June
MANSFIELD — The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center team has announced the following steps as it re-opens its facility during the COVID-19 pandemic, a schedule and guidance that will be in place through July 31 or until further notice: Starting June 1, 2020, the Mid-Ohio ESC receptionist office will open to the public, and office hours […]
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OSU-Mansfield’s Mueller honored with Distinguished Staff Award
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State University has presented Andrew Mueller, director of the Conard Learning Center, with a Distinguished Staff Award. The Distinguished Staff Award is given annually to 12 individuals for outstanding achievements, leadership and dedication to The Ohio State University. The award also recognizes staff who have helped to provide significant solutions to […]
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Renaissance Theatre announces 2020 ‘Broadway Camp’ virtual sessions
MANSFIELD — Registration has opened for the Renaissance’s annual “Broadway Camp!” summer theatre program for students ages 8-13. In order to support the health and safety of participants, the popular summer camp sessions will be held as virtual classes, set for the weeks of June 22-26 and June 29-July 2. In accordance with Gov. Mike […]
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COVID-19: DeWine discusses testing, assisted-living visitation and county fairs
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted on Thursday afternoon provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. PHARMACY TESTING: DeWine announced that the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has clarified rules allowing pharmacists to order and administer tests for COVID-19. “As frontline health care providers, pharmacies […]
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COVID-19: ODJFS reports another 42,082 initial jobless claims in the past week
For the week ending May 23, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported 42,082 initial jobless claims to the U.S. Dept. of Labor. The number of initial jobless claims filed in Ohio over the last 10 weeks, when the COVID-19 pandemic led to a state-ordered shutdown of non-essential businesses, has risen to 1,257,838, […]
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Shelby Area Democratic Club conducts ‘virtual’ meeting
SHELBY — The Shelby Area Democratic Club conducted an electronic meeting on May 21, the organization’s first meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its last meeting was in February. The group’s 14th annual Bakeless Bake Sale is scheduled for June 18. This year’s featured recipes are Martha Washington’s Famous Candy and Edith Wilson’s Hot Peppered Nuts. […]