MANSFIELD — According to data compiled by Public Health Nursing at Richland Public Health, flu season has arrived in Richland County. “We have started to see positive test results and hospitalizations due to influenza in the past three weeks,” says Emily Leedy, Epidemiologist at Richland Public Health. Numbers from December show 70 cases of influenza, […]
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Christian is featured speaker at We ACT event on Jan. 6
MANSFIELD – We ACT has announced that Carlos Christian will be the featured speaker at the Spread the Light kick-off on Jan. 6 at Graham Automall, 1515 W. 4th St., Mansfield. There will also be a special announcement from the Richland County Foundation at the conclusion of the kick-off, organizers stated Thursday. Christian has a […]
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Hill joins RE/MAX First Realty
MANSFIELD – RE/MAX First Realty has announced that Mansfield-based Realtor Karen Hill has joined the growing real estate franchise. A multi-million-dollar producer for the past 22 years, Karen is known for being a “Full Time PLUS Weekends” kind of agent and always available for your call. Customer service, communication along with quick response and her […]
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Mansfield native becomes district manager for Yamaha
BUENA PARK, Calif. – Yamaha Corporation of America announced Thursday that Mansfield native Dave Clark has been appointed Great Lakes district manager for the company’s Band & Orchestral division, overseeing sales in parts of Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Clark reports to David Suter, regional sales manager, Band & Orchestral division at the company. “Yamaha […]
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Richland County Foundation Women’s Fund hosts drug crisis program Jan. 17
MANSFIELD — The Women’s Fund will host a presentation about America’s Drug Crisis Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Richland County Foundation, 181 S. Main St., Mansfield. Providers for Healthy Living Mental Health Therapist Dave Krenrick will discuss the history of this country’s problems with drugs, alternative and traditional explanations of the drug […]
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Richland County Foundation touts college, trade-school scholarships
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Foundation has announced its college and trade school scholarship applications for the 2019-2020 school year are now available online at richlandcountyfoundation.org. New applicants and high school seniors must have at least a 2.5 grade point average (GPA), college students and returning applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA, attend […]
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Shelby Historic Preservation Commission seeks public input Jan. 29
SHELBY — The Shelby Historic Preservation Commission is requesting public input for the Shelby City Historic Preservation Plan 2019-2023. The first public input meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Marvin Memorial Library, 29 West Whitney Ave., Shelby. All persons interested in what the Shelby City Historic Preservation Plan should include and […]
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Black History Month events slated for Feb. 2 at Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library will host its annual Black History Celebration on Saturday, February 2 with festivities running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring music, displays, food, and crafts for kids. All food and entertainment are free and open to the public. Mainstage entertainment highlights include praise dance, African dance, drumming […]
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Mansfield police warn against vehicle break-ins
MANSFIELD — Thieves have prospered in Mansfield during the holiday season, according to local authorities. Since Dec. 24, there have been 16 car break-ins, which mostly occurred in the Maple Street and Royal Oak areas. Fourteen of the 16 thefts were from unlocked vehicles, according to Mansfield police. Police suggest making your vehicle a harder […]
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Sunday in the Park with George coming to Theatre 166 Jan. 18-20
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Performing Arts Association’s new performance space, Theatre 166, will present its second production in the MT Business Technologies Black Box Series, Sunday in the Park with George, on Jan. 18 and 19 at 8 p.m., and Jan. 20 at 2:30 p.m. The Set & Design is sponsored by Adena Corporation. Directed […]