ASHLAND, Ohio – Texas Gov. Rick Perry will be the keynote speaker at the 30th Annual John M. Ashbrook Memorial Dinner at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 at Ashland University. Sponsored by the Ashbrook Center, this event has hosted many political leaders including Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Margaret Thatcher, Colin Powell and John Boehner. The dinner […]
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Richland SWCD launches program to preserve history
MANSFIELD, Ohio – In February, The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District developed a new program, the Richland County Pioneers. The program focuses on interviews to gather histories from families in Richland County to preserve past agricultural knowledge and to reflect on the changes in agricultural practices over time. Richland County has a long, rich […]
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Ashland Balloonfest gets new logo for 25th anniversary
Ashland Balloonfest has a new logo for 2015, celebrating 25 years. “A classic feel that embraces a fresh breath of patriotism.” said Logan Emser a fourth-year School of Visual Communication Design student, when asked about the design. Emser will graduate in May with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kent State. Misty Miller, Balloonfest Public Relations Chair said, “The decision was […]
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Pioneer preschool hosts community wide kindergarten fair
SHELBY, Ohio – Pioneer Preschool hosted its annual community wide Kindergarten Fair on March 12. The goal for the kindergarten fair was to assist in making the transition from preschool to kindergarten as easy and smooth as possible for children and parents. In order to make this possible and effective, Pioneer Preschool partnered with area […]
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Senate passes state transportation budget
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Senator Larry Obhof (R-Medina) announced the Senate passage of the state transportation budget, House Bill 53. The bill invests more than $7 billion in construction, maintenance, and safety of the state’s roads, bridges, and highway system. House Bill 53 provides funding for the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Public […]
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Bellville to improve wastewater treatment with Ohio EPA funds
BELLVILLE, Ohio – Bellville is upgrading its wastewater treatment to make the overall process more effective, including removing more ammonia, to improve water quality and reduce nutrients in Clear Fork Mohican River, thanks to an interest-free loan from Ohio EPA. The loan is financing equipment to generate oxygen to better remove fats, oil and grease, […]
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Modern Woodmen and Mansfield Christian School fundraiser for David Robinson a success
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Modern Woodmen of America members in Mansfield recently helped raise money for cancer patient David Robinson by holding a pasta dinner at Mansfield Christian School. The event, held on February 13, raised $$12,915.50. This includes $2,500 matched by Modern Woodmen’s home office through the organization’s Matching Fund program. The money will be […]
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Galion students bolster brainpower with school breakfast
GALION, Ohio – Children who eat breakfast at school start the day ready to learn, which is reflected in higher test scores and better classroom behavior. However, only half of the children who eat lunch at school also eat school breakfast, according to the Food Research and Action Council. To garner increased participation […]
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Artwork by Mansfield Senior High students showcased Sunday at Art Center
Thirty-two works of art by Mansfield Senior High School students will be showcased during a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Mansfield Art Center. The pieces were selected during regional competition in the annual Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition, which draws approximately 12,000 entries throughout the state. The works of seven students were […]