William B. “Billy” (aka Spoon Man) Weaver, 56, of Mansfield, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2015, after an extended illness. He was born on August 8, 1958, in Shelby, to Bernard S. H. and Mary H. (Snay) Weaver. He retired from GM after almost 30 years, and was known for being […]
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Richland Newhope celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Richland Newhope is celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March and asks everyone to focus on peoples’ abilities and similarities rather than their differences. Statewide, and across the nation, organizations devoted to serving individuals with developmental disabilities are holding special events in March to raise public awareness of the many abilities people […]
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Secretary of State Husted announces adjusted campaign contribution limits
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced the 2015 Adjusted Campaign Contribution Limits, which take effect Wednesday, Feb. 25. “Whether you are a candidate, donor or other key player in the political process, it is important for all those subject to Ohio campaign finance laws to have a clear understanding of the […]
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“Drive 4 UR School” event to raise funding for Shelby High School Band program
SHELBY, Ohio – Donley Ford of Shelby and Lisa Baker, band director at Shelby High School, have planned “Drive 4 UR School” to raise needed funds for the band program. The event, Hosted by Donley Ford of Shelby, will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 249 Mansfield Ave., […]
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Snow emergencies for March 1
Snow Emergencies for surrounding counties are as follows. Snow Emergency Classifications LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously. LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is […]
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Highest amounts of snowfall expected south of U.S. 30
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Sunday, March 1, 3:15 a.m.)–Snow will continue today and this evening, according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland. Snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are possible with the highest amounts south of U.S. 30. The snow will end tonight. The period of most intense snow will occur shortly after sunrise to […]
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Richland Public Health announces health screenings for March
Senior Screenings Special health screenings for senior citizens to check blood pressure and blood sugar levels (three hour fast required for blood sugar), will be provided by Richland Public Health nurses at the following dates, locations and times: Monday, March 2 Friendly House, 380 N. Mulberry St., Mansfield 10 a.m. – Noon Wednesday, March 4 […]
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Ashland University MFA faculty member wins Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award
ASHLAND, Ohio – Angie Estes, an Ashland University faculty member in the low residency Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, has won the $100,000 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award for best book of poems published in the previous year. “That is fantastic news for Angie and Ashland University,” said AU Interim Provost Dr. Douglas […]
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Richland Public Health offers program to help pregnant women stop smoking
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — Richland Public Health is now trained and certified to offer a program called “Baby & Me – Tobacco Free” to help pregnant women quit smoking and stay quit. “We know the harm tobacco use causes to the mother and the unborn child,” said Martin Tremmel, Health Commissioner at Richland Public Health. […]