A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. this morning for north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio. The National Weather Service in Cleveland, at 6:41 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, reported that some freezing rain or freezing drizzle may occur this morning before it changes over to rain. Low pressure will move up […]
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Marion Campus to host job/internship and education fair
Marion Technical College, The Ohio State University at Marion, Ohio Means Jobs – Marion County, and Clear Channel Communications have teamed up to host the Marion Campus Job/Internship and Education Fair at the Marion Campus on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Alber Student Center on the Marion Campus. This is the […]
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Casto selected for board of elections seat
The Richland County Republican Party Executive Committee selected Mike Casto as their nominee to another term on the Richland County Board of Elections. The Executive Committee voted by unanimous consent to send its recommendation to the Ohio Secretary of State, Jon Husted for appointment. When approved, the term of office will run until the end […]
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Ashland University schedules Chef Camp
Is your dream to become a chef? Do you love to cook? Join Ashland University’s talented team of chefs for AU’s first Chef Camp. Learn the essential skills such as knife handling, sanitation and food handling rules as well as cooking techniques such as sauté, grilling, baking and much more. The camp takes place this […]
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E. May Sutherland
E. May Sutherland, age 73, resident of Shiloh died Wednesday January 29, 2014 in Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Born May 27, 1940 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio to Herbert and Ethel (Kehrweker) Harden, She had been a Shiloh resident since 1985. May was employed with the Goodwill as a clerk and enjoyed gardening, canning and […]
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Rep. Romanchuk applauds House passage of infrastructure improvement resolution
COLUMBUS—State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) recently applauded the House passage of Senate Joint Resolution 6, which authorizes nearly $2 billion in funding for infrastructure improvement projects across the state. SJR 6 puts before voters a ballot initiative to renew funding for the Ohio Public Works Commission (PWC). The PWC provides financing for local government infrastructure […]
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Chamber of commerce looking for Leadership Unlimited candidates
The Richland Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for exceptional candidates for the 32nd Leadership Unlimited (LU). Chamber members are encouraged to submit a nomimee. Applications for the next 10-month program are being taken now through April 25. Nominations may be submitted to Bsharp@mrachamber.com for the 10-month LU Program. The Leadership Unlimited Program is an […]
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Samuel E. (Sam) Judson
Samuel E. (Sam) Judson died Tuesday afternoon, January 28, 2014 at his home in Mansfield. He was born on February 14, 1942 in Ravenna to George Harley and E. Elizabeth (Swigart) Judson. At the age of 18 months he moved with his family to Austinburg. He graduated from Austinburg High School in 1960, attended The […]
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New community gardens to be planted in Mansfield
The United Way of Richland County, in partnership with Real Life Community Church and Town and Country Co-Op, has organized the Real Life Community Gardens. The mission is to produce nutritious food, help reduce family food budgets and create opportunities for recreation, exercise and education. The gardens are designed for families within a 200% poverty […]
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House clears Obhof initiative aimed at creating a business-friendly environment
Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) announced the House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 98. The legislation, which Obhof jointly sponsored with Senator Eric Kearney (D–Cincinnati), seeks to modernize Ohio law by expanding the types of entities that are permitted to serve as statutory agents. “Senate Bill 98 will make it easier to do business in […]