The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Board of Health appointed Martin Tremmel as the new health commissioner. The Board of Health met during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 27 to vote on the appointment. Tremmel has served as the interim health commissioner at the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department since July 30, 2013. He previously served as […]
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George William Orr, II
Leading and influencing others came natural to George Orr. Described as “everyone’s hero,” George was a positive influence on his family and friends. George William Orr, II, of Mansfield passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in Kindred Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was 44. The son of George W. and Bertha (Swain) Orr, […]
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Watch out for tax scams as filing season nears
With the start of the 2014 tax season approaching on Jan. 31, the Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers to be aware that tax-related scams using the IRS name proliferate during this time of year. Tax scams can take many forms, with perpetrators posing as the IRS in everything from e-mail refund schemes to phone impersonators. […]
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Cardiothoracic surgeon joins MedCentral
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Wilfredo Crespo, M.D., has joined the MedCentral Health System medical staff. He joins the practice of David A. Brown, M.D., 770 Balgreen Drive, Suite 107, Mansfield. Dr. Crespo graduated cum laude from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2001. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska […]
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Nonprofit leaders invited to grant writing workshop Feb. 25
Area nonprofit leaders are invited to attend a grant writing workshop sponsored by Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Designed specifically to assist leaders of nonprofit groups, grant writing expert Deborah Vrabel will focus on the art of grant writing, as well as provide practical tips and resources. […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Shelby YMCA to host open house
Make healthy living a priority for your family by learning more about the Shelby YMCA at a free open house on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Members and guests can enjoy fitness demos, program demos, door prizes, free ice cream, free blood pressure/BMI screenings from the Shelby Health Department, and more. Attendees may also […]
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Wind chill advisory currently in effect
Winter weather message The National Weather Service in Cleveland issued a winter weather message at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 advising that a Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. on Thursday. Wind Chill readings will dip to -10 to -15 degrees overnight with southwest winds from 10 to 15 mph. Overnight […]
Posted inEducation, Weather
Wind chill leads to school delays and closings again on Wednesday
The following list of local school districts and education facilities are reporting the following operating status under current weather conditions. See weather below. School Name Open Closed One Hour Delay Two Hour Delay Clear Fork Valley Local School District x Clear Fork Christian Preschool x Crestview Local School District […]
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St. Peter’s Parish participates in March for Life
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, 650,000 people traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 41st annual March for Life. Despite the dreary weather conditions, people from around the country marched to the Supreme Court building in order to support the unborn and pray for the overturning of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion throughout […]
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Gorman Nature Center to host owl prowl
Ever wonder what happens at Gorman Nature Center after dark? Join Jan Ferrell and Jason Larson for a winter evening owl prowl on Saturday, Feb.8 at 7 p.m. to find out. Participants will learn about local owls, get to see an Eastern Screech Owl up-close and then take a hike to “Hoot and Holler” for […]