GALION — The Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) has announced a new promotion, “Christmas in July,” which runs from Thursday, July 13 through 27. Christmas in July is an invitation for area residents and visitors to celebrate and support local restaurants and retail shops this summer, with special deals and discounts offered by participating […]
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Ohio EMA announces reimbursement to Butler under State Disaster Relief Program
COLUMBUS – Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Executive Director Sima Merick on Monday announced fourth-round reimbursements of over $500,000 from the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) for areas statewide impacted by severe storms last year. The SDRP is a reimbursement program that can be used in occurrences where storm damage amounts do not meet the […]
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3 simple options to keep your pet protected from fleas and ticks this summer
(BPT) – This year’s milder, warmer winter in many parts of the country followed by an early, wet spring has created the perfect storm: an extra-long, more prolific flea and tick season. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tickborne disease cases in people have increased 25% from 2011 to […]
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Phil Cross & Poet Voices to sing at First Lutheran in Shelby on July 16
SHELBY — On Sunday, July 16 at 6 p.m., the famed Phil Cross & Poet Voices will appear live in concert at the First Lutheran Church in Shelby. Legendary songwriter Phil Cross first introduced Southern Gospel to Phil Cross & Poet Voices in the early 1990s. Considered progressive for its time, fans quickly fell in […]
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Introducing Wellness Wednesdays: A series of clinics focused on promoting vaccinations begins July 12
ONTARIO – To prioritize the health and wellness of our community, the Area Agency on Aging is happy to announce the launch of “Wellness Wednesdays,” an initiative that combines the power of wellness with a particular focus on promoting vaccinations. The series will create awareness, encourage discussion, and provide access to resources, contributing to the […]
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Natalie Hershberger to share her inspirational story with Shelby Women’s Fund
SHELBY — Nineteen-year-old Mansfield native Natalie Hershberger has quite a story to tell. At the age of five she began training in the martial art of Taekwondo and has spent years traveling around the globe competing. She has held the world champion title numerous times and now has her sights set on the 2024 Olympics. […]
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First students from Mansfield & Madison programs complete adult education diploma program
MANSFIELD — Students Alicia Galilei, Veronica Moore, and De’Shawn Sharpe are the first joint Mansfield Adult Education and Madison Adult Career Center students to complete an Adult Diploma Program at Mansfield City’s Adult Education — located at 150 W. Fifth St. The program, customer and office support technology (C.O.S.T) is free for anyone without a […]
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Get into the “Safe Zone” to Prevent a Heart Attack
(BPT) – Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. While it’s often seen as a result of aging, this is a dangerous misconception. Research shows one of the most effective ways to lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes is to reduce your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) […]
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Balancing parenting and sleep: 4 tips to improve your bedtime routine
(BPT) – If you’re a parent, you know that one of the hallmarks of parenthood is sleepless nights. Whether you have a newborn or a preteen, you may think that you don’t sleep as well as you did before having kids. For its second annual sleep study, “Sleep Uncovered: How Parents Sleep,” Mattress Firm set […]
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Local Korean War Veterans Association planning events to mark 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended the war
Open SourceEDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to a reader-submitted request through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to write about an event or get a question answered. MANSFIELD — Few know the horrors of war better than a soldier. Dr. Jay Haar knows them from both the […]