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As COVID-19 causes the economy to slow, the lawn and garden industry is gearing up for the busiest time of the year.

Amy Hiner has found a way to make a new mask-making business for essential employees during the pandemic outbreak.

ONTARIO – In an effort to protect patients, Avita Health System is now offering Telehealth video appointments to help keep patients in their homes and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Employees at AK Steel's Mansfield Works shouldn't be worried about the plant's two-week closure, according to a representative from parent company Cleveland-Cliffs.

SHELBY -- I have had many varied conversations with business owners on different topics. If you are looking for something and you’re not finding it in these emails, please don’t hesitate to call me. We’re trying our best to stay on top of things. Without further ado some big updates:

A discount tool and equipment retailer with over 1,000 stores across the U.S. will soon open a new location in Knox County.

MANSFIELD – Mechanics Bank has announced the following seven promotions within the company.

MANSFIELD -- Richland Engineering Limited (REL) has announced it has officially become part of WallacePancher Group (WPG), a civil engineering and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Hermitage, Penn.

Ohio was one of the last markets in the US to legalize casinos, with four land-based casinos opening in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo between 2012 and 2013. Over recent years, however, their revenues have been declining, arguably due to the oversaturation of casinos found at racetracks – or racinos as they are commonly referred to as.

I am warning the public today about fraudulent letters threatening suspension of Social Security benefits due to COVID-19 or coronavirus-related office closures. Social Security will not suspend or discontinue benefits because their offices are closed.

SHELBY – Cooper Enterprises, Inc., a contract manufacturer of commercial wood components in Shelby, is now offering cut-to-size manufacturing services for cashier shields.

MANSFIELD -- The Holden Agency is excited to announce the addition of Arnon Chaffin to their growing team of real estate agents.

MANSFIELD -- The Gorman-Rupp Company (NYSE: GRC) will continue to conduct business at all of its locations within the State of Ohio because it is an “Essential Business” pursuant to the Director’s Stay-at-Home Order issued by the State of Ohio in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Melissa Cary isn't letting the COVID-19 outbreak, which forced the closure of her Studio 19 Salon Spa last week, stop her from helping the community.

MANSFIELD – State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Mansfield) announced Monday he is partnering with other regional businesses to rally the community behind Mansfield-area restaurants, who are still operating at limited capacity during the coronavirus crisis.

Small businesses and non-profits impacted by COVID-19 can now apply for  Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million per business.

Editor's Note: This letter was sent out by Jodie Perry to the local business community.

Hourly workers at Next Generation Films received a little extra in their pay checks to ease their minds during the COVID-19 stress, Friday March 20.

Here are the many restaurants we know of that are now offering take-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery.

MANSFIELD -- The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a grant award in the amount of $735,882 to Ashland Railway (ASRY) to expand its Mansfield Yard and perform a rail test and identified repairs along its Willard Line.

Caleb McKenna, 20, and Braden Davis, 19, launched BitNet Solutions about a year ago. The company provides various information technology services and consulting.

ONTARIO -- Sluss Realty has announced the most recent addition to our team of professionals, Aubri Them.

MANSFIELD -- Jodie Perry, President & CEO of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, is asking for feedback from local businesses in the form of surveys and other information to best address concerns about dealing with coronavirus implications.

ASHLAND -- Real estate office HER Downtown recently hired its newest sales agent, Joey Buchanan.

MANSFIELD -- Chairs and stools were draped over tables in Relax, It's Just Coffee Monday, following Governor Mike DeWine's order to shut down all bars and restaurants Sunday night.

MANSFIELD – Twenty-five people representing businesses, schools, and agencies in Richland County on Thursday participated in the 19 th Annual Community Awareness Day sponsored by Richland Newhope/Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement Frday in response to the President’s address to the nation:

Downtown Nutrition has relocated to 46 West Fourth Street, the former home of The Chill ice cream parlor.

ONTARIO -- 419 Golf, a training facility for golfers of all ages, celebrated its grand opening Thursday night in Ontario.

SCORE provides free mentoring and workshops for entrepreneurs.

MANSFIELD -- Long before they opened Little Birdie Catering Company, Sarah Joyce and Scott Meyerer each had a knack for preparing food.

The Black Fork Bistro is expected to open next month, according to one of the restaurant owners Dakota Zickefoose.

Lock it Up Storage will offer the following at public auction on Friday, March 13th as a direct result of non-payment of their account. The undersigned has been granted authority by legal procedure to sell the following but not limited to, at public auction, although the law of redemption ap…

MADISON TOWNSHIP -- Tosha Dawson Gerhart knows all about hometown pride. She has lived in Madison township all her life. So when she and her husband, Terry, decided to open their own wholesale shop, they saw it as a chance to make a positive impact in their own backyard.

LOUDONVILLE — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style by joining the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum in sampling the craft brewing scene of Mid-Ohio.

Lifelong Ashland County resident William Gebhart doesn't make plans, but it's worked out alright for his business of nearly 50 years. 

MANSFIELD -- The United Way of Richland County will hold their Annual Dash to the Goal Event on Friday, March 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. :00 at Graham Automall located at 1515 W. 4th St., Mansfield.

ONTARIO -- 419 Golf LLC., a golf simulator and instrucional business, recently opened their doors offering year-round golf to north central Ohio.

Helen Gordon is not new to the volunteer world. She’s worked as a volunteer for many years, first at food pantries and then as an advocate for the Domestic Violence Shelter. However, Gordon’s heart has always been for helping children in need. 

MANSFIELD -- Mechanics Bank has announced the promotion of Kristi M. Lord to Vice President, Marketing Director.

ONTARIO – Karen Calino an American Family Insurance agency owner in Ontario, Ohio has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program.

FINDLAY – Time Staffing, a leading staffing agency with locations in Ashland, Bucyrus, Findlay, Fremont, Mansfield, Napoleon, Norwalk, Perrysburg Tiffin, Toledo and Upper Sandusky announced Tuesday it has won Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their c…

MANSFIELD — Vetter Law CEO, Attorney Bud Vetter, announces the addition of Marcus V. Phelps, Esq. as a business and transactional attorney.

MANSFIELD -- The Holden Agency has announced the addition of Julie Roth to its team of real estate agents.

A presentation for farmer's interested in growing hemp for the 2020 growing season was held at the Loudonville Public Library on Monday morning.

MANSFIELD -- When Rick Taylor purchased the land for his new Hudson and Essex dinning facility, he specifically asked about secret caves rumors, and if they were real.