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MANSFIELD -- The Holden Agency has announced that Melissa McKenzie has joined its growing team of real estate agents.

MANSFIELD -- Ohioans filed 17,435 initial jobless claims last week (Sept. 13-19), according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

COLUMBUS - Hopes are high and dreams are big when an e-commerce business becomes a seller on Amazon.

MANSFIELD -- The Holden Agency has announced real estate agent John Beebe will join its team of agents.

The Richland County Foundation has served its community for 75 years, and as more years pass it continues to find ways to get more community members involved with giving back. 

MANSFIELD – OhioHealth Physicians Group recently welcomed two heart and vascular specialists – electrophysiologist Dr. Andrea Uradu and vascular surgeon Dr. Anatoliy Shakh.

After June and July 2020 new business filings broke all previous records with the most new business filings in one month, Ohio entrepreneurs continued the trend in August.

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague is calling for at least $100 million in the state’s remaining federal CARES Act allocation to be used for the creation of small business grants.

Ohio residents filed 16,294 initial jobless claims last week, which is 257,921 fewer than – or less than 6 percent of – the peak earlier this year when the COVID-19 pandemic began.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- In 2019, the poverty rate for the United States was 10.5%, the lowest since estimates were first released for 1959, according to the latest data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

For 105 years, Westbrook Country Club has served Richland County residents well with its pristine and devine golf course. The Westbrook Rising Campaign will continue to expand the club’s amenities to the current facility.

MANSFIELD -- Mechanics Bank is conducting a Cash Mob at Uncle John’s through Saturday.

MANSFIELD -- The deadline to apply for the Richland County/City of Mansfield COVID-19 small business emergency relief grant program is Sunday at 11:59 p.m.

MANSFIELD – Richland Gives registration for Richland County based nonprofit organizations is open through Oct. 31.

Lock It Up Storage will offer the following at public auction on Friday, September 11th 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, along the law of redemption a…

Brittany Humble will unveil her signature collection during a local launch celebration Sept. 8.

ASHLAND -- Now more than ever, small businesses in communities around the country are grasping for customers amid the iimpact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Chill, located at 218 Mansfield Ave. in Shelby, officially opened for business on Aug. 24 with the mission to help their customers live happy, healthy lifestyles. 

MANSFIELD -- Kiesha Boone and Jasmyn Webb believe you shouldn’t have to break the bank to feel beautiful. The two women behind The Beauty Bar in downtown Mansfield want to provide customers with an affordable place to feel pretty and pampered.

MANSFIELD -- The Richland County/Mansfield COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Fund has been launched, according to Jodie A. Perry, President & CEO of Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development.

Don Way, owner of All-Ways Charter Bus in Ashland, is urging community members to contact state senators and congressmen in hopes that the charter bus industry will receive financial support on the next government COVID-19 relief act. 

MANSFIELD -- Columbia Gas has announced Hunger Action Month partnerships to raise awareness of hunger across Ohio.

A 2,000 acre, multi-generational crop farm, Wesner Farms in Ashland was started by Richard Wesner in 1968 and produces wheat, corn and soybeans among other products.

MANSFIELD — Most business owners acknowledge that marketing is essential to their business growth. Yet, too often these same business owners can’t confidently say their marketing is delivering the results they need to grow. And it’s not necessarily their fault. Marketers are not always clear…

MANSFIELD -- The Holden Agency has announced the addition of J.D. Flaherty to its growing team of real estate agents.

Available to stream online at www.haringhomeshow.com, the new monthly show will explore three homes per episode, diving into the history and unique features of each, as it tells the story of Richland County. 

COLUMBUS -- Agents from the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) cited 10 establishments over the past two nights, one in Mansfield, after receiving complaints of violations of health orders put in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services announced Friday that Ohio’s unemployment rate fell to 8.9% in July.

MANSFIELD -- Sluss Realty has announced the most recent addition to its team of professionals, Megan Scherer.

COLUMBUS – After June 2020 new business filings broke all previous records with the most new business filings in one month, Ohioans went out (or in many instances stayed-in, at home) and started even more businesses in July, according to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.

ONTARIO -- A new Asian restaurant has opened at 2067 W. Fourth St.

MANSFIELD -- The Holden Agency has announced it has added Trenton Harris to its team of agents.

Mansfield and Richland County small businesses will share a pot of $500,000 in COVID-19 relief funds through a program that includes the City of Mansfield, Richland County commissioners and the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development.

“When we started in 1940, we were the only locally-owned general line industrial distributor and today we still are the only locally owned general line industrial distributor in Mansfield,” said Ann Downs, CEO of the company.

MANSFIELD -- Haring Realty has announced the addition of Amanda Sheets to its growing team.

Skyline Chili’s is world renowned for their delicious Cheese Coney’s and 3-ways, no question. However, in order for the local restaurants to thrive, they need to make an impact in terms of engagement. 

MANSFIELD -- Main Street Books has announced the return of Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, Aug. 29 from noon to 4 p.m.

MANSFIELD -- North central Ohio's only traditional country club is investing $2.5 million from member donations on a new swimming pool complex, as well as clubhouse renovations including a new front facade portico and a chef's patio kitchen.

The state's residents filed 20,969 initial unemployment claims last week, according to the Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services, which is 253,246 fewer than the peak earlier this year when the COVID-19 pandemic began.

A sign on the retailer's door lists the "Grand Opening" date as Aug. 21. The store closed in January following an attempted arson.

The plant closure will affect approximately 229 hourly employees and 20 salaried employees.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Clint Knight, Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development Director of Workforce Development, has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to study economic recovery and resilience strategies with 41 other chamber of commerce professionals…

MANSFIELD – The Spherion Owner Community announced Wednesday the winners of the inaugural Excellence in Leadership Scholarship. The scholarship, which is in honor of former Spherion President Sandy Mazur, highlights the contributions made during her distinguished 18-year career at Spherion.

MANSFIELD - The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation has welcomed four new members.

NEWARK, Ohio - Park National Corporation (Park) (NYSE American: PRK) reported financial results Tuesday for the second quarter and first half of 2020 (three and six months ended June 30, 2020).

Harbor Freight, a discount tool and equipment retailer with over 1,000 stores nationwide, will open its Mount Vernon location this week.

ONTARIO -- Reopening any business during the COVID-19 pandemic requires a lot of work, from extra cleaning to constantly monitoring health guidelines and recommended protocols.