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CRESTLINE ─ A monthly “market” featuring homemade items from Ohio artisans has been created in the village’s center.

Mansfield City Council on Tuesday approved the sale of land that could lead to the largest financial investment in the area in the last decade.

ONTARIO – Avita Health System has resumed its volunteer program and is welcoming current and new volunteers to roles at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario Hospitals.

ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc.’s Vice President of Development, Teresa Cook is retiring after a 21-year career with the organization.

MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved $1,389,317 in grants to nonprofit organizations during its June meeting.

MANSFIELD – Spherion announced Monday its recognition as a top recruiting firm by Forbes in its annual ranking of America’s best professional recruiting firms.

Another new company may be headed to the Airport West Industrial Park at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport.

MANSFIELD -- The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 20, people from across the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity of their choice.

ONTARIO ─ A major work injury three years ago pushed Bryson Pollard to develop a food business -- Bryson's Cajun Seafood & Cuisines.

COLUMBUS – Helping employers get their injured workers back to work as soon as safely possible, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation launched its revamped Transitional Work Grant (TWG) program June 1, offering free grants and guidance worth thousands of dollars.

The Beilsteins have created a new chapter in The Blueberry Patch, a 40-year-old business.

MANSFIELD – Mechanics Bank announces the retirement of Debbi Adams, Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary, following 45 years of dedicated leadership.

MANSFIELD -- Richland Young Professionals will recognize emerging leaders in our community through its 10 Under 40 awards scheduled for Sept. 9, 2021 at the Richland Young Professionals’ annual celebration.

MANSFIELD -- Kingwood Center Gardens has announced the hiring of Josh Steffen as its new Executive Director.

MANSFIELD ─ Seven years after its establishment, the Richland County Land Bank will help a neighboring county start the same agency.

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

MANSFIELD – Schmidt Security Pro / Schmidt Fire is honored to be recognized by Security Sales & Integration (SSI) as a finalist in four Sales and Marketing Award categories.

MANSFIELD ─ The proverb “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” summarizes Eric Fletcher’s business, reflecting his concern of the environment.

Mifflin, Ohio's historic downtown Mifflin Inn has kicked-off another chapter on the establishment's remarkable journey, officially housing Chuy's Tacos and Margaritas, the area's newest authentic Mexican restaurant.

LEXINGTON -- Eric and Stephanie Webb, one of the areas top producing real estate teams, announced today that they have opened a real estate office in Lexington, Ohio. The Webb Team at Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty is located at 23 W Main Street, Lexington, Ohio 44904.

Some area businesses have struggled to find workers during the pandemic. With recent changes in unemployment benefits, that may be about to change.

SHELBY ─ Stumps Discount Merchandise is not another regular discount store ─ with what it offers and the meaning to the owner.

ONTARIO -- During these uncertain times, do you know of a senior citizen that is volunteering their time to help others? Do you know of a group that is performing a community service to help those in need? 

SHELBY - In honor of Historic Preservation Month, the Shelby Historic Preservation Commission has given downtown property owners unique window signage to identify the city’s historic landmarks.

MANSFIELD -- It wasn't the year Julie McCready expected when she became chair in 2020 of the Richland County Foundation board of trustees.

MANSFIELD -- Catalyst Life Services will host open interviews for counselor assistants on Wednesday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursday, May 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 741 Scholl Road, Mansfield.

MANSFIELD ─ The fast-approaching June fundraiser is essential to the Mansfield Sertoma Club, especially at a time when the children’s needs have grown.

OLIVESBURG -- Local Modern Woodmen of America members are taking action to make 2021 better for the Ashland community.

Business owners were excited, some are relieved, to learn the COVID-19 health orders will be lifted soon.

This summer, teens between the ages of 14 and 18 will have the opportunity to get to work. Richland County Job and Family Services, partnered with Youth and Family Council, has launched a summer employment program starting in June that will last for 10 weeks.

MANSFIELD ─ Here is another option for those who wish to get outside and enjoy the season this weekend ─ watch movies under the stars.

MANSFIELD -- Robert J. Sharp III, of Bellville, has passed the Ohio Bar Exam and has joined the law firm of Weldon, Huston & Keyser, L.L.P. as an associate attorney.

ONTARIO – Three registered nurses at Avita Health System are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

The Richland County Development Group on Tuesday submitted the lone bid to provide economic development services for the county.

The first week of April wasn’t a good time for Merle Miller, owner of Stewardship Property Solutions. At 1:30 a.m., a drunk driver slammed into his office building located in Massillon. Fortunately, no one was in the building at the time, which still left a big mess to clean up property and …

COLUMBUS — Beginning the week of May 23, Ohioans will be required to resume weekly work-search activities as part of future applications for unemployment payments, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Interim Director Matt Damschroder announced today.

SHELBY -- Shelby resident and local business owner, Ann Downs, was chosen the Shelby Foundation's new board chairperson at its annual meeting on April 20.

With only 230 days until Christmas, what better time to announce the winners of last year's Downtown Mansfield Holiday Lights Photo Contest? 

The idea started from trying to solve an issue in her life ─ finding the kids' socks or gloves that seemingly always got misplaced.

Vicki Scott worked in staffing for 25 years, managing offices in Columbus. It was a job in which she felt secure and useful. She never expected to feel anything less.

MANSFIELD ─ The Mansfield Scout Service Center is ready to serve its members ─ at a different location.

MANSFIELD — OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital and OhioHealth Marion General Hospital are among seven OhioHealth Hospitals to achieve the highest A rating in the Leapfrog Spring 2021 hospital safety grades, the only hospital rating system focused exclusively on safety.

MANSFIELD -- Fresh is always better. That’s why Hudson and Essex is partnering with local farmers and producers to add locally-grown produce to its seasonal menu items.

MANSFIELD -- The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is offering people a way to honor special women in their lives with a Mother’s Day gift to benefit women and girls in this community.

COLUMBUS — Great Place to Work and Fortune have honored OhioHealth as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.

MANSFIELD – The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, in partnership with Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, SPARC Talent Development, and Richland County Job and Family Services, will be hosting a job fair for high school and college students on May 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the M…

MANSFIELD ─ The 2021 Richland County visitor guide looks much different from its predecessors.