MANSFIELD — Temp2Higher, a division of North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) will host Elevate, a modular professional development class to help job seekers learn the skills necessary for employment. Not everyone is job-ready, noted NECIC Workforce Development Manager Leona Smith. “There are things that prevent people from working, such as childcare, transportation, and other […]
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Laux, Rowsey join Hospice of North Central Ohio Board
ASHLAND—Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) is pleased to welcome Chris Laux and Tim Rowsey to the Board of Directors. Laux is a resident of Bellville, Ohio, and is the vice president of sales at MWD Logistics in Mansfield. Born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, Laux graduated from Wofford College in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree […]
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Ontario considers legislation to dissolve recreation board
ONTARIO – At Wednesday night’s council meeting, Ontario City Council considered legislation that, if passed, would dissolve the city’s recreation board. While no action was taken at the meeting, several individuals voiced their opinions during public commentary. Council president Larry Collins noted that six council members must be present to suspend the rule regarding three […]
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Mansfield man, Galion woman die in head-on crash in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a double fatal crash involving a Mansfield man and a Galion woman that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Ohio 288 at County Road 38 in North Bloomfield Township, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Highway Patrol. Jesse G. Melba, 28, of Mansfield, was […]
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Emergency water service shutdown on Nov. 2
Due to emergency water main repairs the City of Mansfield Water Repair Department has shut down water service to the following areas: Briarwood Road from Glendale Boulevard to Redwood Road Water service is expected to be restored to the areas by the end of the work day barring any unforeseen problems. Questions concerning this notice […]
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Coats for Kids drive accepting donations Nov. 8
MANSFIELD — As the temp dips lower and lower, it’s becoming more of a necessity to bundle up. However, not everyone — including youngsters — has adequate outerwear to stay warm, which is why the Mansfield Noon Optimist Club is hosting its eighth annual “Coats for Kids” donation drive on Nov. 8. The drive will take […]
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ODNR explains changes to Mohican management plan
ASHLAND – Officials from the Ohio Division of Forestry and Division of Wildlife braved cold, damp weather Wednesday to give a tour highlighting the effects they believe their new management plan for Mohican-Memorial State Forest can make to improve the health of the forest. The plan, unveiled in August, modifies a strategy that was hammered […]
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Veteran’s Day Breakfast set for Nov. 10 at Mansfield Area Y
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Area Y is honoring those who have valiantly served in the United States Armed Forces. All veterans are welcome for a catered breakfast and fellowship with other members of the armed services. The event takes place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Mansfield Area Y, 750 […]
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Poynter Institute recognizes Richland Source for creative content
MANSFIELD — Our readers have excellent taste. I’m talking about our readers at Richland Source, Ashland Source, Crawford Source and soon to be KnoxPages.com. Last week an editorial team from Richland Source made a number of presentations at the Local Independent Online News conference in Chicago. One of those programs was an explanation of the […]
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Richland County Children Services hosts workshop on state of child care
MANSFIELD — Members of the community with a stake in the well-being of children met at the Richland County Children Services building on Tuesday afternoon. Tim Schaffner, executive director of the Trumbull County Children Services, led a two-hour meeting asking the audience what it felt Richland County valued, did well and where gaps existed in […]