MANSFIELD, Ohio–A 911 distress call was received by the Mansfield Police Department from an employee of the Volunteers of America facility located at 921 N. Main St. at 3:39 p.m on Tuesday. The staff member was requesting assistance with a combative resident. The Volunteers of America is a facility for housing offenders transitioning from prison. The staff […]
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Richland County’s sales tax rate to increase by .25 percent
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Richland County’s sales tax rate will increase by .25 percent for 12 months beginning July 1. “When we worked on the budget, we came to the conclusion that we were not going to have enough money to make it through the year without implementing an emergency sales tax,” said Commissioner Gary Utt during the […]
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Women leaders recognized at Women’s Empowerment banquet
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Through the Women’s Empowerment (W.E.) program, women who receive services from Richland Newhope Industries had the opportunity to meet a variety of women community leaders, learn about different professions and inspire the women who empowered them. A banquet was held Thursday at the K.E. McCartney Memorial Building to celebrate those who participated […]
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Richland Soil and Water Conservation District announces spring fish sale
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is hosting a spring fish sale. Buyers can choose from among a selection of Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Hybrid Bluegill, Redear Bluegill, Channel Catfish, White Amur and Fathead Minnows. Orders and payment are due by Friday, April 17, and pick-up is Friday, April […]
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Red Cross Reminder: Check smoke alarms when clocks spring forward
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Daylight Saving Time started Sunday, and when everyone turns their clocks ahead, the American Red Cross reminds them to also take steps to make sure their household is prepared for emergencies. “It’s important for everyone to make sure their household is ready,” said Charlotte Rerko, interim CEO for the American Red Cross […]
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St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving event to raise funds for childhood cancer research
According to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, every three minutes, worldwide, a child is diagnosed with cancer. In the United States, one in five children diagnosed will not survive. Research remains a child’s best hope for a cure, and St. Baldrick’s hopes to raise funds for research with the St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving event. St. Baldrick’s […]
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National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 8 – 14
WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Groundwater, along with oxygen, is arguably the most important natural resource for human life, and National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 8-14, is a good time to learn how to become a good steward of it, the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) said. Ninety-nine percent of all available freshwater in the world is […]
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Tube City structure a total loss in Saturday’s fire
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Mansfield City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Saturday at Tube City IMS, located at 1344 Bowman St. No one was injured but the storage building was a total loss The fire department received a call at 12:03 p.m. and Mansfield’s Engine 6 was first on the scene. Engine 1 arrived and […]
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TWIN committee seeks nominations
The 31st Annual Tribute to Women & Industry (TWIN) program committee is seeking nominations. TWIN honors women, who have made significant contributions and achieved excellence in the workplace, and demonstrated leadership, exceptional talent and a significant level of achievement within a career path. In addition to the TWIN honoree recognitions, additional honors include: Corporate Achievement […]
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Mansfield firefighters respond to structure fire at Tube City
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Mansfield Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday at Tube City IMS, located at 1344 Bowman St. The media was barred from the scene, likely due to the presence of highly flammable materials. Tube City IMS provides services to support steel production processes and operates at 80 customer sites in […]