MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland county commissioners heard from representatives of the Rover Pipeline Project at their Thursday meeting. The new Director of Nursing at Dayspring was also formally introduced to the three commissioners. The Rover Pipeline is a 711-mile pipeline designed to transport 3.25 billion cubic feet per day of domestically produced natural gas […]
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Richland Public Health Urges residents to be screened for colorectal cancer in March
Mansfield, Ohio — Talking about colon cancer can be difficult, but Richland Public Health is starting the conversation in March for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Ohio Department of Health, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Ohio. Fortunately, preventative screenings and early detection can save lives; as many […]
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As clocks spring forward, Red Cross suggests checking smoke alarms
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Daylight Saving Time is this weekend and when everyone turns their clocks ahead, the American Red Cross reminds them to also take these 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 […]
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Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel’s office hours at downtown coffee shop
MANSFIELD, Ohio – State Treasurer Josh Mandel was represented at Relax, It’s Just Coffee on Friday afternoon by Dan Risko. Mandel’s regional representative was available to answer questions posed by community members. “We like to be transparent with the community. We do this every month throughout the state, usually we go to libraries and public […]
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Richland Newhope recognizes coloring contest winners
MANSFIELD, Ohio—Fourteen Richland County third graders were recognized Friday as winners of the 22nd Annual Richland County Third Grade Coloring Contest. The contest was sponsored by Richland Newhope as part of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March. This year’s statewide Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month theme is “Can Do! Like You.” All Richland County schools with third […]
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Tornado siren testing
Tornado Sirens: Friday, March 6–At 9:50 a.m. Richland County will participate in the statewide tornado siren testing, activating the county’s 44 sirens for a full three minutes.
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Tragedy increases concern for safety, snow removal on sidewalks
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The tragic March 2 accident on West Fourth Street in which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and a rescuer was killed raised local awareness of winter conditions and sidewalks. Mansfield, like other municipalities, has an ordinance for maintaining sidewalks; and as with other municipalities, it is a difficult one to enforce due […]
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Crestline Police Department under BCI investigation for alleged criminal misconduct
CRESTLINE, Ohio – The Crestline Police Department is under criminal investigation for alleged criminal misconduct. Jill Delgreco of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) in Columbus confirmed Monday the case continues to be under investigation. The allegation was found originally on a Crestline resident’s Facebook page. Resident Matt Carroll wrote in a post: “It’s funny […]
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Downtown Mansfield to boast artwork for First Friday
MANSFIELD, Ohio–Fifteen pieces of artwork destined for downtown Mansfield will be displayed to the public at the Richland Carrousel from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 6. Th event is part of the First Friday Shop Hop in Downtown Mansfield sponsored by DMI, Inc. Local husband-and-wife artists Joel and Wendy Morrow were commissioned for […]
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Postal Service asks customers’ assistance in clearing walkways
CLEVELAND, Ohio–With the recent winter weather challenges, Postal Service carriers are diligently attempting to make deliveries wherever possible. Area Post Offices are asking customers to help with the safe delivery of mail by keeping walkways and sidewalks clear from snow and ice. In past winter storm events, Postal carriers have suffered serious injuries related to […]