CRESTLINE, Ohio – Crestline is looking at a deficit in the general fund by the end of 2014. The finance committee met Monday, Dec. 8, to discuss what should be done about the estimated $50,000 to $60,000 hole. Legislation will come before council regarding the deficit at the next meeting, Dec. 22. The committee discussed […]
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179th Airlift Wing engages families with ‘Winter Wonderland Celebration’
The 179th Airlift Wing transformed into a “Winter Wonderland” Sunday, as unit members and their families celebrated the Christmas season through fun and festive activities. The “Winter Wonderland Celebration” featured a wide variety of activities that families could enjoy. Each of the unit’s sections decorated their own booths that aligned with the wonderland theme; for […]
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Two Cousins prepares for ‘Feeding the Forces’
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Four years ago, Chaplain Derrick Martin from the Richland County Chaplain Corps (RCCC) made it his mission to feed all the working safety force personnel, and Two Cousins Pizza Co. made it happen. They plan on making it happen again this year for a fourth time. This year, Ontario Chaplain Jill Waite […]
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Richland County Transit offers a ride for a toy in spirit of Christmas
MANSFIELD, Ohio – This Christmas season, the Richland County Transit (RCT) does not just carry county residents from point A to point B; it also picks up toys. During the first week of December, the RCT accepted new or lightly used toys in exchange for a free bus ride–a toy for a ride. According to Office […]
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6-State Trooper Project to emphasize impaired driving enforcement
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on OVI enforcement. The initiative will take place from Friday, December 5 at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, December 7 at 11:59 p.m. This high-visibility enforcement effort will include the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State […]
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Roadway dedicated in honor of former Ontario Mayor Robert Urwin
ONTARIO, Ohio—The roadway dubbed “Urwin Parkway” in Ontario’s Industrial Park was dedicated Thursday in honor of the late former mayor of Ontario, Robert Urwin. Urwin was a longtime council member and served as mayor from 1992-1997. “He was instrumental in bringing much of that business along Lex-Springmill,” said Fred Kohler, a volunteer with the Ontario […]
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Report shows more options, savings for Ohio consumers who shop in the Health Insurance Marketplace
New choices and more competition in the Health Insurance Marketplace are giving Ohio consumers affordable options during Open Enrollment this year, and the majority of returning consumers who shop can save money on premiums, according to a report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). With 25 percent more issuers participating in […]
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Mansfield Christian varsity soccer team honored at Mansfield council meeting
Safety-Service Director Lori Cope presented the Mansfield Christian boys varsity soccer team with a proclamation from the mayor on Tuesday, recognizing their outstanding work for their state championship win this year. This is the team’s first time as the State Final Champions. Superintendent Dr. Cy Smith thanked the council for recognizing their team and supporting […]
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Galion Hospital celebrates Festival of Lights
The Avita Health System Galion Hospital Auxiliary celebrated the Festival of Lights on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Activities included adding names to the “lights” for the Memory Tree, face painting, music, letters to Santa, storytelling, crafts, and speakers. The Memory Tree is erected for Festival of Lights and remains through the holidays. Names of family members or friends […]
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Shelby struggles with solution to General Fund problem
Disagreement among members of Shelby City Council regarding an ordinance designed to reduce the tax credit allowed for income tax paid to other municipalities came to a head on Monday evening, with council in agreement that a long-term solution should be discussed. “This is not the total solution,” said Councilmember Pat Carlisle. “This is step […]