Pentagon Press Sec. Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby opened a December 12 press briefing up to questions. The questions he fielded were largely about the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the fight for Mosul, Navy warships, and timelines….well, until near the end of the questions. Then he got an entirely different […]
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Attorney General DeWine offers year-end charitable giving tips
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the holiday season inspires giving, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine offered charitable giving tips for Ohioans who will donate to charity this holiday season. “We encourage Ohioans to give generously to their favorite charities, and we know that many will do so,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We also want to make […]
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OIU agents offer reminders to bars, restaurants and party hosts this holiday season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As the holiday parties get into full swing, agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) would like to remind bars, restaurants and party hosts to keep their guests’ safety in mind. “If the permit holders and party hosts follow these reminders, they are contributing to making this holiday season safer for everyone,” […]
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State Rep. Mark Romanchuk announces passage of Tax Holiday Legislation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) recently announced the passage of Senate Bill 243, which creates a three-day sales tax holiday for 2015. The bill establishes Aug. 7, 8 and 9 next year as a three-day sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies, and instructional materials. According to public research by the University […]
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Shelby’s police force feels the strain of a shrinking General Fund
SHELBY, Ohio – There is a symbol in law enforcement known as the “thin blue line,” representing the law enforcement officers who stand between the public and the criminals. In the city of Shelby, that thin blue line is particularly slim as the Shelby Police Department continues to make cuts to accommodate a diminishing General […]
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The Richland County Foundation approves $340,000 in grants
The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling close to $340,000 during its December board meeting. Grants were awarded from donor-advised and donor-designated funds at the suggestion of the donors. Field of interest and community funds were awarded to the following organizations: Community Action Capable Youth, Bullying Prevention Program; Cousteau Society, Annual Fund; Culliver […]
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Salvation Army red kettles need a boost to maintain community services
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Families and individuals across Mansfield can always look to The Salvation Army for assistance and support. This holiday season however, The Salvation Army of Mansfield is in need of your help. Red Kettle giving this year is down. The Salvation Army is relying on generous community donors to give 130 thousand dollars […]
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Four-vehicle accident closes down part of Park Avenue West
A four-vehicle crash closed down part of Park Avenue West on Friday evening, with unknown injuries to three passengers as of Friday. “It looks like one of the vehicles might have gone left of center and struck a couple vehicles that were going westbound on Park Avenue,” said Sgt. Stephen Brane of the Mansfield Police […]
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What happens when you dial 911: the process of dispatch
MANSFIELD, Ohio – From homework questions to true emergencies, Mansfield’s Public Safety Communications Center (PSCC) processes over 100,000 calls per year to 911 and non-emergency numbers for police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS). Although the homework questions and other information-seeking calls are discouraged in order to leave lines and dispatchers free for emergency calls, […]
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Malabar grad treats Ebola patients in Liberia
Before he even attended medical school, Mansfield native Dr. Steven Hatch knew he wanted to help find a solution to the Ebola virus. For about five weeks, from the beginning of October to early November, Hatch was part of the solution, as he treated Ebola patients in Liberia, West Africa. Hatch, a 1987 graduate of […]