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 […]
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Mansfield resident receives sweet surprise for 94th birthday
Every Tuesday and Saturday, Margueritte Ginnever of Mansfield takes a trip to Mr. P’s Bar & Grill on South Diamond Street for breakfast. On Dec. 2, her usual visit was made a little sweeter by employees at Mr. P’s, who held a party in celebration of her 94th birthday. As Ginnever entered Mr. P’s Tuesday […]
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Shelby Mayor Marilyn John officially announces resignation effective Dec. 31
In light of her recent election to the position of Richland County Commissioner, Shelby Mayor Marilyn John announced on Monday that effective Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 at noon she would be officially resigning as mayor of Shelby. John tearfully addressed her fellow elected officials and the citizens of Shelby in her resignation letter, read aloud […]
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Richland County Common Pleas Court receives state certification
The Richland County Common Pleas Court (General Division) has earned final certification from the Ohio Supreme Court’s Commission on its Reentry Court and Drug Court Specialized Dockets programs. In order to receive the certification, the Court had to submit an application, undergo a site visit, and provide specific program materials in response to certification standards […]
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No Shave November participants raise money to benefit American Cancer Society
If you’ve noticed a little extra hair on the faces of men around Mansfield, it may not be just to keep warm for the winter. Many men, and women, have thrown out their razors this past month to participate in No Shave November, a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing both hair and cancer awareness, […]
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Secretary of State Husted to hold office hours in Richland County
COLUMBUS – Secretary of State Jon Husted announced December regional office hours. Regional liaisons for the Secretary of State’s office will be in 28 counties around Ohio including Ashtabula, Athens, Auglaize, Belmont, Clark, Cuyahoga, Delaware, Geauga, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Lake, Meigs, Morgan, Pickaway, Pike, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Shelby, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, Washington, Wood and […]
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Richland Public Health reminds: World AIDS Day is Dec. 1
What is World AIDS Day? World AIDS Day is held on Dec. 1 each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first global health day and the […]