Six local candidates met with the Richland Source team and talked about their goals for three offices on the Nov. 4 ballot. Team members spoke with Don Bryant, Marilyn John, Phil Naumoff, Brent Robinson, Mark Romanchuk, and Phillip Scott. Today we’ll share our talks with Richland County commissioner candidates Marilyn John and Phillip Scott. Shelby […]
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Oct. 19-25 designated as Teen Driver Safety Week
The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to promote the “5 to Drive” campaign during Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 19 – 25. The program aims to encourage the parents of teen drivers to always set the rules before their teens hit the road. Parents need […]
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Protect yourself from the Social Security blackout period
The blackout period is the time when a surviving spouse is ineligible for survivors’ benefits from Social Security. If you haven’t already, consider covering this period with life insurance. Survivors’ benefits are available to the immediate family members of a deceased worker, based on the deceased worker’s earnings, the relationship of the recipient to the […]
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Norfolk Southern donation to help Mansfield police enhance youth programs
The Mansfield Division of Police would like to say, “Thank you!” to the Norfolk Southern Corporation (Pittsburgh Division) for presenting their agency with a check for $750 to help enhance our efforts to improve youth programs. This money is part of Norfolk Southern’s “Local Discretionary Grant Program” which is used to assist and improve community […]
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Citizens criticize mayor, auditor and council
GALION – Three individuals, including Galion’s treasurer, spoke at Galion City Council to express concerns for operations within city government. Council members responded suggesting there were other venues for addressing concerns. In other business, council discussed a contract with Med-Flight, the health department budget, and an OCGS grant. In her remarks, Galion Treasurer Paula Durbin […]
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Richland County Foundation supports nonprofit agencies with a new initiative
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved $96,450 to establish a nonprofit capacity building and support program to serve as an informational resource and act as a catalyst to encourage stronger collaboration in the community during its October meeting. The new initiative was named the Osborne Meese Academy to honor the Foundation’s […]
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Friendly House to host annual Steak Fry Event
The Mansfield Friendly House’s annual Steak Fry event will take place on Saturday, October 18. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. at Hidden Hollow Camp on 5127 Possum Run Rd., Bellville with a dinner following at 6:30 p.m. Mansfield’s Friendly House is a longtime non-profit organization that promotes education, healthy choices and exercise. The organization […]
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National Defense Authorization Act a concern for local leaders
A new fiscal year for the Department of Defense technically began Oct. 1; however, Congress has yet to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2015. This act is critical, especially in the eyes of Col. Gary McCue, commander of the 179th Airlift Wing; Rich Green, leader of the Mansfield Military Affairs […]
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Crestline considers four nominees to replace council member
Crestline Village Council went into executive session to consider four applications for council seat to replace Councilwoman Stacy Wampler who resigned last week due to moving out of town. After executive session, council had not chosen a replacement. They have until Nov. 1 to select a new member of council. With Halloween approaching, Mayor David […]
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Candidates for state representative talk about the economy and workforce development
The Richland Source team spent time recently speaking with six local candidates about their goals for three offices on the Nov. 4 ballot. Team members spoke with Don Bryant, Marilyn John, Phil Naumoff, Brent Robinson, Mark Romanchuk, and Phillip Scott. This begins a three part series introducing their video interviews. Today we present the candidates […]