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 […]
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County children can receive free dental care from local clinic
Richland County students in kindergarten through twelfth grade who lack dental insurance or the Ohio medical card have the opportunity to receive free dental care from the Mansfield/Richland County Dental Clinic. Sharisse Yirga, executive director, said this service is geared toward low to moderate income families. “We see the kids that are what we consider […]
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Sailors and Marines spell out ‘Ohio’ for the Buckeyes
GULF OF ADEN – Sailors and Marines from Ohio spell out the state’s name on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) to show support for the Ohio State Buckeyes this week. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed in […]
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Mansfield woman shows kindness through ‘Reaching Out’
Kindness is not simply an act for Angie Henke; it’s a lifestyle. The Mansfield woman started a non-profit group called Reaching Out, aimed at helping anyone in the community who needs clothing, household items, diapers, and furniture. “As a small child we were very poor,” said Henke. “I remember the times that people helped us.” […]
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Man unconscious at time of Lexington accident
A driver traveling southwest on U.S. Route 42 in Lexington apparently passed out and drove off the right side of the road on Friday, Nov. 21. The incident damaged a Century Link guy-wire, the tension cable used to stabilize a utility pole; business property; a traffic sign; and the driver’s Chevrolet Colorado truck. The driver, […]
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Meth lab uncovered in Lucas during investigation of stolen iPhone
Richland County Sheriff’s deputies uncovered a methamphetamine (meth) lab in Lucas on Tuesday afternoon during the investigation of a stolen iPhone. According to a press release, Deputy Joe Peters went to 186 W. Main St., Lucas at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, at the request of the Ontario Police Department, searching for an iPhone reported stolen from […]
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Jim Tressel stops in Mansfield for Buckeye Bash
MANSFIELD — He wore a stately gray suit instead of his trademark sweater vest, looking more senatorial than ever. And when former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel was introduced by longtime Mansfield educator and former staffer Doug Castle, he received a standing ovation fitting of a president. Tressel, who became Youngstown State University’s 10th […]