The new Lucas Community Center (LCC) was open over the Labor Day weekend for residents to see the progress still under way on the old Liquid nightclub. Events were planned daily Friday through Monday in the partially remodeled building and on the property grounds. “It’s like an open house,” explained LCC Board Member Linda Waggle […]
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Humane Society of Richland County to host 12th Annual Strutt Your Mutt
Everyone needs shelter, food and water – including dogs. That’s why the Humane Society of Richland County hosts the Strutt Your Mutt Canine Festival each year, and has been for 12 years now. This year it will be held Sept. 12 and 13. This year, the organization’s goal is to raise $15,000 by attracting dog […]
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Be disaster aware: September is National Preparedness Month
CHICAGO –September is National Preparedness Month, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages everyone to make disaster preparedness a priority. “National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder that we all need to prepare for disasters and emergencies,” said FEMA Region V acting regional administrator, Janet Odeshoo. “Make disaster readiness manageable by taking one step […]
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United Way of Crawford County plans kick-off week events
United Way of Crawford County (UWCC) invites the community to be a part of positive change. You can give. You can advocate. You can volunteer. The 2014 United Way Campaign Kick-Off theme is “It’s Time to Live United,” and they’re inviting to take part in one or all of the following events Sept. 2 through Sept. […]
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Ontario councilman chosen for statewide Sportsmen Federation
Last year Ontario Councilman-At-Large Eddie Gallo was asked by the Ohio Republican Party if he would be interested in joining a grassroots coalition put into effect by Governor John Kasich. “The governor set up several coalition groups in different areas of interest at the local level,” said Gallo, who became involved with the Ohio Sportsmen […]
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Seniors receive more than health screenings during weekly group
Pearl Black was all smiles as she got her blood pressure and blood sugar checked last week by a nurse from the Richland Public Health. Black is a member of the “Yes We Can” senior group, which meets weekly to give people over age 60 a place to go, people to interact with and activities […]
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Scam phone calls continue; IRS identifies 5 easy ways to spot suspicious calls
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert today providing taxpayers with additional tips to protect themselves from telephone scam artists calling and pretending to be with the IRS. These callers may demand money or may say you have a refund due and try to trick you into sharing private information. These con […]
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Help local fire departments “Fill the Boot”
As part of a national effort to improve and save the lives of those affected by muscle disease, the Mansfield and Madison Fire Departments are hitting the streets, asking people to help “Fill the Boot.” The Fill the Boot campaign is an annual donation drive created through a partnership between the Muscular Dystrophy Association and […]
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Bellville museum debuts new funeral exhibit in time for Bellville fair
Area residents are invited to explore the history of the funeral industry with the Bellville-Jefferson Township Historical Society Museum’s new exhibit featuring Snyder Funeral Home, just in time for the upcoming Bellville Street Fair. Ruth Shinabarker, curator of the museum, was inspired to do the exhibit after finding two Snyder Funeral Home signs in the […]
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Local couple promoting autism awareness now faces dual cancer diagnoses
Statistics are easily found regarding the number of cancer cases per year in the United States. For example, the American Cancer Society states colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women combined in the United States, estimating 136,830 people will be diagnosed in 2014. The American Cancer Society also has […]