WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee endorsed former Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald, 61, of Cincinnati, as a nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday, July 23. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) – a senior member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and a member of the 2014 […]
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Budget between ODOT and Shelby set for Mansfield Avenue paving project
The city of Shelby has been awarded federal highway dollars for the reconstruction of Mansfield Avenue, and on Monday evening city council authorized Mayor Marilyn John as the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement for said funds. The Local Public Agency (LPA) Federal Local-Let Project agreement between the city of Shelby and […]
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Brown introduces Secretary of U.S. Veterans’ Affairs nominee from Ohio
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a senior member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and a member of the 2014 veterans’ conference committee, introduced Robert “Bob” McDonald before the committee. McDonald, a veteran of the U.S. Army and former CEO of Procter and Gamble, is the nominee for Secretary of the U.S. […]
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Mansfield Schools Commission questions technology costs
The Financial Planning and Supervision Commission, Mansfield City School District, met Tuesday with seven resolutions on the agenda; but Resolution 15-006, which approves service contracts over $5,000, was discussed at great length. Paul Marshall asked for clarification regarding the contract with the newly created City Mills Technology. “Looking at item 23, which talks […]
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Ashland man sentenced to 30 years in forced labor case
An Ashland, Ohio, man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for holding a woman with cognitive disabilities and her child against their will and forcing the woman to perform manual labor for them, said Steven M. Dettelbach, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, and Stephen D. Anthony, Special Agent in Charge of […]
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Galion committee seeks funding to restore Gill House
Preserving Galion History, LLC (PGH) and the PGH Advisory Committee announced on Friday, July 11 the kickoff of an intense and urgent fundraising drive. The goal is to raise $20,000 by Sept. 30, 2014 to pay a mortgage to continue restoration of the historic Gill House. The money raised will pay the first of two […]
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Galion council sends Pool Pass Ordinance back to committee
After a discussion heavy on the themes of “fairness” and “inclusion” regarding Galion’s controversial “pool pass ordinance” at Tuesday’s Galion City Council meeting, Ordinance 2014-63 was again returned to the Parks & Recreation Committee for further discussion. The legislation changes the name of the current Heise Park Pool “Family Pass” to “Group Pass” and changes […]
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Beat the heat — be sure to check the backseat!
MANSFIELD – No parent thinks they could ever forget their child in the backseat of a car on a warm summer day. But it happens – and it happens far too often – with often deadly results. Every year in the United States, an average of 38 children – one every 10 days — die […]
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County Land Reutilization Corporation approves accounting contract
The Richland County Land Reutilization Corporation (RCLRC) Board approved an accounting services contract with Riester, Lump & Burton CPA’s, Inc. at Tuesday’s meeting. The contract is not to exceed an estimate of $8,200 a year. Other companies that submitted bids for accounting services included Kleshinski, Morrison & Morris, LLP; The Shealy Group; and WOB Accountants […]
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VFW Chow Line offers hot meals, warm spirits
For Mansfield residents searching for a fresh-cooked meal for breakfast and lunch, look no further than the VFW Mohican Post 9943. Located at 806 Grace St. in Mansfield, the post’s famous Chow Line has served breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. for the past five years. The Rev. Debi […]