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RSVP of Richland County honors National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11
The mood was somber at the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Thursday afternoon as the honored local safety forces and those who perished on September 11, 2001. After a haunting rendition of “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes, Duana Patton, Chief Executive Officer for the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, made special mention […]
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Infrastructure a priority for Ontario mayor
Since assuming office nearly a year ago, Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson has considered maintaining and improving infrastructure as one of the greatest priorities in the City of Ontario. In a recent meeting, the mayor noted, “We’ve been working well with council and have been able to get a few projects off the ground.” One of […]
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Pets for Patriots program helps pets and veterans
September 11 marks a day of remembrance the tragic loss of citizens and safety forces that America suffered in the 2001 terrorist attacks. With that in mind, Paula Kovinchick chose that day to hold a fundraiser for Pets for Patriots, a non-profit group which fits veterans in need of a constant companion with at-risk shelter pets. […]
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September is Safe Driving Awareness Month
The month of September is designated as “Safe Driving Awareness Month,” in honor of Maria Tiberi and other victims who have lost their lives in motor vehicle-related accidents. Tiberi was a college student who died in a distracted-driving crash in Sept. 2013. The “Safe driving awareness month” was designated when Governor John Kasich signed Senate […]
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for Sept. 27
After collecting more than 1,700 tons of expired, unwanted prescription medications over the past four years, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and more than 4,200 national, tribal, and community law enforcement partners will hold another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Sept. 27. Americans can take their pills (no liquids or needles) to one of […]
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First ever evening 5K to promote unity and healthy lifestyle
Mansfield P.R.E.P. (Positively Restoring and Empowering People) will host their first Mansfield Madness 5K from 5 to 8 p.m. September 13. The walk, run and rally will run through downtown Mansfield. “It’s going to start at Park Avenue West and Main Street,” said Jessica Luttrell, organizer of the event and founder of Mansfield Positively Restoring […]
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Cavaliers come to town for Kiwanis luncheon
MANSFIELD — The color commentator for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ radio broadcasts, Jim Chones was in town Thursday along with play-by-play man John Michael and several members of the Cavaliers marketing staff for the Kiwanis Club of Mansfield luncheon at the Kobacker Room at Ed Pickens’ Cafe on Main. The way Chones sees it, LeBron James […]
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Galion council passes pool pass ordinance, discusses fiscal stability
GALION – The Galion city council passed an ordinance regarding pool pass rates at its recent Sept. 9 meeting. The pool pass rates, beginning with the 2015 swimming season, remains unchanged; but the word “family” has been changed to “household” to include non-traditional family units. The issue of the meaning of the original word […]