In 1998, a support group called Families in Touch would meet to discuss living with and understanding family members with mental illness. Darlene Reed and Mary Kay Pierce were part of that original group and soon formed a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) organization in Richland County. “In 2001 we became a 501c3 under […]
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Secretary of State Husted, boards of election working to improve election process
COLUMBUS – The results of the 2014 Primary Election will be certified next week, but Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted and the 88 county boards of elections will be taking a number of important steps in coming weeks to ensure a successful 2014 general election. “In our continued efforts to make it easy to vote […]
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Couple pays tribute to military through livelihood
On Monday, residents are reminded to recognize those who have served in the armed forces. While several ways exist to show one’s appreciation for service members and veterans, one couple pays tribute to the military through their business Fate’s Reward. Kay McNaul and Derek Kleinknecht, owners of Fate’s Reward, create artistic pieces that combine poetry […]
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Memorial Day: honoring those who gave their lives in the Armed Forces
Driving out of town on Saturday, I heard a public service announcement warning motorists to avoid drinking and driving this weekend. But it gave me cause to reflect. The weekend leads to a Monday’s commemoration of the men and women who died while serving in the armed forces. I know many of us, I did, […]
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Richland County Coalition on Housing & Homelessness to meet Wednesday
The Richland County Coalition on Housing & Homelessness (RCCOHH) monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28 at 12 p.m. The meeting will be held at The First Christian Church, 200 W. 3rd Street, and guest speaker will be Buddy Workman from the Richland County Fatherhood Initiative. Richland County recently joined 17 other Ohio counties […]
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Lexington HS junior Adam Compton chosen for West Point’s Summer Leaders Experience
Adam Compton, a junior at Lexington High School in Lexington has been selected to be among 1,000 attendees at West Point’s prestigious Summer Leaders Experience in June. More than 5,000 juniors nationwide applied to SLE, which offers outstanding high school juniors the opportunity to experience life at West Point. SLE attendees live in the cadet […]
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Current, retired Galion firefighters honored for National Emergency Medical Services Week
GALION – The current and retired members of the Galion Fire Department were honored Tuesday at a luncheon hosted by Signature HealthCARE of Galion at their Galion facility. Nationally recognized, May 19-24 is known as National Emergency Medical Services Week. This year’s theme for National EMS Week is “EMS: Dedicated For Life.” Director of Spirituality […]
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Community members dedicate new flag pole, honors soldiers
On a weekend set aside to honor those who served, many community members joined together to refresh that tradition. They gathered at the Mansield Cemetery to raise a new flag on a new flagpole. Doug Theaker, a local Korean War Veteran who belongs to the Richland County Korean War Veterans Association (Chapter 51), spoke during […]
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Local projects named finalists in economic development awards
The Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) nominated two local projects for the 2014 Team North East Ohio Plus Awards. Both projects have been named as finalists. Awards will be made on Thursday, July 9 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Cleveland. Bridget McDaniel, Executive Director of RCDG, announced the finalists stating that “great things are happening […]
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Sheriff’s Office seeks to hire additional staff
Like several other entities throughout the area, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office felt the sting from the recession of 2008, causing the closure of sections within the county jail. However, on Aug. 1, the east side of the jail’s third floor will reopen. During the county commissioners’ regular meeting Thursday, Captain Christopher Blunk, jail administrator, […]