National Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week 2014 will take place May 19–25, marking the 10th anniversary of this observance. Each year, RWII Prevention Week focuses on simple steps swimmers and pool operators can take to help ensure a healthy and safe swimming experience for everyone. The theme for RWII Prevention Week 2014 is “Healthy […]
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Winners of Recycling Calendar Poster Contest recognized
The Richland County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority took time at their board meeting on Wednesday to recognize three students for their outstanding efforts in the annual Recycling Calendar Poster Contest. Third-grader Erica Ye from Sherman Elementary School in Mansfield, eighth-grader Taylor Moore from Madison Middle School and junior Katelyn Burnett from Plymouth High School were […]
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Six people graduate from county Drug Court
Richland County’s Substance Abuse Treatment Court, often known as “Drug Court,” held its 15th annual graduation ceremony on Thursday in conjunction with National Drug Court Month. “What has been proven time and time again is that Drug Court works,” Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge Brent Robinson said. “Part of the way we know that […]
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Volunteers needed for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: “Apply today”
The Making Strides of Mansfield walk is the American Breast Cancer Society’s 3rd annual event locally, and they need volunteers. There are many ways to be involved in the event – team leader, committee member, day of event volunteer, including set up – just to name a few. A committee meeting will be held today, […]
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Retired Air Force One steward Haigh visits Mansfield
John L. Haigh Sr. is an ordinary man who had an extraordinary career. As Chief Master Sergeant (Ret.) United States Air Force One and Former Chief Steward on Air Force One, he served under three presidents and met numerous celebrities, dignitaries, and heads of state. Haigh visited the Mansfield Richland Public Library (MRPCL) to share […]
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Richland County Young Marines mean business
Twice a month a group of young men and women gather for Marine drills. They also help out in the community with various projects. They are called the Richland County Young Marines, and they mean business. There are approximately 20 of Young Marines in the county and they are fully dressed in U.S. Marine Corps […]
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United Way of Richland County Announces New Executive Director
Today the United Way of Richland County announced Daniel Varn as its new executive director. Varn has extensive background in the non-profit world working for The Boy Scouts of America for over 11 years. “I speak for the both the United Way Board of Trustees and the United Way staff by saying we are all […]
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Severe weather warnings issued for Ashland and Richland County
Update: The Tornado Warning for southern Richland County has been cancelled. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Tornado Warning for southern Richland County until 3 p.m. A tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. tonight. A severe thunderstorm warning has also been issued for Ashland County in North Central Ohio and […]
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Mansfield Rotary Club recognizes students for their courage
In the words of past Mansfield Rotary Club member Brigadier Bill McGowan, “Real courage pits a solitary figure against the world, and real heroes are most times nameless.” That quote was shared by Mike Casto, chairman of the Rotary McGowan Courage Award Committee, Tuesday morning and set the tone for the 47th annual Mansfield Rotary McGowan […]
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2014 Rotary McGowan Courage Award Recipients
The 47th annual Mansfield Rotary McGowan Courage Awards honored nine area high school students for their courage and tenacity in the face of adversity. Ma’tia Porter- Mansfield Senior High School Ma’tia’s hearing loss was discovered around age four. She developed her own learning style in school with the help of hearing aids. In middle school […]