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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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 […]
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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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Brown joins effort to prevent drastic increase in natural gas prices
With American consumers and businesses depending on affordable and reliable natural gas to power their companies and heat their homes, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined a group of 22 senators calling on President Obama to take steps to ensure the price of domestic natural gas is not impacted by increased exports. With nearly 70 […]
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Culpepper & Merriweather Circus to visit Butler
The big top will soon rise in Butler as the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus arrives on Monday, May 19, sponsored by the Butler Lions Club. Tina “Skeeter” Bausch, advance clown for Culpepper & Merriweather, visited several local schools and entertained the children at Clear Fork Christian Preschool on Monday, May 12, to spread the good news. Bausch […]
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Beekeepers association savors a honey of a day at Kingwood
The Richland Area Beekeepers Association wrapped up their Basic Beekeeping Workshop Saturday with a Field Day at Kingwood Center in Mansfield. The event included opening hives for inspection and bee identification as well as catching a swarm. H.L. “Sonny” Barker, Richland County Bee Inspector, noted that 32 new beekeepers attended the workshop, more than double the […]
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Richland Newhope honors a Hero with Heart
Richland Newhope has presented its seventh annual Hero with Heart award to a young girl who has made a significant difference in the life of someone with a developmental disability. Five people were nominated for the honor. The agency’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Committee selected Bree Fellows of Shelby as this year’s winner. For the past […]
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AARP Driver Safety Program to be held May 21
The AARP Driver Safety Program, hosted by the Richland Public Health Department, will have its second class of 2014 on May 21. The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course for motorists age 50 and older. The class is a one-day four-hour course. The new “Smart Driver” course has […]
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Residents called to honor law enforcement officers
To honor and remember local law enforcement officers who gave their lives while serving the community, the Mansfield Police Honor Guard held a wreath placing ceremony Monday morning. The ceremony was held in conjunction with National Police Week, which is recognized May 11 – May 17. “We offer these wreaths in honor of all those […]