“So many people feel so distant from being able to do something about the world’s problems. [CASA] is a program that gives people a real opportunity to make a difference in the world for an at-risk child,” said Richland County Juvenile Court Judge Ron Spon. As indicated by Judge Spon, CASA, which stands for Court […]
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179th Airlift Wing holds Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Children of employees at the 179th Airlift Wing had a glimpse of what a typical workday entails for their mothers and fathers on Thursday in recognition of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day at the Mansfield Lahm Airport. Various activities and demonstrations were set up throughout the base. Children had the opportunity to […]
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Center for nonviolence celebrates transition with reception, book sale
The Ashland Center for Nonviolence (ACN) is celebrating its first transition in leadership with an April 30 reception and book sale. The event will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Ashland University’s Myers Convocation Center and the public is invited. The reception will honor John Stratton, who is retiring as executive director, the […]
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Ashland woman sentenced to nearly four years in prison in forced labor case
An Ashland woman was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for her role in a conspiracy in which a cognitively disabled woman and her child were held against their will for more than two years and forced her perform manual labor, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, […]
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County commissioner candidate to speak to local Democrats
Phil Scott, candidate for county commissioner, will be the featured speaker at the Shelby Area Democratic Club’s monthly meeting. The gathering will take place tonight at 7 p.m. in the Sutter Roush Room, 23 East Main Street, directly behind the municipal utilities office. Scott currently serves as president of the Mansfield City Council. During the […]
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Sen. Sherrod Brown talks jobs at Lifetouch
Mansfield native and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) visited Lifetouch Church Directories and Portraits Inc. in Galion on Wednesday to tour the building and meet employees from the plant and Galion city leaders. Sen. Brown visited Lifetouch to tout the company’s policies and business model. Brown shared his thoughts on the employee stock ownership plan […]
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Officers complete Advanced Emergency Vehicle Operations training at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
LEXINGTON – Twenty-one officers from 10 agencies completed advanced emergency vehicle operations training yesterday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington. Law enforcement officers from around the state were able to put their skills to the test at Mid-Ohio’s premier 2.4 mile, 15-turn road race course. Using law enforcement casino training funds, Ohio Department […]
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Richland Public Health issues rabies warning
With warmer weather, more people will begin outdoor activities and the risk of contact with an animal infected with the rabies virus increases. Incidences of rabies exposure usually start in April and continue rising through the summer months. Richland Public Health is issuing a reminder for all pet owners to make sure their cats, dogs, […]
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State Rep. Romanchuk discussed community funding through Capital Budget
State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) issued a Public Service Announcement regarding local projects that were funded through the State Capital Budget. The state’s capital budget bill appropriates funding for community projects. Local projects within Richland County include a total of $1 million appropriated to support a 46,000 square-foot College of Nursing for Ashland University. In […]
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ODOT issues traffic advisories for week of April 21
The Ohio Department of Transportation issued the following Traffic Advisory for District 3 for Ashland, Crawford, and Richland counties for the week of April 21. Ashland County State Route 58: SR 58, between Township Road 673 and County Road 601, is closed for a culvert replacement. The detour route for northbound motorists is SR 58 to […]