Secretary of State Jon Husted announced that absentee voting for military and overseas voters begins Saturday, March 22 for the 2014 Primary Election. Ohioans will vote on primary races for a number of statewide and local candidates, as well as decide the outcome of a statewide ballot issue and more than 600 local issues. Election […]
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Children’s Services staff dons jeans in support of Sean Putt
When Richland County Children Services employees read about the Sean Putt family, they decided to take action and raise money to assist the family. The result was a $500 donation to help the family defray expenses stemming from the youngster’s ongoing medical treatments. That act was consistent with part of the agency’s vision statement, which […]
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Former Shelby police officer indicted
A former Shelby police officer was indicted by the Richland County Grand Jury this month for charges related to his termination from the police department. Craig Stover, 47, was indicted for one count of forgery, one count of tampering with records, and one count of misuse of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) information network, […]
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OhioHealth MedCentral Hospice seeks volunteers
OhioHealth MedCentral Hospice is looking for volunteers to serve terminally ill patients and their caregivers. Volunteer training classes will be held April 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on April 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The classes will be held at the OhioHealth MedCentral Hospice […]
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Sean Putt counts on a little of the luck of the Irish
Born on St. Patrick’s Day, Sean Putt turned nine on Monday. This past week the little boy with Chronic ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) was hoping for higher numbers in his platelets when he made his weekly trip to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for his regular blood work and treatment. Since beginning this regiment of an experimental […]
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Richland County resident keeps honey bees in backyard
Did you know that honey bees do not hibernate during the winter months? David Williams, from Mansfield, owns around 40-60,000 thousand honey bees, and some of them are huddled inside the homemade wooden boxes found in Williams’ backyard. “A lot of people think they hibernate in the winter. They actually just stay in a cluster. […]
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Video captures heartwarming return of 179th firefighter
As the big day arrived, local photographer Lauren Mills decided to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse as her nieces, Audrey and Vera along with her sister, Kristen welcomed Master Sergeant Josh Wendling home. I’ve always seen people do videos and I thought it’d be cool to show the emotions [military families] go through,” the Lexington photographer said. Mills relayed […]
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AARP Driver Safety Program returns April 8
The AARP Driver Safety Program, hosted by the Richland Public Health Department, will have its first class of 2014 on April 8. The American Association of Retired Persons (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 […]
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Lexington man killed in exchange with law enforcement
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office were called to 3425 Mill Run Road, Lexington last night at 7:10 p.m. to respond to a domestic dispute. Sara Knowlton, wife of Brian Garber, and Brian’s mother, Connie Garber, told deputies they had been physically assaulted by Brian Garber. Brian Garber left the area on foot prior […]
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City Garden Café receives Ohio House commendation
The new City Garden Café at the Mansfield Municipal Building, 30 N. Diamond St., has received a special commendation from the Ohio House. State Rep. Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) presented the commendation to café employees during a brief ceremony March 14. The measure congratulates the café on its grand opening and notes “this new café is […]