The Richland County Democratic Women’s Caucus (RCDWC) held their regular meeting Monday evening which featured guest speakers on human trafficking, and an announcement that Mansfield will soon be the site for a home for victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC). Vickie Eichoff, First Vice President of RCDWC announced that Rahab’s Hideaway will soon be opening […]
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TWIN nomination deadline nears
It’s not too late for area businesses and agencies to nominate a female employee for the Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) program. Nomination packets have been mailed to potential companies and organizations for the program which honors women throughout Richland County for professional and volunteer accomplishments. TWIN applications also are available on www.medcentral.org. All […]
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Mansfield police officers grow beards for charity
If you’ve noticed a little extra hair on the face of Mansfield’s police force lately, there’s a reason for that. Male officers have been growing their beards and women painting their nails, all in the name of charity thanks to an idea from Ptl. Stephen Brane. “For the past two or three years we’ve been […]
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Point in Time finds homeless stays at shelter increasing
“We estimate that there are about 1,200 homeless people a year here in Richland County,” said CEO of Harmony House Vicki Kane. During the end of January, the Richland County Coalition on Housing and Homelessness held its annual Point in Time to report the number of homeless in the entire county. The homeless are surveyed […]
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“Reaching Out” in the community takes to Facebook
Reaching Out, a closed online group, gives away a wide range of items for those in need. Some of those items include furniture, clothes, and household items. Co-Founder Angie Henke explained that she was joined by Johanne Goodwin in developing the program in August 2013. “We thought there was a need for a program like […]
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Ohio Attorney General DeWine home after overnight hospital stay
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine fell ill during a speaking engagement in Cincinnati on Friday, March 7. A statement from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office stated that as a precaution, he was taken to The Christ Hospital to be evaluated. On Saturday, Attorney General Mike DeWine’s spokeswoman Lisa Hackley said, “Attorney General Mike DeWine left […]
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Sec. Husted encourages voters to update voter registration information
As Ohioans prepare to “spring forward” this weekend, Secretary of State Jon Husted is encouraging voters to plan ahead and include updating their voter registration information as part of their Daylight Saving Time to-do list. In addition to setting clocks ahead an hour and replacing smoke detector batteries, all Ohioans should check their voter registrations […]
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Avita Health welcomes new pediatricians, board members
Avita Health System is pleased to welcome Charles H. Shaw, MD, and Susan K. Baker, CNP, to its team of medical providers. Specializing in Pediatrics, their office is located at 370 Cline Avenue in Mansfield. “Dr. Shaw and Ms. Baker have been loyal to the Richland County pediatric population for many years,” commented Jerry Morasko, […]
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Farmers’ Markets hear advice
The RCDG Ag/Local Foods Sector, a combined effort of Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) and the Richland County extension of Ohio Farm Bureau, hosted the “Best Practices for Ohio Farmers’ Markets” workshop Wednesday evening at the Longview Center in Mansfield. Christie Welch, Farmers’ Market Specialist with the Ohio State University South Centers was the featured speaker. Welch, a […]
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Carpenters union gives back
The work of a carpenter most commonly involves construction of buildings, woodworking, and generally working with one’s hands. But in Mansfield, a group of carpenters are using their hands for work far beyond their day jobs. These carpenters belong to the Carpenter Local Union No. 735, located on Poplar Street in Mansfield. Comprised of approximately […]