There is a possibility of flooding this weekend as snow melt combines with rain for much of the Richland County area. The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) offers these tips to help Ohioans protect themselves and their children from potential hazards during and after a flood. · Drowning is […]
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Ballot language approved for 2014 May Primary statewide issue
Secretary of State Jon Husted and members of the Ohio Ballot Board approved ballot language for the statewide bond issue appearing on the 2014 May Primary ballot. The language, as well as the approved explanation and arguments for and against the issue, are available here. The constitutional amendment will be put before voters as a […]
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Red Cross prepares agencies for responding to casualties
Emergency management and health professionals gathered at The Ohio State University’s Mansfield campus on Wednesday for a workshop regarding transportation and mass casualty incidents. The workshop was hosted by the Richland County American Red Cross. Almost 20 people attended the workshop, which focused on the operations of a Family Assistance Center. Information regarding the Red […]
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The Richland County Foundation approves $733,598 in grants
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation (RCF) Board of Trustees recently approved grants totaling $733,598. Grants were awarded from unrestricted, field of interest and individual assistance funds to meet emerging needs in Richland County. North Central Ohio Land Conservancy received $20,000 to purchase 23 acres of land to complete an extended trail system in the […]
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Cut-A-Thon on Sunday benefits families affected by autism
On Sunday, Feb. 23 from 1-5 p.m., Lex-Charm Hair Fashions at 305 East Main Street, in partnership with Autism Awareness Walk-A-Thon, is hosting the second annual Cut-A-Thon in support of autism awareness. This event is one of many organized by Autism Awareness Walk-A-Thon, said founder Debbie Melching. The proceeds will help Richland County families who […]
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Catholic Charities seeks help from bakers to raise money for families in need
Catholic Charities is seeking northwest Ohio cake bakers to create purse-shaped cakes for the Third Annual It’s In the Bag, a benefit purse auction and brunch. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at St. Mary’s Reynolds Hall, 77 State St., Norwalk. Attendees at the event will judge the cakes, […]
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Skropits and Eichinger achieve promotions with Mansfield PD
The Mansfield Police Department held a promotional ceremony on Wednesday afternoon for Sergeant Robert Skropits and Patrol Officer Angela Eichinger on their recent promotions. Skropits was promoted to lieutenant and Eichinger was promoted to sergeant of the Mansfield Police Department. Chief of Police Kenneth Coontz stated, “I am very, very proud of both of these […]
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Husted announces certified statewide candidates for May Primary ballot
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced the complete list of candidates who qualified to run for statewide offices following the review and verification of signatures by county boards of elections. Statewide candidates appearing on the May Primary ballot include: Governor and Lieutenant Governor Democratic Party: Larry Ealy and Ken Gray; Edward FitzGerald and Sharen Swartz […]
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Attorney General DeWine announces indictment of Tyger Booster Club president
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a third individual has now been indicted in connection with the improper use of more than $200,000 in scholarship funding meant for student athletes graduating from Mansfield Senior High School. A Richland County Grand Jury indicted Cheryl Patrick, 57, the president of the Mansfield Tyger All Sports […]
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Schools closed, weather outlook updated, Richland County under Level 2 Snow Emergency
As of 7:30 a.m., Richland County is now under a level 2 snow emergency. The National Weather Service in Cleveland updated their hazardous weather outlook for north central and northern Ohio at 3:58 a.m. Tuesday morning. The snow was expected to end by daybreak today, and a warming trend is expected the second half of […]