Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is reminding Ohio’s school-aged children that there is still time to take part in the public service announcement (PSA) contest designed to inform Ohioans about the responsibility of voting. The PSA contest engages young Ohioans to think about the importance of voting and reminds registered voters to participate in […]
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OSU-Mansfield students propose community growth project
The Ohio State University at Mansfield freshman, Austin Mabe, and Associate Professor Dr. Terri Bucci met with OSU Extension educator Judy Villard-Overocker, Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker, Economic Development Director Tim Bowersock, and Richland County Commissioner Tim Wert in mid-February to discuss a proposal called the Mansfield Community Growth Project. This project was developed by Mabe, Raheem […]
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Mansfield Police Officers arrest homicide suspect
Mansfield Police Officers responded to a shooting at Secretz Bar & Grille located at 261 Bowman Street on Saturday, March 1. A victim was located inside the bar with suspected gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Med-Central Hospital by MFD where he was pronounced dead. Mansfield Crime Lab Technician Cindy Reed recovered at least […]
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Rep. Romanchuk applauds Ohio-based team for winning National Manufacturing Innovation Award
COLUMBUS—State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) recently announced that a national award for lightweight metal manufacturing innovation will be coming to Ohio and Michigan. The White House named Columbus-based Edison Welding Institute (EWI), which last year partnered with The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan, as one of two private-public partnerships to encourage creating […]
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Winter storm warning results in cancellations, Level 1 Snow Emergency
Richland, Crawford and Knox counties were under a Level 1 Snow Emergency. But as of 4 p.m., Sunday, the Level 1 was lifted from Richland County. The winter storm had moved on and only light snow was showing on the radar south of Columbus. Weather related school and church delays: Shelby City Schools band concert […]
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Winter storm watch: waiting for lion to pounce
It’s only logical that March often comes “in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” because a warmer season is on its way, but today is March 1 and that lion appears to be about to roar. A winter storm watch is in effect by the National Weather Service in Cleveland. The storm […]
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Senate approves Ohio “Sales Tax Holiday,” urges action on Veterans Benefits
COLUMBUS– Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) announced that the Ohio Senate, on Wednesday, approved Senate Bill 243, which seeks to establish a recurring three-day weekend each August in which certain retail items are exempt from sales and use taxation. The initiative is commonly known as a “sales tax holiday,” and is intended to give citizens tax […]
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The Ralph Phillips Conference Center officially opens
With the snip of a yellow and green ribbon, the Ralph Phillips Conference Center officially opened on Thursday at North-Central State College’s Kehoe Center in Shelby. A crowd of approximately 60 people including members of the NCSC Foundation board as well as prominent figures in the community gathered to commemorate the completion of Phase 1 […]
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United Way celebrates reaching 2013 campaign goal
For the fourth consecutive year, the United Way of Richland County has achieved its campaign goal. During the annual awards dinner Thursday, it was announced that the community helped raise $1,650,155, which is $155 over the 2013 campaign goal. United Way Executive Director Bob Maxey noted that the campaign goal has increased steadily over the […]
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March recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Richland Newhope recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month during the county commissioners’ regular meeting on Thursday. Jane Imbody of Richland Newhope said that while Richland Newhope carries out awareness efforts throughout the year, “March is our opportunity to really step up those efforts and reach all ages with the message that people with disabilities […]