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 […]
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Meijer, Cleveland Foodbank partnership completes expansion of retailer’s Food Rescue program
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer made significant strides in its hunger relief efforts last year, completing the rollout of its food rescue program throughout all its stores across the Midwest. With the addition of eight food bank partnerships including one with Cleveland Foodbank in Cleveland, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer is now able to donate […]
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Commissioners consider HVAC renovations for Longview Center
County commissioners met with President of MG Energy Group Dave Metzger and Richland County Maintenance Supervisor Chuck Minnich Thursday to hear four different replacement proposals regarding the heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) system of the Richland County Longview Center, located at 1495 West Longview Ave. The current 18-year-old HVAC system at the Longview Center […]
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Richland Area Beekeepers’ workshop offers sweet reward
Beekeeping is a growing hobby. Whether for honey or pollination, the Richland Area Beekeepers Association can help novices get started with bees at their upcoming workshop. “There was a need for bee education. We’ve been educating ten to twenty people for the last five years in this area,” said Dave Duncan. “That’s really the future […]