Thursday night over fifty community members, friends, family, supporters, and fellow politicians gathered at the Renaissance Theatre to officially kick off the campaign of Shelby Mayor Marilyn John for County Commissioner. State Representative Mark Romanchuk introduced Mayor John. “I think we would all agree that over the last three or four decades this area […]
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Heart to Heart Gala celebrates MedCentral awards
“This is a celebration for the Cardiac Program and all of their hard work,” said MedCentral Health System Director of Physician Recruitment and Public Relations Robin Schiffer. MedCentral’s Heart to Heart Gala takes place this Saturday. The event highlights the excellence in heart care through the MedCentral Heart and Vascular Institute and will be held […]
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Romanchuk announces demolition funds for Richland County
State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) has announced that Richland County will receive $36,246 in demolition grants from the second phase of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s “Moving Ohio Forward Program.” The program helps stabilize and improve communities by removing blighted and abandoned homes with funds from the national mortgage settlement reached in 2012. Attorney General […]
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New police officers take oath of office
Five new Mansfield police officers took the Oath of Office on January 28 in the Mansfield City Council Chamber. Mayor Tim Theaker and Safety Service Director Lori Cope administratored the Oath of Office. Officers scheduled to begin their law enforcement careers with the Mansfield Division of Police are: Courtland R. Price, Bryan T. Ocheltree, Richard […]
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Richland County Foundation welcomes a new director of donor services and communications
Maura Teynor has been named the director of donor services and communications at the Richland County Foundation. Teynor most recently was a public relations specialist and senior physician recruiter at MedCentral Health System. Her health care career at MedCentral began as a volunteer. Helping out and in the community has always been important to Teynor […]
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Sen. Brown applauds CVS’s decision to stop selling tobacco products
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown applauded an announcement by CVS that it would stop selling tobacco products at its 7,600 stores and pharmacies by October 2014 and begin a national campaign to help millions of Americans quit smoking. CVS/Caremark’s decision comes on the heels of a resolution Brown introduced recognizing the 50th anniversary of the first […]
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Richland County combats illicit and harmful drug use, works to eradicate addictions
This past week the United States recognizes this week as National Drug Facts Week. Richland County has a variety of private or public programs devoted to drug prevention and treatment to youth. The Richland County Substance Abuse Treatment Court (SATC) – also known as the “drug court” is part of this initiative. According to a […]
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Shelby City Council hears “Stand Your Ground” and state of the city
Mansfield resident Samantha Peko spoke to the Shelby City Council on Monday evening about the House Bill 203 regarding the “Stand Your Ground” law. And Mayor Marilyn John gave her report on the state on the city. Peko addressed the current bill that is known as “Stand Your Ground” law. She asked that the city […]
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Richland County courthouse offers new ATM
Patrons at the Richland County courthouse building who need cash can now access an ATM available in the front lobby. “It’s a community service to the general public,” said Richland County Commissioner Gary Utt. The Advantage Credit Union approached Utt about the idea of possibly putting an ATM at the county building for the employees […]