(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said that his office is actively monitoring complaints regarding propane prices and shortages. The Attorney General also will work with other states to look for possible anti-competitive activities related to the sale of propane. “We want to assure Ohioans that we will carefully monitor reports of potential price gouging […]
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Water service shut down on Woodville Road Monday
The City of Mansfield Water Repair Department will be shutting down water service to the area of Woodville Road between South Diamond Street and Reform Street on Monday, Feb. 3 beginning at 9 a.m. due to a water main repair. According to Jeff Elder, foreman at the Water Repair Department, the water shut down is […]
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Richland Newhope seeking award nominations
Richland Newhope is seeking nominations for its Heroes with Heart Award. The award is given each year to Richland County residents who have made a significant difference in the life of someone with a developmental disability and whose efforts have contributed to positive public awareness and understanding of persons with developmental disabilities. This is the […]
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February marks American Heart Month
Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation’s No. 1 killer. To urge Americans to join the battle against these diseases, Congress has required the president to proclaim February “American Heart Month.” Coronary heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Stroke is the No. 3 cause of death in the […]
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Winter weather in effect for Saturday morning
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. this morning for north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio. The National Weather Service in Cleveland, at 6:41 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, reported that some freezing rain or freezing drizzle may occur this morning before it changes over to rain. Low pressure will move up […]
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Casto selected for board of elections seat
The Richland County Republican Party Executive Committee selected Mike Casto as their nominee to another term on the Richland County Board of Elections. The Executive Committee voted by unanimous consent to send its recommendation to the Ohio Secretary of State, Jon Husted for appointment. When approved, the term of office will run until the end […]
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Sheriff’s office proposes new radio system to county commissioners
Richland County Sheriff’s Department personnel met with the county commissioners Thursday morning to discuss acquiring a Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) in replacement of the department’s current radio system. Capt. Eric Bosko stated that the department has experienced issues with the current system, which is a VHF (very high frequency) system operated by Vasu Communications […]
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Sean Putt gets his wish fulfilled by Cookies for iPads
When Sean Putt and his family walked into the Nationwide Children’s Mansfield location, he thought he was merely visiting his favorite “vampire” nurse, Amber Kindler Laney. Since his platelet count went up to an all-time high of 123,000 this week, Sean Putt wanted to see Amber since she has laughed and cried with the Putt […]
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United Way asks for community support
The red line within United Way of Richland County campaign thermometer has increased bit by bit since the launch of the campaign last August, now reaching 92 percent of the goal. To meet the targeted dollar amount of $1,650,000, United Way staff is asking for the community’s support. Executive Director Bob Maxey explained that United […]
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Rep. Romanchuk applauds House passage of infrastructure improvement resolution
COLUMBUS—State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) recently applauded the House passage of Senate Joint Resolution 6, which authorizes nearly $2 billion in funding for infrastructure improvement projects across the state. SJR 6 puts before voters a ballot initiative to renew funding for the Ohio Public Works Commission (PWC). The PWC provides financing for local government infrastructure […]