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 […]
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Public hears status on US 30 improvement project
The meeting room at United Steelworkers Union Hall on Wednesday night was packed with community members, business leaders, and government officials who were interested in hearing the latest updates on the U.S. Route 30 improvement project. The purpose of the project includes upgrading Route 30—which was originally constructed in 1956—to current safety standards so as […]
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House clears Obhof initiative aimed at creating a business-friendly environment
Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) announced the House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 98. The legislation, which Obhof jointly sponsored with Senator Eric Kearney (D–Cincinnati), seeks to modernize Ohio law by expanding the types of entities that are permitted to serve as statutory agents. “Senate Bill 98 will make it easier to do business in […]
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Board of Health appoints Tremmel as new health commissioner
The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Board of Health appointed Martin Tremmel as the new health commissioner. The Board of Health met during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 27 to vote on the appointment. Tremmel has served as the interim health commissioner at the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department since July 30, 2013. He previously served as […]
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Rehab Telethon set to kick off Saturday
Football isn’t the only thing to get excited about this weekend: while the Broncos and the Seahawks prepare for the 48th Super Bowl on Sunday, The Rehab Center in Mansfield gears up for its 23rd Rehab Telethon on Saturday. From 12 noon to 9 p.m. at the Richland Mall, the Rehab Telethon will host local […]
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High school students earn college degrees through College-NOW
College graduation marks a momentous milestone in a person’s life. Imagine achieving this feat at the age of only seventeen or eighteen years old. That is a reality for students enrolled in the College-NOW program. College-NOW is an education program offered at the Kehoe Learning Center in Shelby and is open to juniors and seniors […]
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Watch out for tax scams as filing season nears
With the start of the 2014 tax season approaching on Jan. 31, the Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers to be aware that tax-related scams using the IRS name proliferate during this time of year. Tax scams can take many forms, with perpetrators posing as the IRS in everything from e-mail refund schemes to phone impersonators. […]
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Third Street Family Health Services to Give Kids A Smile on February 7
Students of Woodland Elementary will leave school on Feb. 7 with brighter smiles thanks to the generosity of Third Street Family Health Services and the Give Kids A Smile program. The Give Kids A Smile program was started in 2003 by the American Dental Association as a way for dentists to join with others in […]
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Nonprofit leaders invited to grant writing workshop Feb. 25
Area nonprofit leaders are invited to attend a grant writing workshop sponsored by Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Designed specifically to assist leaders of nonprofit groups, grant writing expert Deborah Vrabel will focus on the art of grant writing, as well as provide practical tips and resources. […]
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Aid available for high heating bills
January has been extremely frigid, with north central Ohio seeing subzero and below freezing temperatures for most of the month. The month of February is right around the corner and so are sadly anticipated higher utility bills. But, for those who meet certain income guidelines, help is out there to defray the high costs of […]