Members of the Jared Mansfield Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution honored World War II veteran Jean Perry Dill, 89, for her service in the U.S. Navy Waves Corps. Jared Mansfield Chapter members presented Dill with a certificate along with several other gifts to thank her for her service to the country on Wednesday, Dec. […]
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Ohio military service member 2013 holiday greetings available
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Video holiday greetings from Ohio military service members of all branches, including Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, are available on the Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System website. Continue to check the site for additional holiday greetings, as more are uploaded weekly. Media and the general public can download the videos […]
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Char Bottomley plans to continue helping with Optimist’s Adopt-a-Child
The Mansfield Noon Optimist Club hosted its annual Adopt-a-Child program on Saturday, Dec. 14, and the event was the last one Char Bottomley will coordinate, though she still plans to participate. Bottomley has served as chairperson for the Adopt-a-Child program that selects 20 elementary school students each year for a breakfast and visit with Santa […]
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Health Department announces public screenings for January
The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department has announced a series of public screenings for January of 2014. Below are descriptions for each screening. Senior Screenings Special health screenings for senior citizens to check blood pressure and blood sugar levels (three-hour fast required for blood sugar), will be provided by Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department nurses at the […]
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Richland Correctional Institution employees brighten a local family’s holiday
Employees of Richland Correctional Institution (RiCI) in conjunction with Catalyst Life Services brightened one family’s Christmas on Monday. The Wimer family, of Bellville, was chosen by Catalyst Life Center to be part of RiCI’s “Adopt a Family” program this year. Funded by staff and union contributions, the RiCI “Adopt a Family” program has been ongoing […]
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IRS offers tips for year-end giving
Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years. Some of these changes include the following: Special Tax-Free Charitable Distributions for Certain IRA Owners This provision, currently scheduled to expire at the end of 2013, offers older owners of individual retirement […]
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Henson retires from bench in 2014
Having earned the distinction of the longest-serving judge in the Richland County area—ever—Judge James D. Henson is retiring in early February, 2014. His replacement has big shoes to fill. After working in the county’s prosecutor’s office for seven years, on January 1, 1981 Henson began his illustrious career as a judge serving the Richland County […]
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Toy Time spreads Christmas cheer—helps 488 families
With the mission to assure that every Richland County child in need will have a present at Christmas, Toy Time was able to provide 1,021 toys to children during its distribution weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Approximately 600 volunteers helped 488 families through this program. Director Teresa Boner noted that the preparations for the program […]
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters celebrate the holidays with their “siblings”
Approximately 130 Big Brothers and Big Sisters, along with their little brothers, little sisters, and families braved 15 degree temperatures to attend the Big Brothers, Big Sisters annual Christmas party on Thursday night. The party was held at the Richland Carrousel, where it has been since it was first held when Jim Nicholson took over […]
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WWII veteran Linus Bishop gets his due
Local veteran Linus Bishop joined 25 other World War II veterans on a trip through Honor Flight Cleveland to Washington D.C. in November. The Mansfield man was honored for his service to the United States Navy in the South Pacific. On February 10, 1943, Bishop entered the Navy at the age of 19. He served as […]