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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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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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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Health Department offers free community hearing screening
The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department will be offering free hearing screenings for adults on December 18 and 19. The hearing screenings are for individuals 18 years and older and will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Health Department. Appointments are necessary. Call 419-774-4540 to make an appointment. “This is a free opportunity […]
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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 […]
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Mansfield Noon Optimists hold “Adopt-a-Child”
The Mansfield Noon Optimist Club will be hosting its annual Adopt-a-Child program Saturday, Dec. 14. Twenty elementary students, 16 from Sherman Elementary and four from Woodland Elementary School were to be treated to breakfast, and a visit with Santa at the Elks and a day of shopping with an Optimist Club member and spouse. The […]
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Domestic violence survivor speaks out
While the holidays are often a time of togetherness and family, the stresses of the season also are associated with an increase in domestic violence incidents and crises. One in four women are the victims of domestic violence in their lifetime and the majority of those victims do not report the abuse or seek help. […]
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Pioneer Performing Arts students participate in ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’ day
Friday wasn’t just Friday the 13th, it was also the day to turn your ugliest Christmas sweater into a fashion statement with Richland Source’s countywide Ugly Christmas Sweater contest. Students from Pioneer Career and Technology Center’s Performing Arts Academy, located on West Fourth Street in the Carrousel District, had fun participating in the festive, silly […]
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Richland Newhope bids farewell to long-time board members
The Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Richland Newhope) is bidding farewell to long-time members Jack Stewart and Gabe DeSantis, effective Dec. 31. Due to term limits, Stewart and DeSantis are unable to serve a fourth consecutive term. The pair was honored during Wednesday’s board meeting. Each was presented with artwork from Element of Art […]