The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging relocated to a new facility at Hawkins Cornerearlier this fall. The building houses the agency as well as an additional six tenants. On Tuesday they hosted a holiday open house to welcome the community to visit, take a tour of the facilities, and enjoy some refreshments. Earl […]
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Lucas schools’ test results and concern over street-crossing safety occupy school board
The Lucas Board of Education hosted a reception for Superintendent Dan Freund before wishing the best to outgoing board members and welcoming new members. They also discussed school crossing concerns posing a risk for young students. A handful of Lucas residents attended the Tuesday night “Meet and Greet” for new Superintendent Dan Freund in the […]
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CVB president to serve on statewide lodging board
Lee Tasseff, President of the Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau, was elected to the board of the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association (OH&LA) at its annual meeting on Monday, Nov. 25 at the InterContinental Hotel Cleveland. In addition, OH&LA elected four new board members who will serve two-year terms beginning January 1, 2014. The […]
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DAR honors WWII veteran Jean Perry Dill
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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Family traditions, gingerbread houses and cookbooks, begin at the public library
Not only is the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) the place to find books, movies, magazines, and music, it’s also a place for fun crafts, classes, and community. Families enjoy adult, teen, and children’s programs, many of which plant the seed for family holiday traditions. A recent gingerbread house project delighted local children. “Gingerbread House” […]
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State on track for least deadly year on Ohio roadways
If the trend continues for the last two weeks of 2013, Ohio will record the least deadly year on state roadways ever. So far this year, 945 people have died on Ohio roadways. That’s the lowest number since the state began keeping tabs in 1936 when 2,389 people died on Ohio’s roadways. State officials are […]
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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 […]