(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor are warning Ohioans to guard against scams related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes referred to as Obamacare, with open enrollment for the new federally-run health insurance exchange in Ohio running through March 31, 2014. Coverage begins Jan. […]
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James P. Finnegan Construction awarded contract for courthouse vestibule construction
During their Tuesday session, the Richland County Commissioners awarded a contract to James P. Finnegan Construction, Inc. for the construction of the vestibule on the outside of the Richland County Courthouse. The vestibule will provide a security checkpoint. Funding for the project will come from the auto title fund. Commissioner Ed Olson explained that $125,000 […]
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CACY offers alcohol and tobacco training for area businesses
Ohio Lottery Community Action for Capable Youth offered training and education for vendors of alcohol and tobacco last week to educate them on various topics including liquor laws, identifying false identification, employment of minors and penalties for violations. CACY partners at least twice a year with local law enforcement and METRICH, the 10 county drug […]
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Madison English student’s review of “Ender’s Game” receives thumbs up from peers
Thumbs up? thumbs down? Are you a movie buff, book worm? Ever imagine what it would be like to get paid to review movies, to receive accolades for your opinion of films’ adaptation of great book? English students at Madison Comprehensive High School recently had a chance to take on the role of movie critic. […]
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DAR honors veterans
Jared Mansfield Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a special Veteran’s Day salute on Sunday, Nov. 10 for eight veterans. Those honored include Larry Horton (Navy), Paul Kling (Army National Guard), Bruce Brachna (Army) Alvin Reinhart (Army), Woody Hill (Air Force), Jim Milligan (Army), Mike Strater (Navy) and Jeff Merrill (Army) and one […]
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OSU extension hotline available for a few more weeks
The Ohio State University Extension HOT LINE is now back in operation. Every Monday from 12:30 – 4 p.m. a Richland County Master Gardener Volunteer will be in the OSU Extension office, 1495 W. Longview Ave., Suite 206, Mansfield, to meet with local citizens or take calls related to gardening (flowers and vegetables), insect identification, […]
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Avita Health System hosts open house at former Lazarus
Avita Health System’s board and administration hosted a celebration on Monday morning for Avita’s newest expansion to the Richland Mall in Ontario. State Representative Mark Romanchuk was a guest at the celebration that was held in front of the recent purchase of the Lazarus building. “I think it is wonderful that this beautiful building is […]
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ODOT releases weekly construction report
The Ohio Department of Transportation released a construction report for Richland County for the week of Nov. 18. -SR 545, between US Route 30 and State Route 96, has intermittent single lane closures as part of a resurfacing project. One lane of two-way traffic will be maintained at all times in each direction with flaggers. […]
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Prospective Archbishop Blair presides over St. Peter’s Confirmation ceremony
Bishop Leonard Blair presided over the Confirmation ceremony at St. Peter’s Church on Sunday afternoon. Blair is slated to become the new archbishop of Hartford, Connecticut. He will succeed Archbishop Henry Mansell. Father Gregory Hite with St. Peter’s Church stated, “We are always grateful when the diocesan bishop is able to be with us. Attending […]
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“Choose Richland for the Holidays” campaign promotes local holiday events
In an effort to promote Richland County as the perfect place to spend the holidays, Richland Source, through a partnership with the Richland Community Development Group and Be Focal Buy Local, the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce, The Weekender, area businesses, and members of the media, is presenting a new content and event-based promotional opportunity called […]