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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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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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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“Walkable City” author suggests Mansfield could explore both reunification and two-way conversion
Two proposed projects aim to change downtown Mansfield with hopes of increasing community engagement and stimulating economic activity: reunifying Central Park and converting Main and Diamond Streets to two-way traffic. Both projects propose to benefit small businesses, make downtown more walkable, and improve overall quality of life for Mansfield residents and visitors. John Fernyak, CEO […]
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Women’s Fund celebrates Community Foundation Week
The Women’s Fund of Richland County Foundation joined more than 770 other community foundations across the country during the week of Nov. 12 for Community Foundation Week and National Philanthropy Day to celebrate local charitable giving. In honor of these events, The Women’s Fund hosted their Annual Luncheon at Westbrook Country Club to announce the […]
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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 […]
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IRS warns consumers of possible scams relating to relief of typhoon victims
The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert about possible scams taking place in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. On Nov. 8, Typhoon Haiyan – known as Yolanda in the Philippines – made landfall in the central Philippines, bringing strong winds and heavy rains that have resulted in flooding, landslides, and widespread damage. Following major […]